![]() Only Burrow averaged more passing yards per attempt (8.6) than Garoppolo. ![]() He averaged 7.7 yards per dropback, which led the NFL. Still, in many ways, Garoppolo is coming off a banner season in San Francisco. But in those starts, Garoppolo has averaged 1.5 touchdown passes per game, with more games of zero touchdown throws (eight) than games of three touchdown throws (six). Garoppolo is 33-14 as a starter, which, according to Elias, makes him one of only nine quarterbacks since 1950 to post a winning percentage of. Garoppolo, who underwent offseason surgery on his right - throwing - shoulder, has begun passing again on his own while the 49ers practice.īut will the Browns ultimately view Garoppolo as a worthwhile upgrade over Brissett? The answer to that could be complicated. The 49ers, who've already turned the offense over to Trey Lance, likely wouldn't demand a high draft pick in compensation. And, with Garoppolo's trade options seemingly barren, they have the leverage to reconfigure his $24.2 million base salary to ease the hit on the cap. The Browns have the cap space - almost $49 million - to make it happen. Whether the Browns trade for Garoppolo now becomes the question. "I think he has a very good understanding of what we're trying to do offensively." The case for Garoppoloĭespite Stefanski's public vote of confidence, sources have indicated the Browns would kick the tires on the viability of a Garoppolo trade, now that Watson's suspension has been extended. "Very comfortable with him," Stefanski said. To this point, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says he has "been very impressed" with Brissett. Is he good enough to keep this season from spiraling into a lost one before Watson's return in Week 13? Especially in an AFC that features Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson? "So that experience obviously helps with not only the playing but also the mindset of understanding - you've got to be ready whenever your number is called."ĭespite being a backup for much of his career, Brissett has 37 starts with a 14-23 record. "Since I've been in this league, it's been the next man up," Brissett said in training camp. Last year, Brissett replaced injured starter Tua Tagovailoa in Week 2 for the Miami Dolphins. Then, just before the start of the 2019 season, Brissett became the starter for the Indianapolis Colts after Andrew Luck's surprise retirement. When Robinson's six-game ruling was delivered, multiple team sources conveyed a belief that the Browns could go 4-2 with Brissett at quarterback against a manageable schedule, which would keep Cleveland in the AFC playoff picture ahead of Watson's Week 7 return.īrissett, 29, has plenty of experience filling in for big-name quarterbacks.Īs a rookie for the New England Patriots in 2016, he stepped in after Tom Brady was suspended for Deflategate and Garoppolo suffered a shoulder injury. Except, according to multiple team sources, they originally envisioned that suspension being six games or so, essentially the length of the initial penalty. Move forward with backup Jacoby Brissett? Or go bold and go get San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, the top passer on the trading block? The case for BrissettĮarlier this offseason, the Browns signed Brissett to play in case Watson was suspended. Now that the Watson suspension is official, Cleveland faces a quarterback quandary with only two real options at this point, according to sources. Ultimately, the league and the NFLPA reached a settlement. Commissioner Roger Goodell appointed Harvey, a former New Jersey attorney general, to rule on the appeal. ![]() The NFL argued the penalty wasn't enough for what Robinson termed "predatory" and "egregious" behavior and appealed the decision. 1, finding that he, among other violations, had committed sexual assault during massage sessions. Robinson initially handed Watson the six-game suspension on Aug. Harvey, who was overseeing the NFL's appeal.ĭisciplinary officer Sue L. The settlement took the decision out of the hands of Peter C. On Thursday, the NFL and NFLPA reached a settlement on discipline for Watson, which includes a $5 million fine and a mandatory evaluation by behavioral experts that included an order to follow their suggested treatment program. Now, with Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, would the Browns consider another major quarterback deal? You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserĭeshaun Watson suspended 11 games What now for the Cleveland Browns at quarterback?īEREA, Ohio - The Cleveland Browns already have made two of the NFL's biggest quarterback trades this offseason.
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