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Deshaun Watson got off to a rough start with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, leading fans to point out the "what-could-have-been" question for the franchise. Watson struggled to get the Browns going on offense against an aggressive Cowboys defense in the team's 33-17 loss. He completed 24-of-45 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, adding another 39 yards rushing.
Watson has struggled since coming to the Browns in a 2022 trade and signing a new five-year, $230-million contract. The quarterback was suspended for the first six games that season and finished with a career-low passer rating. Watson saw his 2023 season cut short by a shoulder injury, with veteran Joe Flacco coming in to lead the team to the playoffs.
After his 2024 season got off to a troubled start, many fans recalled what could have been if the Browns stuck with former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield. (Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK) Mayfield bounced around the league after being traded by the Browns, landing as the starter for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and leading them to a division title in 2023.
Mayfield threw for 289 yards with four touchdowns in the team's season-opening win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. "baker mayfield ended up better than deshaun watson this is insanely hilarious," one fan shared on X. "Baker Mayfield becoming better than Deshaun Watson is only something that would happen to the Cleveland Browns," another posted .
"Baker Mayfield was better than Deshaun Watson then and he’s better than Deshaun Watson now," wrote another fan . Related: Deshaun Watson Hit With Harsh Reality Check in Week 1 Disaster vs. Cowboys.
