NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[shopson67]

Can Akers seems to be the leader at the moment

Can probably get him in trade for a day 3 pick or a depth OL or defensive player.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Overusing? Chubb had 10 carries at the time of his injury. Barkley had 17 (was injured late).

Not overused at all. Just another unlucky injury for Chubb. You stop players from going high and they have to go low. Now we see RB's getting hurt left and right. No coincidence. This is the 3rd injury for Chubb on his left knee, he was lucky to come back from the first one at UGA. This could be it for him. It sucks

 

[trojanfan12]

Looks like the XFL and USFL are merging to make one spring football league.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I'm losing any belief in Watson. He has yet to look consistently good IMO, and made some terrible plays last night. Stupid facemask penalties on top of it all.

He played 6 games last season if I remember right and just 2 this season so far. I was thinking the same but he probably needs a full season before we RIP his career.

 

[DJ Fieri]

If Chubb's career is indeed over and Watson isn't the same player he used to be....the Browns are cursed. Only possible explanation.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Looks like the XFL and USFL are merging to make one spring football league.

Watched the XFL but I didn't watch any of the USFL....I did watch it a few seasons back.

 

[trojanfan12]

He played 6 games last season if I remember right and just 2 this season so far. I was thinking the same but he probably needs a full season before we RIP his career.

On the other hand, he had 53 regular season starts prior to his suspension. So we're not exactly talking about an inexperienced player.

 

[DJ Fieri]

On the other hand, he had 53 regular season starts prior to his suspension. So we're not exactly talking about an inexperienced player.

Yeah, but when you miss as much time as he did with all that was going on? Add into it he is playing with new guys....just saying we might be jumping the gun.....

And for the record I would love to be wrong. Not exactly a Browns fan....

Now, I need to go take a shower for defending a Browns player.

 

[Shanemansj13]

He played 6 games last season if I remember right and just 2 this season so far. I was thinking the same but he probably needs a full season before we RIP his career.

Some think they will give him to the bye week and if nothing improves they will fire Stefanski (depending on record) and start DTR.

Kinda doubting that bc their bye is week 5 but but if Watson looks like shit with no improvement week to week 8-9 games in then there will be some serious discussions.

 

[Shanemansj13]

On the other hand, he had 53 regular season starts prior to his suspension. So we're not exactly talking about an inexperienced player.

2 years out of the league is a long time and I doubt he is mentally there yet. The guy was pretty calm and collected for years and years and now he seems the opposite. I know he isn't there mentally and if he can't get right mentally he will never be a good QB in the league. Not to mention he isn't right on the football field making a ton of mistakes and simple reads.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Some think they will give him to the bye week and if nothing improves they will fire Stefanski (depending on record) and start DTR.

Kinda doubting that bc their bye is week 5 but but if Watson looks like shit with no improvement week to week 8-9 games in then there will be some serious discussions.

Damn....with all that guaranteed money to Watson?

 

[DJ Fieri]

2 years out of the league is a long time and I doubt he is mentally there yet.

Exactly.

That is what I was referring to....

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Damn....with all that guaranteed money to Watson?

they gotta win this year.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Some think they will give him to the bye week and if nothing improves they will fire Stefanski (depending on record) and start DTR.

Kinda doubting that bc their bye is week 5 but but if Watson looks like shit with no improvement week to week 8-9 games in then there will be some serious discussions.

They’re moving on already? They guaranteed all of the money?

 

[shopson67]

He played 6 games last season if I remember right and just 2 this season so far. I was thinking the same but he probably needs a full season before we RIP his career.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter. That guaranteed contract will keep him with the Browns thru 2026.

 

[Shanemansj13]

They’re moving on already? They guaranteed all of the money?

Not moving on, that's virtually impossible even if they can find a trade. Rumors that if he doesn't play better halfway through the season then they could look to DTR. In this scenario, they would just sit Watson, fire Stefanski during the season or after the season. Then give Watson another chance with a new head coach.

Watson has played 7 games though. Only time will tell.

 

[shopson67]

They’re moving on already? They guaranteed all of the money?

I doubt it. Fans always love the backup QB...

 

[Shanemansj13]

I doubt it. Fans always love the backup QB...

The cap hits and future dead cap hits are astronomically even through 2026. If something happens he will be benched. Still too early imo.

Unless he gets worse (right now bottom 4 QB) he plays through the season. Stefanski would be on the hot seat and then Watson would get another chance with a head coach.

 

[shopson67]

The cap hits and future dead cap hits are astronomically even through 2026. If something happens he will be benched. Still too early imo.

Unless he gets worse (right now bottom 4 QB) he plays through the season. Stefanski would be on the hot seat and then Watson would get another chance with a head coach.

Unless he gets substantially worse or becomes a problem, is there really upside to move to DTR? He's a decent prospect, but I would think even a underperforming Watson is probably better if you can't move him off the roster.

 

[thunderc]

Unless he gets substantially worse or becomes a problem, is there really upside to move to DTR? He's a decent prospect, but I would think even a underperforming Watson is probably better if you can't move him off the roster.

No chance they move away from Watson until next year at the earliest if they have to. Too much money invested.