CLEVELAND, Ohio — The franchise quarterback wept into his hands, writhing in pain, wondering what his future held, and his fans didn’t know how to feel. Some cheered after Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles during Sunday’s 21-14 loss to the Bengals (let’s not re-litigate how many). Some booed him (during player introductions and after the injury).
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m. Sunday’s scene — complete with postgame fan scoldings from Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett and quarterback Jameis Winston — confirmed a sentiment that has been building in Berea for weeks, if not months, if not years. This awkward, arranged marriage between Watson and the Browns has failed.
All that remains are broken hearts, a broken home/franchise, and a broken quarterback. It benefits all involved to end this as soon as possible. More to the point: When this season ends, the Browns should cut Watson, or trade him, or send him home.
Cleveland should do everything it can to put this bad memory behind the city.
