The Cleveland Browns have secured the futures of General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski by extending their contracts.
However, sports analyst Pat McAfeehas expressed concerns that the significant financial commitment to quarterback Deshaun Watsoncould become a major challenge for the team.
After moving on from Baker Mayfield, the Browns made a bold move by signing Deshaun Watsonto a fully guaranteed $230 million contract. This decision was made despite Watsonbeing under investigation for sexual misconduct by the NFL at the time.
Watson faced a suspension and injuries that have prevented him from completing a full season with the Brownssince signing.
McAfeeshared his doubts about Watson’s current performance level. He praised Berry as a smart football executive and commended Stefanskifor his coaching abilities, including leading the Browns to the playoffs and making strategic moves like bringing in veteran Joe Flacco.
However, McAfeepointed out that the real concern lies with Watson’s ability to live up to his contract.
According to McAfee, the scrutiny should be on Watson, whose capabilities and performance are under question, rather than on the competence of the general manager or the head coach.
“Andrew Berry played at Harvard. He’s a football guy,” he noted
