The 2023 NFL draft is finally here and the Cleveland Browns watched the first round with the fans as they didn’t have a pick. However, despite that NFL.com writer Chad Reuter gave them a C- because of how he viewed the Deshaun Watson trade.
“Analysis: Based on the cost of acquiring him via trade last year, Deshaun Watson is effectively the Browns’ first-round pick this season, as well as their third-round pick and next year’s first- and fourth-round picks. It’s possible the Browns get back to the playoffs for just the second time since 2002 with Watson, now that he’s back in the football flow after spending more than a season off the field. Thus far, the price paid looks steep in both draft capital and a market-setting contract.”
Just like with normal draft picks it is far too early to pass judgment on the Watson trade with only six games in Cleveland. For now, the team will focus on filling out the roster to make the team a contributor.
