The Browns are stuck. They're getting negative expected points on every Watson drop back, but he's the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL in total guaranteed dollars. He's getting every penny from the Browns unless legal proceedings lead to another suspension, which could -- and probably would -- void some of those guarantees.

Devin McCourty, the former Patriots safety for 13 seasons who contributed to three Super Bowl runs, spoke on the quarterback dilemma from the defensive perspective. He feels the underwhelming play of Watson has hampered the approach of Cleveland’s defense.