After Jimmy Haslem revealed that the Cleveland Browns wanted an “adult” at the quarterback position, the Browns signed the 26-year-old Watson to the highest guaranteed contract in NFL history – despite the numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct levied against him.
Overtime: The era of “shut up and play” is over
As a new era of quarterbacks begin to take over in the NFL, this group of successors brings a new perspective of individuality and a demand of respect along with them.