The Browns signed Jameis Winston to a one-year, $8.7 million contract in March
. But just as quickly as Flacco became a fan favorite, his stint with the franchise was promptly over.Flacco's final act in a Browns uniform came in the form of a blowout loss to the Texans in the wild card round of the playoffs. A game that the now 39-year-old veteran threw two pick-sixes. It was a deflating end to an unforgettable ride for Browns fans.
According to Browns general manager Andrew Berry, it wasn't his performance in that final game that prevented them from bringing him back for 2024.."If that was the case, then we would we would throw out our entire defense, just because we didn't put our best foot forward. So we wouldn't overreact. Joe played really great football for us last year."In a number of ways Winston plays and Flacco are a very similar style of quarterback.
While age may have been one of the factors in play for the Browns choosing Winston, Berry made it clear that more than anything it was about what the team needed right now. "We've taken everything into account. Performance, age, cost, you know, all those things come into play. I think I think you know, Joe's an excellent quarterback, Jameis is an excellent quarterback. Jameis made the most sense for us in the in the mosaic of all the roster moves we made this offseason."who is making his way back from shoulder surgery.
The Browns may never reveal all that went into the decision to move on from Flacco. At least Fans will always have the memories of his short time in Cleveland.Mike Hall Jr., Zak Zinter Join Browns Forever Bound From Their Days As College RivalsJameis Winston: His Farewell Video And Expressions Of Gratitude, Fond Memories, And Love For New Orleans, Saints, And Who Dat Nation
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