Why did the Browns choose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco?

The Browns caught nearly everyone off guard when they pivoted and chose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco as their backup quarterback this season. Winston joins the Browns after being the backup in New Orleans.

Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe dig into the Browns decision and how it ended up with Winston as the guy to back up Deshaun Watson.

They discuss what they believe went into the decision and what prompted the Browns to make this decision. Is it a better scheme fit than Flacco?

They also talk about whether the Browns considered the reaction if Watson struggled with Flacco sitting on the bench -- and if they should have.

Then they discuss Winston's off-field issues at Florida State and early in his career and how fans might react to him before they talk about Winston's personality and what he brings as the backup.

They end the pod by trying to figure out what might be next for Flacco.

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