Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a touchdown against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas.
The Cleveland Browns face the unenviable task of finding a solid quarterback to help the team maintain a strong showing in the AFC bottom in 2023 and return to the playoffs in 2024.
The Cleveland’s offense’s biggest problem is that Deshaun Watson remains a big question mark in the team’s long-term plans.
His many injuries, coupled with his poor performances when he was available, caused many losses. . doubts whether the team still makes sense moving forward with the Clemson product.
He played in just seven games for the Browns last season and completed 61% of his passes for 1,115 yards, seven touchdowns and four interceptions.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco wins NFL running back of the year2/8/2024 ; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Joe Flacco at the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame Press Conference at Resorts World Theatre.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsMeanwhile, Joe Flacco did an incredible job of carrying the Browns forward in 2023.
The 39-year-old signal caller finished with 1,616 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, earning back of the year honors.
which surprisingly helped the team make the playoffs.
The Cleveland Browns have expressed interest in keeping the one-time Super Bowl winner, but his future with the team comes with a huge caveat.
Cleveland Browns face New Englanders Patriots set to sign Joe Flacco According to The Spun’s Hunter Hodies, the New England Patriots are interested in acquiring the services of Flacco to become a bridge guard for the young quarterback they sign in the upcoming NFL Draft..
Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot provided context to the potential free agency issue facing the Browns:
“I heard the Patriots are interested in signing Flacco as a starter to help guide a starting quarterback if they select one. N 3 overall, like North Carolina’s Drake Maye,” Cabot wrote.
The move would make a lot of sense as the Patriots try to retool their quarterback for next season.
They are expected to take the #3 overall pick at quarterback, but it depends on who is available.
The Cleveland Browns want to keep him because he has been a great backup when Watson is ineffective.
Also, Flacco may be more interested in competing for another Super Bowl than showing a young quarterback the ropes.
Cleveland Browns, Joe Flacco07/01/2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) throws a pass during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY SportsBut the New England Patriots could just throw money at Flacco to hire him for a year while they get Drake May or Jayden Daniels in the NFL.
The Browns hope that Flacco decides to compete for a starting spot in 2024 instead of starting a rebuild with the Pats.
