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Browns Confident in Jacoby Brissett After Learning Watson’s Suspension Was Adjusted to 11 Games

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Originally Deshaun Watson’s suspension was 6 games, but it has now been upped to 11 games. Despite that fact, the Browns are still confident in moving forward with former NC State Quarterback Jacoby Brissett as their starter.

Quotes from Browns coach Kevin Stefanski:

“We’re excited about Jacoby and have a ton of trust in Jacoby and when Deshaun is ready, he’ll rejoin the team,” Stefanski said.

“I think back to when we were acquiring Jacoby, the phone calls that I made to people he’s played for, people that he’s played with, it was very, very consistent in that you’re getting a pro’s pro,” Stefanski said. “(He’s) somebody who’s going to lead from out in front, works very hard at his craft and is just an outstanding teammate.” (Link)

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When the Browns signed Brissett to a $4.5 million 1-year contract in March, they had to know it was likely he would start at the beginning of the season, but the question was how long.

Now they know.

Brissett has started 37 games in his 6 year career, completing 60.2% of his passes, and throwing 36 touchdowns compared to 17 interceptions.

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Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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Papajohn
Papajohn
7 months ago

This is it, JB. The opportunity you hoped for. You want to be ‘the guy’? This is probably the last really good opportunity you’ll have. Watson is going to come back for game 12, so you’ve got 11 games to sell another team on giving you a shot as their starter. It’s that, or backup for the rest of your career.
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Former NC State C Garrett Bradbury Signs 3-Year Deal with the Vikings

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Over 4 seasons, Meyers has 235 receptions for 2,758 yards and 8 touchdown receptions. Meyers earned this pay day, leading the Pats in receiving yards for the past three seasons consecutively.

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Former NC State LB Germaine Pratt Signs 3-Year Deal with Bengals

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The Bengals then trolled Hill, asking when the head was getting shaved.

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