The Falcons’ quarterback situation has been a topic of discussion,

The Falcons’ quarterback situation has been a topic of discussion, but it doesn’t compare to the challenging circumstances the Browns face with Deshaun Watson. While Atlanta is in a quarterback dilemma, they’ve invested only a third-round pick and a few million dollars. In contrast, Cleveland has invested multiple first-round picks and an unprecedented $230 million contract in Watson.

Despite being a three-time Pro-Bowler, Watson has struggled since joining the Browns, and matters have worsened as he is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder. Despite a recent standout performance, injuries have plagued Watson during his time in Cleveland. In his latest game against the Ravens, he went 20-of-34 for 213 yards with one touchdown and one interception, also rushing for 37 yards on eight carries.

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For the 2023 season, Watson’s performance has been underwhelming, completing 61.4% of his passes for 1,115 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions in six games. Considering the hefty $230 million contract, this is seen as a significant disappointment. While the Browns have a 5-1 record in games that Watson started, much of their success is attributed to the dominant defense, except for the recent game in Baltimore

Falcons QB situation isn't as bad as the Browns' with Deshaun Watson |  Yardbarker

Comparatively, the Falcons lack a clear direction at the quarterback position, but at least they haven’t committed $90.8 million to Deshaun Watson for just 11 games of work. The Browns not only paid Watson more than $90 million for less than a full season but also restructured his contract to reduce his cap hit to $19 million for 2023, resulting in a cap hit of $63.9 million per season for the next three years.

While the Falcons may not have a definitive franchise quarterback, they have a healthy cap sheet and numerous draft picks to potentially address the situation, making their predicament less severe than the Browns’.

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