Also, Watson is out after tearing his right Achilles for the second time in three months. Clearly, the Browns need an answer under center.
“Getting a potential franchise guy on a rookie contract could help them turn things around quickly,” Kiper wrote. “And soften the blow of Watson’s contract weighing down the team’s salary cap.”
Could Ward be the right answer for the Browns?
Furthermore, Ward fits the bill for the Browns in several ways. But perhaps most importantly he could rebuild the tarnished reputation at the position brought on by Watson’s off-field problems. Ward’s college coach, Mario Cristobal, said he’s the real deal, according to espn.com.
“Cam has been an exceptional, an elite Miami Hurricane as a competitor, as a player, as a teammate,” Cristobal added. “He’s elevated the profile, the exposure of the University of Miami. He is leaving a legacy that’s going to be impactful for generations to come. I mean, he’s the best I’ve been around, and I look forward to watching him lead an NFL franchise to championships.
“He’s athletic, he’s smart, he’s got superior arm talent. He’s accurate, he can extend plays, he can also sit in the pocket, he runs well. (Also), he’s a great human being and he’s demonstrated leadership qualities. (Plus), he’s really hard on himself, he wants to be great and one of his best qualities is that he wanted to be at Miami.”
