SEPT 23 DOWN The Cleveland Browns dropped to 1-2 with a loss to the Giants on Sunday and the offensive line giving up sacks remains a major problem.
Troubling to fans, we’re sure: As this is no longer a secret (see below), what is the front office going to do about it?
SEPT EVEN evened their record at 1-1 after an 18-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Even in the win, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was pressured 18 times.
Through two weeks, Watson has been pressured 44 times, and of those 44, 30 have come through the left side of the line. Starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. hasn’t made an appearance yet this season, and frankly there is no real timeline for his return.
Every week we here that they are “hopeful” that it will be soon. That’s great, however, the Browns need help up front right now. If they want to take that type of pressure off of Watson, they need to sign free agent left tackle David Bakhtiari.
He has worked through two surgeries to remove scar tissue and damage to his knee and is said to be healthy and ready to go. If he is healthy, he is one of the best in the business.