We are now 24 games into the 85 total regular season games spanning the 5-year life of Deshaun Watson’s record-breaking $230M guaranteed contract. In addition to $230M guaranteed, the Browns depleted their future draft capital by giving up three 1st-round picks, one 3rd-round pick, and two 4th-round picks.
Watson hasn’t played much due to the suspension that was expected, but also due to recent injuries. When he has played, his performance has been sub-par. The timeline below, summarizes his contribution at a high-level.
28% of the $230M contract has led to the following…
- Watson has played in only nine full games out of the first 24 games of his contract. 9 of 13 post-suspension.
- 28% of the $230M has led to the team winning only five games with Watson on the field.
- In Watsons 10 total games, he delivered an above league average ANY/A only two times. Thats right…aside from the fact that he hasn’t played much, 80% of the time he has played, his performance was below average.
Not a very strong quarter. Let’s see how Q2 goes you guys.