Jameis Winston firmly intends to stick as the backup quarterback. “The role of a backup quarterback has become crucial,” he said, pointing out how many elite players have been sidelined recently. You have to always be ready, and I’m ready for that role.”
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski acknowledged Winston’s influence on the quarterback room, who stated, “Jameis has done a fantastic job since the day he arrived here.” There’s no denying the allure of his personality. Though he’s done a great job, you can hear him before you see him. This is a new system for Jameis, and he’s picking up a lot of knowledge from the new players. However, he has worked hard and had some enjoyable times here.”
Although Deshaun Watson has only appeared in six games during his first two seasons with the Browns, Jameis Winston still believes Watson has potential despite criticism from the public and media. Winston said, “I think many people forget this,” about Watson’s national championship win over Alabama. Always prepared, Deshaun Watson takes care of the little things, practices outside, and even handles the menial chores. He never lets me down when the lights go on.”
Given that he has blocked the majority of local beat reporters on social media, Winston thinks Watson is unfazed by the backlash. “I know he values everyone’s opinions, but his own opinion matters most to him,” Winston replied. Though his attention is diverted, he remains composed, happy, and unperturbed due to his unwavering commitment to becoming the best quarterback he can be. Watson is aware of the importance and great expectations placed on him, and at his age—I’m only two years older—I’ve learned that ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.”
Mixed Reactions to the Potential Dome: Dom Sweet Dom
The team’s designs of a potential Brook Park dome were unveiled a day earlier, but the response in Berea on Thursday was rather subdued. Running back Jerome Ford stated, “We play wherever, even though they look nice.” “Whatever we do, whether it’s in Brook Park or by the lake, is left to the higher authorities.” All we want to do is play.”
Winston has seen all sides of the home-field advantage argument, whether it is indoors or outside. “I believe weather is a very important factor in football, but I also think the history of football is based on that,” Winston stated. “Kansas City vs. Green Bay comes to mind when you think about the first Super Bowl, the Ice Bowl, and the features of that match. Thus, we in Cleveland occasionally take advantage of the weather. I must thus present this to the supporters and find out their thoughts on the stadium renderings and other things. However, I can clearly understand the benefit of being indoors in New Orleans, but football is still football. Everything changes as soon as you go onto the football field; you have to play your best game, and the victor is the player who plays the best that day.”
Unsurprisingly, Stefanski didn’t have much to say. “Everyone involved, I trust,” Stefanski declared. “I enjoy whatever interests them. The football coach’s response is here: “I’ll play anywhere.” Tell us where to play, please.”
Winston’s spirit of competition – Speed Demon
Every session, coach Mike Vrabel and Winston abruptly start sprinting and competing against one another. “I’m not surprised because he’s a fierce competitor, but I haven’t seen him beat me yet,” Winston remarked. It was only the beginning of that competitive spirit. Like myself, he enjoys doing his thing in the heart of the RVA. So we give everything we do our all.”
Return of Foreman: Back on the Field
Running back D’Onta Foreman returned to the practice field on Thursday, one week following a terrifying event that required airlifting to a hospital in Virginia.
Changes to the Browns’ roster
Long-snapper Rex Sunahara was signed by the Browns on Thursday. Cornerback Faion Hicks was released to create space on the roster.
Players on the Injured List: Roll Call
NFI-kneeling RB Nyheim Hines, NFI-hamstringing CB Greg Newsome II, PUP-kneeling RB Nick Chubb, S D’Anthony Bell, PUP-kneeling T Jack Conklin, PUP-kneeling DT Dalvin Tomlinson, PUP-kneeling T Jedrick Wills Jr., and PUP-kneeling LB Tony Fields II (right foot/leg), RB D’Onta Foreman (neck), LB Jordan Hicks (unknown), OG Michael Dunn (unknown), DE Za’Darius Smith (knee), WR Jerry Jeudy (unknown), and DT Shelby Harris (unknown) are all listed as S Ronnie Hickman, S Rodney Harrison, and S Juan Thornhill.
