Linda Cohn criticizes Browns' Deshaun Watson decision ahead of Week 1

Linda Cohn criticized the Cleveland Browns' decision to name Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter in a pre-announcement video. She called the choice the 'worst football mistake in NFL history,' emphasizing that the team should cut Watson despite the financial ramifications of his six-year, $230 million contract. Cohn’s stance stems from a belief that the Browns should not continue to salvage a poor decision, an opinion amplified by the performance of Shedeur Sanders in the preseason. The Browns' head coach, Todd Monken, stated they evaluated Watson's overall performance to reach their decision.

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