CLEVELAND, Ohio – Scribbles in my pocket book because the Browns opened the preseason in Jacksonville:

1. When Deshaun Watson left the sport late within the first quarter, I requested myself, “How I’m supposed to jot down about that?” The stats confirmed the brand new Cleveland QB was 1-of-5 passing for seven yards. His solely completion was for 7 yards to David Njoku.

2. Watson had not performed in a recreation since January 3, 2021 – his remaining recreation as a member of the Houston Texans. Watson sat out the 2021 season (with pay) as he confronted greater than 20 civil fits for his conduct with therapeutic massage therapists.

3. Watson regarded rusty. He overthrew his first go – a number of toes over the top of Anthony Schwartz. Then Schwartz dropped a go. A bit of later, Schwartz dropped one other go. Yikes! There’s an open door for Schwartz – a 3rd spherical choose in 2020 – to play some at extensive receiver. He’s had issues dropping passes in restricted responsibility in his first two professional seasons. This didn’t assist his trigger.

4. Beginning middle Nick Harris went down with what appears like a severe knee damage on the second play of the sport. Harris, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Wyatt Teller had been the projected beginning offensive linemen to play on this recreation. Now, the Browns will most likely want veteran Ethan Pocic at middle to be at his finest, assuming Harris is out for some time. Pocic began 40 video games in his first 5 years with Seattle.

5. There have been much more issues. Browns receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones was flagged for a holding penalty. The identical was true of Wills. Offensive deal with Michael Dunn was referred to as for a false begin. That’s proper, two holding calls and a false begin. Oh, working again D’Ernest Johnson additionally fumbled. All within the first quarter.

6. I discussed all of the errors as a result of the Browns ought to be embarrassed by how poorly the offense carried out within the first quarter. Watson regarded shaky, however his possibilities had been few. The penalties and drops had been discouraging and completely no assist for Watson.

7. It’s foolish to make any judgments on Watson based mostly on this mess. Some had been important of the Browns utilizing Watson on this recreation. It didn’t hassle me. The person must play in a setting the place he really confronted a go rush that might deal with him. You may’t replicate that in follow.

8. However when a crew performs because the Browns did with Watson, there’s a way that it was a waste. Now, the Browns will await phrase on what sort of suspension Watson will face – and attainable authorized lawsuits to comply with.

9. Thank goodness Jerome Ford entered the sport within the second quarter. He had a 41-yard rush. He finally scored on a 2-yard run. The rookie from the College of Cincinnati was spectacular. The Browns didn’t use Nick Chubb or Kareem Hunt on this recreation.

10. Within the first half, Ford rushed for 48 yards in six carries. He additionally caught a go for 13 yards. Spectacular first preseason recreation. Fellow rookie Martin Emerson Jr. picked off a go and ran it again 74 yards for a TD.

Extra Browns protection

Deshaun Watson: ‘I’m actually sorry to all the ladies that I’ve impacted on this state of affairs’

Deshaun Watson and Anthony Walker Jr. forge a bond over the No. 4 jersey donation — a present that retains on giving

Jedrick Wills Jr. should keep wholesome and use his toes to maximise potential: Movie Evaluate

Deshaun Watson keen to simply accept an 8-game suspension and $5 million nice, AP reviews

How will Deshaun Watson look on Friday night time and 5 different issues we’re watching in Browns-Jaguars: Orange and Brown Discuss

Browns will contemplate Jimmy Garoppolo if Deshaun Watson’s 6-game suspension will increase

Deshaun Watson to begin Browns 1st preseason recreation vs. Jaguars except he’s suspended indefinitely

Browns guard Wyatt Teller has discovered a house in Cleveland

Browns’ Jakeem Grant Sr. positioned on IR for season with ruptured Achilles; surgical procedure quickly

Watch Deshaun Watson and Jacoby Brissett follow on Day 11 of Browns coaching camp

Jakeem Grant Sr. tears Achilles; Roger Goodell on Deshaun Watson: What occurred on Day 11 of Browns coaching camp