Browns' QB Dilemma: Simpson, Jets, and Draft Drama

0:00On April 9th, the Cleveland Browns have stuck in a messy three-way quarterback battle with second-year guys, Shedder Sanders and Dylan Gabriel, plus. DeShawn Watson, who's been sideline since 2024, and stuck on the league's worst contract. Now they're eyeing Alabama's Ty Simpson in the upcoming NFL draft as a potential top pick. Word is the New York Jets love Simpson, after he crushed their wide-board session, boosting chances they'll grab him at number 16 overall. That could save the Browns from having to decide at their number 24 spot. Brown's fans aren't jumping for joy over drafting a one-year starter, with an average arm when they've got Sanders and Gabriel already developing. Simpson brings 28 touchdowns against just five picks in college, sharp processing, and playmaking even behind a weak line. But he's got red flags, like his 6-foot-1, 2-11-pound frame, a late-season stats drop from injuries, and shaky play under pressure. With slim pickings beyond him, maybe LSU's Garrett Newsmeyer,

1:02or Fernando Mendoza, the QB class, looks thin for early rounds. If the Jets snag Simpson early, Cleveland might skip this draft entirely for quarterbacks and look ahead to 2027, letting their current crew battle it out without the drama.