FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Over the past week, the Atlanta Falcons spent their time trying to replace aging former MVP quarterback Matt Ryan with Deshaun Watson, a quarterback in his prime who is facing 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage sessions.
And now, the Falcons’ pursuit of Watson is over, as he appears to be headed to the Cleveland Browns.
And the Falcons?
They are left as a franchise under scrutiny for pursuing Watson in the first place and, at the same time, potentially doing something never thought possible: alienating their franchise quarterback.