Much of the perception of the AFC North being one of the toughest divisions in football this year rests upon the reputation of its quarterbacks—primarily the quarterbacks outside of Pittsburgh. That’s a change from the past two decades.
While Steelers QB Kenny Pickett still has a lot to prove, Merril Hoge isn’t convinced that the Cleveland Browns will ever get what they believed they were paying for in acquiring former three-time Pro Bowl QB Deshaun Watson last year. They gave up three first-round picks, among other resources, for the former Houston Texan in addition to giving him a five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million deal.