Overview
- General manager Andrew Berry, speaking Sunday at the NFL owners meetings, said the starting job will be decided by performance and called it “wholly realistic” to add a young quarterback.
- Berry confirmed he has spent time with Alabama prospect Ty Simpson during pre-draft meetings but offered no commitment on drafting a passer.
- NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo said Deshaun Watson is in the “pole position” to start Week 1, citing his past production and the team’s investment in him.
- Reporting from NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe indicates Cleveland is more likely to use picks No. 6 and No. 24 on a wide receiver or left tackle than on an early quarterback.
- Berry added that Watson’s expiring contract will not dictate the decision and that strong play could lead to an extension.