QB Joe Flacco: A NSFW Statement from Browns TE David Njoku
Cleveland Browns tight end The last time David Njoku was on the same field as Joe Flacco, it was not a pleasant experience.
Flacco assisted the New York Jets in that game, helping them pull off an unlikely 31-30 comeback victory over the Browns in 2022. In the last two minutes, Flacco completed two touchdown passes for the Jets.
Njoku stated on Wednesday, November 29, according to Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com, “Come on now, last year I remember f***k, excuse my language, I remember him going crazy on the Jets.” “He did what had to be done and held it down, for sure. Now that he is on our side, I’m happy.
Flacco might be throwing to Njoku when the New England Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Although Flacco signed on November 20, rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson may start given his current status as a concussion patient.
Joe Flacco Advances to the Backup Position
On Wednesday, the Browns revealed that Flacco had jumped ahead of PJ Walker to the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.
As Dorian moves through the protocol, Joe will be the backup this week, according to Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.
This season, Flacco has not completed a pass, but it is likely that he will on Sunday. The Browns might not want to start a rookie who hasn’t practiced for much of the week, even if Thompson-Robinson passes protocol later in the week.
Flacco was not active for the Browns‘ last game against the Broncos — a 29-12 loss. Thompson-Robinson exited late in the third quarter and Walker entered in relief. Walker was 6-of-13 in a quarter of play, totaling just 56 yards as the Browns tried to mount a comeback.
Joe Flacco Building Chemistry With Browns Receivers
Flacco has taken the reins with the first-team offense this week, building connections with his receivers. The tumultuous journey for the Browns pass-catchers continues, as they find themselves adapting to yet another change, with Flacco potentially becoming their fourth starting quarterback this season.
“I think veterans in general, when you come in and you’re a veteran and you’ve seen a lot, I think young guys certainly can gravitate towards that,” Stefanski said. “There’s a lot of backup quarterbacks that are playing. We’re no different, and we have a certain standard that we play by as an offense, as a team, and it doesn’t really change based on who’s in there.”
“I think veterans in general, when you come in and you’re a veteran and you’ve seen a lot, I think young guys certainly can gravitate towards that,” Stefanski said. “There’s a lot of backup quarterbacks that are playing. We’re no different, and we have a certain standard that we play by as an offense, as a team, and it doesn’t really change based on who’s in there.”
Amari Cooper is the Browns’ top pass catcher but is on the mend following an injury to his ribs against the Broncos. Cooper did not practice on Wednesday but he’s expected to play on Sunday against the Rams.
With Deshaun Watson sidelined, there haven’t been too many opportunities for big plays through the air. That could change with Flacco, who has a reputation for having a big arm.
“All those guys, they want to just understand all of our quarterbacks,” Stefanski said. “How does PJ throw this route versus how does our receiver come out of this route. Dorian, how does he see it? So it varies by guy. There’s different comfort levels with certain concepts with each guy. So I think our quarterback’s job is to adjust to receivers.”
The Browns are a 3.5-point underdog against the Rams.
