On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche & James Palmer discuss Deshaun Watson’s future in Cleveland after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, and tell you how teams like the Browns, Jaguars, Texans & Lions have gone from being the butt of jokes to no laughing matter when it comes to making a playoff push. Speaking of the Browns, All-Pro Guard Joel Bitonio explains how the team is going to remain successful in Watson’s absence and why he has faith in new starting QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Former All-Pro wide receiver & NFL Network Analyst Steve Smith Sr. details his list of best run after catch WRs in the game, his favorite wideouts playing today, and what it means to be a lockdown cornerback with the way defense is now played. Brian Baldinger is back with Baldy’s Favorite Films on the Browns, Lions and Steelers recent offensive line success. Plus, former offensive coordinator & NFL Network Analyst Pep Hamilton details how an in-season firing of OC Ken Dorsey in Buffalo & Panthers OC Thomas Brown being stripped of play calling can affect the teams.

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