Whoa, talk about a blast from the past. So, Joe Flacco’s like just, you know, refusing to retire, huh? Here we are in 2024, and he’s making waves with the Colts, wearing that one-year jersey like it’s the hottest fashion trend. It’s almost like he can’t resist the gridiron — or maybe it’s the paycheck, who knows. Played in eight out of seventeen games, which is like almost half, but not quite? And made six starts, which, in QB town, is like, hmm, teetering on the edge of “reliable backup” and “our main guy.”
And then, BAM, Friday jumps out with Adam Schefter throwing down a scoop that Flacco’s back again for 2025. Can you believe that? Browns snapped him up on a $4 million deal and — get this — it could balloon to $13 mil if things go just right. Incentives, I guess? Picture me trying not to laugh at “reunion” here because it feels a bit more “mercenary run” than a cozy get-together. But hey, money talks, right?
Okay, let’s rewind to the ancient times of 2008 when Joe got drafted by the Ravens. Yeah, he’s been around since, like, forever. 11 seasons with Baltimore — that’s a whole lotta crab cakes and regular season games. 96-67, if we’re counting, which of course we are. The dude’s got a Super Bowl under his belt, too. 2012 — remember when we thought the world might end? Good times.
Fast forward, and after some Lamar Jackson magic, Flacco got the boot. Ended up choking down that Mile High Denver air for 2018. Didn’t exactly set the world on fire there… or maybe he did, but like in a subtle, non-pyrotechnic way.
Then there was the whole New York Jets saga — 2020 to 2022. I kinda imagine him dodging pigeons in the city when he wasn’t playing. A dozen games, nine starts, which might not sound epic, but hey, it’s the Jets. Then in ’23, plot twist, he’s on the couch. Maybe watching reruns of his own highlights? Browns ring him up, he dusts off his cleats, and… surprise! A 4-1 run later, he’s Comeback Player of the Year. Must’ve put some serious elbow grease into that couch sitting.
Now, Cleveland’s got Mr. Flacco and former first-rounder Kenny Pickett. Let’s not forget the woes of Deshaun Watson, who’s apparently out for 2025. Injuries? Suspensions? Out-of-this-world alien abduction? The details kinda blur together after a while. Anyway — wait, no — where does that leave us again? Oh yeah, QB shuffle time. Will it be Flacco or someone else steering the Browns to glory, if that’s even a thing?
Draft day’s looming like a storm cloud, and who knows what QB might just pique their interest. New blood, fresh drama. But let’s face it, the Flacco saga ain’t over until it’s over… or until he decides golf is more his speed.
