Diontae Johnson said in a recent interview on Sports and Suits that he expects Kenny Pickett to be the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in 2025. The former Steelers wide receiver last played with Kenny Pickett in 2023, when Johnson had over 700 yards before leaving Pittsburgh. The Browns quarterback competition is one to keep an eye on, and this latest update can provide some insight into the expectations for the Browns season in 2025.
“I Think They Are Going to Roll” With Kenny Pickett – Browns Quarterback Competition Update
How Kenny Pickett Impacts the Offense
The Browns quarterback situation is a familiar one. The team enters 2025 without a clear-cut starter on the roster, and Pickett has the second most experience among healthy players on the roster. Unfortunately, that experience comes with some hindrances. Pickett is the current record holder for the lowest TD% per pass attempt all-time. He just doesn’t push the ball down the field with enough arm talent or aggression to get big plays. On the plus side, his risk-averse play style keeps the ball out of harm’s way the majority of the time. His Int% is under two percent, which is nice when he’s also not scoring at a predictable clip.
If Kenny Pickett is the starter for the Browns for all of 2025, expect the offense to move slowly, methodically, and through the arms of Quinshon Judkins. As a result, the Browns receivers will not be useful for fantasy football, and David Njoku takes a hit as well. It’s not good for fantasy, and it’s not a big boost for their Vegas projections either.
