CLEVELAND, Ohio — When the Cleveland Browns traded for Kenny Pickett earlier this offseason, the narrative seemed clear: the former first-round pick was brought in to be the presumptive Week 1 starter, with Joe Flacco, signed a month later, serving as the veteran backup. Fast forward through spring practices, and that presumption has been dramatically flipped on its head.
What happened? Simply put, Joe Flacco happened.
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