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New Rockies President Still Facing Heat Over Browns’ Deshaun Watson Trade

Paul DePodesta couldn’t avoid renewed scrutiny over the Browns’ disastrous Watson trade, saying “We all own that” when pressed about his role. DePodesta called major acquisitions collaborative but admitted he “lost my no-hitter long ago” and must learn from failures. Critics note he was Cleveland’s chief strategist during the $230M fully guaranteed, franchise-altering move that still haunts the organization.