OPINION: 'Trust the voters on this. They’re far more likely to use better judgment than we’ve seen from owners of the Browns,' writes columnist Brent Larkin.
But no matter what the terms, cost or extent of the improvements, which I believe will include at least a partial covering to protect fans from the weather, this is one stadium/arena deal that’s likely to be so controversial it demands a public vote. This community’s fixation on the Browns is difficult to justify, especially given that the team’s economic impact on downtown is a fraction of the revenue generated by the arena and baseball stadium.
It was nonstop doubletalk that should have insulted the intelligence of Browns fans everywhere. Less than two months later, a New York Times investigation of the allegations against Watson, conducted by a single reporter, discovered he “ For this inexcusable lack of due diligence, the Haslams owe Browns fans, and this community, an apology.
However this plays out in the months ahead, nothing should change this reality: Any NFL owner willing to guarantee $230 million to a quarterback hit with two dozen-plus allegations of sexual misconduct should be required to pay a minimum of twice that much towards the cost of a spruced-up stadium. Anything less should make the deal a non-starter.
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