The Cleveland Browns fell to 2-8 on the season after their Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints. It was just the latest disappointment in a long line this year.

However, the play of quarterback Jameis Winston was a major bright spot.

Winston ultimately completed 30 of his 46 pass attempts for 395 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He has looked great in two of his three games since taking over the Browns starting job.

After his performance, there are more questions about Cleveland’s quarterback situation. Could the Browns actually consider committing to Winston as their starting quarterback?

Former NFL quarterback Shaun King expressed his opinion on the matter. He believes Winston is the right man to lead the Browns going forward.

“You can’t tell me you watched that New Orleans Saints game and Jameis didn’t look like one of the top 15 quarterbacks playing football right now. Forget the outcome.”

On the season, Winston has completed 61.4 percent of his passes for 1,047 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions. Those numbers show why people think he could be a long-term option for Cleveland.

At age 30, Winston still has at least three or four good seasons ahead of him.

Keeping Winston and adding talent to the rest of the roster could be a wise decision. He just might be the kind of quarterback talent that can lead them back to the playoffs. With a better all-round squad, they could even become a contender with him under center.

That said, the opportunity to add a young franchise quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft may be too much to pass on. A name like Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward could convince the Browns to spend their first-round pick on them.

Only time will tell what the Browns will do at quarterback. Winston makes the decision much more difficult than many thought.

Winston has always been a talented quarterback. Maybe Cleveland will give him a chance to continue showing that beyond the 2024 season.