In 2024, fans in Ottawa have been introduced to Brown, and quickly come to realize that he’s a straight shooter. Numerous times in interviews, he has been indelicate with his answers, criticizing himself and the rest of the offence, even after big wins.
The 27-year-old is still only on his first tour as a starting quarterback in the CFL. Sitting as a backup in Winnipeg behind Zach Collaros taught him plenty, but there are some things you can only ever know by doing.
“He’s a leader of communication,” said veteran receiver Dominique Rhymes.