Deshaun Watson Return as cleveland browns” After 693 days as the starting quarterback, his long-awaited return was far from what the team had hoped for, especially with the added pressure of having a player that fans love. Sherdel Sanders Waiting behind him.
The veteran was calm during the game Lost 34-10 arrive jacksonville jaguarsa result that only intensifies the debate over whether Watson or Shaddell Sanders should lead the offense.
Weeks later, Deshaun Watson seemed to have forgotten about the brutal Bills game: “Which Buffalo game?”
Watson threw an interception on Cleveland’s opening drive, and while his final numbers were respectable, his performance raised a lot of questions about an offense that can’t compete with Jacksonville.
Despite criticism, head coach Todd Monken defended the 30-year-old quarterback and urged people not to make snap judgments after one game.
“So we’re going to analyze everything, how we do it, how we coach, starting with me, how we attack, defend, Deshaun is a part of it. Always has been, always will be… and then we’ll evaluate it and move forward,” Monken said.
“It would be unfair for me to really comment on any particular player until I actually have a chance to watch it and really dig into it because it’s never going to be as bad as you think it is,” Monken continued. “And it’s usually never as good as you think it is.”
The coach also emphasized that it would be unfair to blame Watson entirely for the loss.
“It’s not fair for me to comment on a player until I actually have a chance to watch the game and break it down because it’s never as bad as you think it is. And it’s usually never as good as you think it is,” Monken added.
His first regular season game since 2024, Watson completed 16 of 22 passes for 205 yardsa touchdown and an interception. However, the results and the lack of explosiveness in the Browns’ offense have raised questions about whether he is still the best option to lead Cleveland moving forward.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws the ball before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars
Monken was also asked if Watson would remain the starter. Week 2 be opposed to tampa bay buccaneers. While he did not confirm his decision, he made it clear that he would not give up any players and that the team would evaluate every possibility.
“I’m not giving up on all of our players. So he happens to be one of the 53 players.” Monken said through Kay Cabot. “So we’ll evaluate everything. But at the end of the day just emotionally…he just didn’t play well enough and we weren’t coached well enough.”
Now, Cleveland must decide whether to continue trusting Watson or start considering a change, and Shaddell Sanders is waiting for his chance. The pressure on the veteran quarterback is just beginning.