Posted on Oct 06
Cleveland Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson as starting QB despite offensive struggles
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The Cleveland Browns are standing by quarterback Deshaun Watson despite their 1-4 start and offensive struggles.
Why it matters: The decision to stick with Watson reflects the organization's belief in his abilities and their commitment to continuity. However, the team acknowledges the need for improvement both on the field and in coaching.
What's new: Coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed that there will be no change at the quarterback position and emphasized the collective responsibility to play better and coach better.
Yes, but: The Browns' offense has been struggling, scoring fewer than 20 points in all five games this season. Watson's performance has also been underwhelming, with a low QBR and offensive struggles.
- Watson's stats: He has completed 60.2% of his passes for 852 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. His 23.9 total QBR is the lowest among qualified passers.
What to watch: The upcoming games will be crucial for the Browns and Watson as they seek to turn things around and improve their offensive production.
Kevin Stefanski on sticking with Deshaun Watson: "We're not changing quarterbacks. We need to play better. I need to coach better."
Deshaun Watson on the offensive struggles: "The offense is going to go as far as I go... I've got to find ways to bring everybody else along with each other, [find out] how we can go out here on Sundays and eliminate all the mistakes that are going to cause us to get behind the eight ball and put ourselves in situations that we don't want to be in."
Kevin Stefanski on the offensive issues: "This is not a one-person issue on offense... We have the guys. We have the coaches. We will get it fixed."
The bottom line: The Browns are placing their trust in Deshaun Watson to lead the team out of their offensive struggles. The upcoming games will be crucial to determine if this decision pays off.