Despite Deshaun Watson’s struggles in Sunday’s season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Cleveland Browns organization hasn’t lost faith. In fact, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that Watson is “widely seen internally as the best option” for the Browns, even over backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders. That’s a wild take after what went down, right?
Watson’s Week 1 Woes Were Just the Start
Man, you gotta feel for Browns fans watching that Week 1 opener against the Jaguars. When your starting QB, Deshaun Watson, struggles out of the gate, it just sets a rough tone for the whole season. We’re talking about a guy the team has invested heavily in, and to see him come out looking like he did, it makes you wonder what’s going on. Week 1 is huge, it’s a statement game, and when a player described as ‘struggling’ takes the field, it leaves a big question mark hanging over everything. Every fan, every analyst, every player in that locker room is watching, evaluating, and wondering if this is the start of something bad or just a blip. It’s tough when the guy you’re counting on doesn’t perform to expectations right away. The energy around the team after a performance like that has to be a little deflated, no matter how much optimism they tried to project during the offseason.
The Browns’ Internal Stance Just Got Super Confusing
But here’s the kicker, and this is what really makes you scratch your head: even after that rough outing, the word inside the Browns’ building is that Watson is “widely seen internally as the best option.” You’d think after a struggle, there’d be some internal debate, some whispers about alternative plans. But nope, according to Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated, the organization is still all in. And not just ‘all in,’ but they actually think he’s better than Shedeur Sanders, their backup. That’s a bold statement coming off a performance where ‘struggles’ was the main takeaway. It shows a level of commitment that’s either unwavering confidence or a serious blind spot. You gotta wonder what they’re seeing in practice or behind closed doors that the rest of us aren’t. Is it potential? Experience? Or just a firm decision that they’re sticking with, no matter what happens on the field? It definitely sends a message about their long-term vision, even if the short-term reality looks a little shaky.
So, where does this leave the Browns? They’ve got their starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson, who just had a rough opener, but the organization is publicly and internally backing him hard as their number one guy over Shedeur Sanders. This isn’t just a decision; it’s a declaration. What’s at stake here is how Watson responds to both the struggles and this immense vote of confidence. Browns fans are surely on edge, waiting to see if that internal belief translates to on-field success. The next few weeks are going to tell us a lot about whether this internal view is justified or if the team is setting themselves up for a rollercoaster season. You gotta believe everyone is watching to see how this plays out, because a team’s trust in its QB, especially after an early stumble, can define an entire season.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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