Deshaun Watson heard the boos loud and clear in his first home appearance for the Browns since tearing his Achilles tendon during the 2024 season. It happened during his preseason start last week, a moment that was apparently theorized to be a reason he started away from Cleveland. The crowd made sure Watson felt their disapproval.
The Cleveland Crowd Made Their Feelings Known
The decision to start Deshaun Watson away from Cleveland last week seemed to be a calculated move, if the theory was true. The idea was perhaps to shield him from the home crowd’s immediate reaction. However, the boos still came in strong during his first game back at home since that Achilles injury two years ago. It shows that some fans haven’t forgotten, and they’re not holding back their feelings, even in the preseason.
Sanders Doesn’t Appreciate The Disrespect
Following the game, quarterback Shedeur Sanders didn’t mince words when expressing his disagreement with the verbal disapproval directed at Watson. He spoke candidly, stating, “Yeah, I mean, in general, I don’t appreciate that at all. Regardless of competition, we’re all human beings. I think we all need to understand that. In this room too, we’re all humans. I don’t do things to humans that I wouldn’t want done to me. I don’t like making people feel uncomfortable in different spaces, and that’s why, even in daily things I do, I try to make sure everybody’s comfortable.” Sanders continued, acknowledging his own presence could sometimes make others uncomfortable. He emphasized a “bigger purpose” and the need for “respect,” saying, “For all the fans, we appreciate you showing up, and however you feel about the situation with Deshaun and everything, I think it’s more about a bigger purpose and it’s respect. It’s a respect thing that I feel should be there, because we’re a”
Sanders’ comments highlight a clear message about human dignity above all else. His stance, centered on mutual respect regardless of on-field situations, definitely makes you think about how we treat players.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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