Deshaun Watson Isn’t Playing For His Job, Says Coach. Browns Fans Are NOT Ready For Week 3.

Todd Monken, the Browns’ head coach, just dropped a bombshell about Deshaun Watson’s job security heading into Week 3. Despite concerns, Monken publicly stated that he “wouldn’t say” Watson is playing to earn another start, even with the team’s home opener right around the corner. That’s a bold stance when everyone is watching Watson’s performance like a hawk.

Monken Shrugs Off Fan Fury Ahead of Home Opener

Watson’s last time on a Cleveland field for a preseason game was met with “cascades of boos,” a reaction that clearly stuck with folks. Now, with the Browns playing the Buccaneers this week, all eyes are on Week 3. That’s when the team finally gets to play at home, and the fan reception for Watson is going to be HUGE. Monken got asked directly if Watson needs to play well this Sunday to keep his starting spot. His response? “I wouldn’t say that.” He added, “I always expect our players to play well. I wouldn’t put them out there if I didn’t. I expect him to play really well and there were moments on Sunday when he did.” But, and this is the kicker, the coach also admitted there were moments when Watson *didn’t* perform.

The Clock Is Ticking For Watson’s Tenure

Monken might have a history of shrugging off fan reactions, but there’s a limit to everything, right? If Watson struggles again this Sunday, that Week 3 home opener could be an absolute nightmare for him, echoing those preseason boos. The coach knows it, the fans know it, and you’ve gotta believe Watson knows it too. There’s a clear “level Watson has to reach this Sunday” if the Browns are going to keep trying to “salvage something from his tenure with the team.” It feels like a make-or-break moment is coming sooner rather than later.

All eyes are on this Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. If Watson can’t find consistency, that Week 3 home opener in Cleveland is going to be absolutely electric, for better or worse.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.