Deshaun Watson Was Mercilessly Booed, Then Took Selfies. Browns Fans’ Wild Flip Tells You Everything About Their Early Season.

Five days, man. That’s all it took for Deshaun Watson’s relationship with Browns fans to go from completely broken to signing autographs and snapping selfies before the preseason finale. This wild emotional whiplash tells you everything about the stakes heading into the regular season.

The Booing, the Complaints, and the Apology

Just last Saturday, the scene was brutal. Watson stepped onto the field for a preseason appearance and got mercilessly booed by his own fans. He then had the nerve to complain to reporters about the treatment. It felt like a permanent fracture, like there was no coming back from that kind of public outcry and his response. But then, on Monday, Watson issued an apology for his comments. It was a step, sure, but would it actually change anything?

Selfies and Shifting Loyalties

Fast forward to Thursday night before the team’s preseason finale, and suddenly, Watson was out there, taking photos and signing autographs with Browns fans. It shows you that while plenty of fans want absolutely nothing to do with him, it’s not a universal feeling. And honestly, for a lot of people, all it takes are a couple of W’s to change their minds completely.

Week 1 and Week 2: Everything on the Line

That’s exactly what the Browns are banking on. They’re hoping Watson can lead them to a 2-0 start, something the franchise hasn’t done since way back in 1993. Their first two games are on the road, at Jacksonville and then at Tampa Bay. If they can pull off those wins and return to Cleveland for the Week 3 home opener against the Panthers with a perfect record, they might just silence the boos. If not, it could get ugly. Owner Jimmy Haslam called Watson a “big swing and miss” last year, and 0-2 out of the gate would make that statement feel painfully true all over again. What happens in those first two weeks will decide everything for Watson and this team.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.