Dawgs By Nature on Deshaun Watson

Watson named starter but season hopes are low; needs to elevate play.

Named Browns Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders, but expectations are low for the 2026 season. Hall of Famer Joe Thomas says Watson simply needs to 'play better football' on the field, implying current performance has been subpar. The source notes that 'hopes for the Browns 2026 season are not high' given how HC Todd Monken handled the QB competition and the performances of the quarterbacks themselves. Watson's salary was cited as a factor in the starter decision, raising questions about whether merit or financial commitment drove the choice.

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