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ArticleHC Todd Monken changes tune, not about Deshaun Watson but about team’s buy-in w...
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"They don't have a choice; this isn't a debate." vs. April: "Who's got an inner toughness to move the offense and get us in the end zone? And then ultimately who does the team believe in?"
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Monken backs Watson despite poor film, contradicting earlier player-belief philosophy.

HC Todd Monken committed to Watson as starting QB despite a poor Week 1 performance against Jacksonville, stating "They don't have a choice; this isn't a debate." This represents a shift from Monken's April stance that "players decide who plays" and "who does the team believe in" correlates with performance. The source notes Watson's film told a pessimistic story to fans and media, though Monken saw optimism; Monken's forced backing of Watson amid roster skepticism and poor play magnifies scrutiny on both the offense and Watson's performance.

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