Longtime NFL QB expects Deshaun Watson to fail with Browns: 'It's gonna happen'

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byLongtime NFL QB expects Deshaun Watson to fail with Browns: 'It's gonna happen'Jacob Camenker, USA TODAYFri, August 28, 2026 at 3:57 AM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories‘It Was Shocking, Painful to Watch’ — Former Texans QB Gets Brutally Honest on Browns Star Deshaun Watson’s FilmThe Cleveland Browns’ decision to name Deshaun Watson their Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders has clearly sparked plenty of debate. Watson’s inconsistent preseason performances and growing tension with the Browns fan base have only added to the discussion.Pro Football NetworkThe Cleveland Browns Quarterback Cycle Will Likely Continue Beyond 2026The Cleveland Browns announced on Monday morning that Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback to begin the 2026 season. Watson “beat out” second-year QB Shedeur Sanders in a battle where neither player lit the world on fire, but Sanders arguably played better over the two preseason games. The decision likely extended beyond on-field performance, […] The post The Cleveland Browns Quarterback Cycle Will Likely Continue Beyond 2026 appeared first on Stadium Rant.Stadium Rant“Deshaun Watson Has Been Awful”: Linda Cohn Rips Browns QB While Backing Shedeur SandersThe Cleveland Browns announced that Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback in 2026. Watson and 2025 fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders were fighting for the position in the preseason games.College Football NetworkAdvertisementAdvertisementBrowns news: Deshaun Watson's critics will not agree with Ryan FitzpatrickVeteran quarterback Deshaun Watson has a big opportunity to find redemption with the Cleveland Browns after coach Todd Monken chose him to start over sophomore quarterback Shedeur Sanders, ending their tight competition in training camp. Watson was sidelined last season due to an Achilles injury. While he has a lot of catching up to do, he did […] The post Browns news: Deshaun Watson's critics will not agree with Ryan Fitzpatrick appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsDeshaun Watson Named Browns QB1: Can Cleveland Win Back Its Frustrated Fanbase?The Cleveland Browns finally decided on their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. Following their second preseason game, they announced that veteran Deshaun Watson would start over Shedeur Sanders when Week 1 rolls around. Their fanbase is angry, and rightfully so, but is it too late to earn back some goodwill? Is The Outrage […] The post Deshaun Watson Named Browns QB1: Can Cleveland Win Back Its Frustrated Fanbase? appeared first on Stadium Rant.Stadium Rant‘Shedeur [Sanders] Is Going To Come In and Save Everybody’ — Ex-NFL QB Sounds Off on Browns’ Deshaun Watson ProblemThe Cleveland Browns’ decision to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders in Week 1 has raised plenty of questions. While Watson’s experience played a role in the decision, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick believes Cleveland’s biggest reason for sticking with him is financial.Pro Football NetworkKurt Warner Critiques Browns' Choice of Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders as QB1Kurt Warner Critiques Browns' Choice of Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur Sanders as QB1Athlon Sports‘Not Going To Be a Very Pretty Picture in Cleveland’ — Browns Hall of Famer Warns Deshaun Watson Well in Advance of How Short The Leash Will BeCleveland Browns coach Todd Monken naming Deshaun Watson the team’s starter ahead of Shedeur Sanders has caused widespread consternation among fans and analysts. Hall of Famer Joe Thomas opined that Monken chose Watson over Sanders because of the veteran’s experience running different NFL offenses.Pro Football NetworkWhat’s next for Shedeur Sanders after Deshaun Watson named Browns QB1?Browns coach Todd Monken said Shedeur Sanders understands 'the long game." What does that look like after Deshaun Watson was named QB1?USA TODAY SportsBrowns news: RGIII claims Todd Monken wanted to start Shedeur SandersThe Cleveland Browns recently caused a stir when they named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders for the new season. The move was interpreted by many as having been made by head coach Todd Monken, although some have speculated that the decision could have come from higher up in the organization. Recently, former NFL […] The post Browns news: RGIII claims Todd Monken wanted to start Shedeur Sanders appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsBrowns rumors: Shedeur Sanders dirt comes out with trade, Dillon Gabriel revelationsThe Cleveland Browns are still recovering from the aftershocks of naming Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback this year ahead of Shedeur Sanders . Todd Monken’s decision was met with plenty of backlash from fans who were hoping to see the Sanders get more opportunities to refine his game this year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, reports are now […] The post Browns rumors: Shedeur Sanders dirt comes out with trade, Dillon Gabriel revelations appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsFormer NFL QB accuses Browns of forcing Todd Monken to name Deshaun Watson QB1This is a very bold accusation from Robert Griffin III.The Sporting NewsSteelers could end DeShaun Watson's comeback before Browns see it throughThe Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson as QB1 heading into the 202, but the Pittsburgh Steelers could force their AFC rival to end that experiment in Week 4.Still CurtainShedeur Sanders Receives Tough Update After Deshaun Watson Takes Cleveland Browns QB1 RoleShedeur Sanders Receives Tough Update After Deshaun Watson Takes Cleveland Browns QB1 RoleAthlon Sports‘Sources = Deion [Sanders],’ ‘This Would Be a Bizarre Twist’ — Browns Fans Divided on Ex-NFL Star’s Deshaun Watson Vs. Shedeur Sanders RumorThe Cleveland Browns’ decision to name Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders ahead of the 2026 season has sparked plenty of debate, with former NFL star Robert Griffin III among those questioning the move. Griffin also spilled a major insider claim about why the Browns ultimately chose Watson, triggering reactions throughout the Cleveland community.Pro Football Network“There is Too Much Shedeur Sanders Love”: Mad Dog Russo Defends Browns’ Deshaun Watson Decision With Blunt TakeDeshaun Watson is set to return to regular-season NFL action next month, as he’s the designated Cleveland Browns starter for Week 1. This has been met with a touch of scepticism by fans and some in the media, as the signal-caller hasn’t seen regular-season action since October 2024 and hasn’t played a full NFL season since 2020.College Football Network‘Deshaun Watson Was Not Todd Monken’s Choice’ — Ex-Browns QB Takes Dig at Jimmy Haslam for Making Shedeur Sanders QB2Deshaun Watson was officially named the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders. The decision immediately sparked controversy across the NFL world, prompting a brutally honest response from former Browns QB-turned-analyst Robert Griffin III.Pro Football NetworkJoel Klatt Rips Browns With Blunt Shedeur Sanders WarningJoel Klatt believes Shedeur Sanders' needs to get away from the Cleveland Browns. The post Joel Klatt Rips Browns With Blunt Shedeur Sanders Warning appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRobert Griffin III Reveals Surprising Reason Behind Browns' Decision to Choose Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur SandersRobert Griffin III Reveals Surprising Reason Behind Browns' Decision to Choose Deshaun Watson Over Shedeur SandersAthlon Sports‘Straight Up Lying’ — Ex-NFL DT Fires Back at Reports Claiming Browns Locker Room Wanted Shedeur Sanders Over Deshaun WatsonOne of the most anticipated storylines of this offseason was the QB1 battle for the Cleveland Browns between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Stretching over the summer, fans got a surprising answer after the second week of preseason.Pro Football Network