Deshaun Watson Defends Himself Amid Criticism After Loss
WHO:
NBC Sports - Denzel Ward, a player for the Cleveland Browns, expressed his support for Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback.
Pro Football Network - Cam Newton, former NFL MVP, criticized Deshaun Watson.
Heavy NFL - Deshaun Watson, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns
Pro Football Network - Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Browns writer
WHAT:
NBC Sports - Deshaun Watson stated, "Had one turnover, a couple — that one sack-fumble, have to protect the ball, but we recovered it," when discussing his Week 1 performance.
NBC Sports - Watson mentioned, "We just didn’t have opportunities in the red zone to get points," regarding the offense's struggles in the Week 1 loss.
NBC Sports - Watson's comments reflect a belief that the media's expectations are unrealistic, stating, "I think the media has this expectation that I’m supposed to throw [for] 400 yards and five touchdowns every week."
NBC Sports - Deshaun Watson will start for the Browns again on Sunday when they play Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.
NBC Sports - Watson stated, "No, I think personally, I think all that is for the media," regarding the pressure to perform at a high level.
NBC Sports - Deshaun Watson stated, "No, I think personally, I think all that is for the media," regarding expectations for his performance.
NBC Sports - Watson mentioned, "Only six incompletions — one of them was a pick, one of them was the end of the game, end of the half. Tipped ball. Two missed throws, and then a throwaway," when discussing his Week 1 performance.
NBC Sports - Watson acknowledged having "one turnover" and "a couple — that one sack-fumble" during the Week 1 loss.
NBC Sports - Watson noted that the offense had "multiple pre-snap penalties" and had to use a timeout to avoid further issues.
NBC Sports - Watson has not yet thrown for even 300 yards since joining the Browns.
NBC Sports - Watson stated, "I think the media has this expectation that I’m supposed to throw [for] 400 yards and five touchdowns every week."
NBC Sports - Watson described the offense's struggles, stating they "finished with multiple pre-snap penalties and had to resort to a timeout to avoid more."
NBC Sports - Deshaun Watson stated, "No, I think personally, I think all that is for the media," regarding expectations for his performance.
NBC Sports - Watson mentioned, "Only six incompletions — one of them was a pick, one of them was the end of the game, end of the half. Tipped ball. Two missed throws, and then a throwaway," when discussing his Week 1 performance.
NBC Sports - Deshaun Watson stated, "I think the media has this expectation that I’m supposed to throw [for] 400 yards and five touchdowns every week."
NBC Sports - Watson acknowledged having "one turnover" and "a couple — that one sack-fumble" during the Week 1 loss.
NBC Sports - Watson noted that the offense had "multiple pre-snap penalties" and had to use a timeout to avoid further issues.
NBC Sports - Watson has not yet thrown for even 300 yards since joining the Browns.
Pro Football Network - Deshaun Watson described the media's expectations of him as "so disrespectful to the fans" and referred to himself as "the biggest clown" in response to criticism.
Pro Football Network - Cam Newton urged Watson to "stop making bad decisions" as pressure mounts for the Browns to consider giving Shedeur Sanders an opportunity.
Heavy NFL - Deshaun Watson faced criticism after a poor performance in a Week 1 loss.
Pro Football Network - NFL fans criticized Mary Kay Cabot for highlighting a positive statistic from Watson's Week 1 performance, describing it as "glorifying garbage time" and "unbelievable spin."
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - Cleveland, Ohio, home of the Cleveland Browns
WHEN:
NBC Sports - The Browns’ home opener against the Panthers is scheduled for Week 3.
NBC Sports - The Browns will play Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers on an upcoming Sunday.
NBC Sports - The Browns’ home opener against the Panthers is scheduled for Week 3.
NBC Sports - The Browns will play Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers on an upcoming Sunday.
NBC Sports - The Browns’ home opener against the Panthers is scheduled for Week 3.
WHY:
NBC Sports - Watson's remarks indicate he feels the media's portrayal of his performance contributes to the pressure he faces as the starting quarterback.
NBC Sports - Watson's comments reflect his belief that media expectations are unrealistic and contribute to the pressure he faces.
Heavy NFL - Watson's performance led to backlash from fans and critics, prompting him to defend himself.
HOW:
NBC Sports - Watson described the offense's struggles, stating they "finished with multiple pre-snap penalties and had to resort to a timeout to avoid more."
Pro Football Network - Newton's comments reflect growing frustration among fans and analysts regarding Watson's performance and decision-making on the field.
Heavy NFL - Watson responded to his critics directly, indicating he was aware of the negative feedback regarding his performance.
Deshaun Watson reflected on his Week 1 performance, acknowledging a turnover and a sack-fumble while emphasizing the need to protect the ball, though he noted they managed to recover it. He also pointed out that the offense struggled to capitalize on red zone opportunities during the loss, expressing frustration over the lack of scoring chances. Additionally, Watson expressed his belief that the media's expectations for him to consistently throw for 400 yards and five touchdowns are unrealistic, highlighting the pressure he feels as the starting quarterback.