Monken’s Clean Slate Bet on Watson | Cleveland Browns News

0:00On September 2nd, the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Todd Monkin, is catching some serious flak. He admitted that when he was deciding on the starting quarterback, he didn't really dive deep into DeShawn Watson's past performances with the team. Monkin said he focused on what he saw during practices and preseason games, wanting to give everyone a clean slate. He explained that he believes every player on the roster deserves a fresh start, and he wants to see them prove they can play at an elite level. Monkin mentioned that he viewed Watson's past from a distance, but ultimately, he wanted to evaluate him based on the current situation, with a new, coaching staff, and a different system in place. This approach has definitely stirred up some strong opinions on mine. Many fans and analysts are pointing out that Watson's track record, with the Browns hasn't been stellar, and ignoring that history seems risky. Some are comparing it to past coaching decisions that didn't pan out, expressing concern about the team's future. Watson's stats since joining the Browns haven't exactly been overwhelming, he's played in 19 games,

1:04with a completion percentage of 61.2%, throwing 19 touchdowns against 12 interceptions. The team's record in those starts is 9 wins and 10 losses. He's also dealt with significant injuries, including a fractured throwing shoulder and a ruptured Achilles. Despite the criticism, some people are defending Monkin's strategy. They argue that Watson's past performances under different coaches and systems should indicate his evaluation now. The focus they say should be on what Monkin observed firsthand during the offseason and training camp, letting the present performance speak for itself. Stay locked in with Cleveland Browns News Today. AI-powered updates. I'm Cory