Monken’s Clean Slate for Watson | Cleveland Browns News

Todd Monken is embracing a “clean slate” mindset as he prepares Deshaun Watson to start for the Browns against the Jaguars — his first game under center in nearly two years. After a brutal 2024 and 2025 sidelined by injury and off-field drama, Watson’s recent play has been painfully inefficient, ranking among the worst in the league. Yet Monken, who once coached against him in Baltimore, refuses to dwell on the past, insisting every player deserves a fresh chance to prove they’re elite. With no other proven QBs on the roster, the Browns are betting on potential over pedigree — letting Watson and the team rise or fall together as the season begins.

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