Watson Starts But Fans Are Unhappy | NFL News

0:00On September 2nd, the Cleveland Browns are heading into the 2026 season with a quarterback situation that's still a major question mark. This offseason, they had a competition between DeShan Watson and Shedder Sanders, and neither really blew anyone away. Ultimately, head coach Todd Monkin decided to go with Watson under center, a move that has definitely stirred up the fan base. Monkin is basing some serious backlash from the Cleveland faithful who clearly aren't thrilled with Watson starting. He's been pretty direct though, saying that fan opinion doesn't factor into his decisions. His priority, he says, is doing what's best for the team's performance, both now and in the future. This decision has left many fans feeling frustrated, with some even comparing Monkin unfavorably to previous coaches who they felt considered fan, sentiment. There's a lot of pressure on Watson, especially since he hasn't played since 2024, and Sanders didn't exactly light it up either. Struggling last season. The coach is clearly betting on Watson, but the fans are already anticipating a tough

1:03home opener. There's talk of potential booing and even more extreme reactions if Watson doesn't perform well in the first two road games. The team's home opener in week three could be pretty intense. It's a rocky start for the Browns before the season even kicks off. Winning games is the only real way to smooth things over, but given the current roster, that's looking like a tough challenge. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.