Main as much as their Week 4 matchup with the Ravens, Browns’ QB Deshaun Watson was coping with a shoulder harm. Reportedly, he instructed his teammates all week that he needs to be able to go for Sunday. When Watson completed his pre-game warmups final Sunday, he knew one thing wasn’t proper.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated Watson is aware of his physique effectively and let the 28-year-old make the decision as as to whether he’d play or not. That’s very uncommon {that a} participant has the ultimate judgment on a choice like that. Watson absolutely might have performed and his teammates weren’t completely happy that he didn’t. Jason Lloyd of The Athletic stated gamers have been aggravated after Watson insisted all week that he’d be capable of play.
The Browns have a bye in Week 5 and can face the 49ers on Sunday 10/15
Do you suppose Kevin Stefanski threw Deshaun Watson underneath the bus? #DawgPound
“I didn’t see it like that…”
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— The Return With Josh & Maria Cribbs (@TheCribbsShow) October 4, 2023
Within the 2023 preseason, the Browns had loads of depth at QB. Nonetheless, the staff determined to commerce Joshua Dobbs to the Cardinals and abruptly the backup job was obtainable. Cleveland drafted QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson within the fifth spherical out of UCLA. This was DTR’s first ever NFL begin and he struggled.
Thompson-Robinson was 19-36 passing for 121 yards, zero touchdowns, and three interceptions. The Browns have been by no means ready to win with the rookie making his first begin on brief discover. Deshaun Watson was coping with a bruised throwing shoulder and felt like he was unable to play. Jason Lloyd of The Athletic stated Watson’s teammates would have somewhat him say that he’d give it a shot after which sit out. They weren’t proud of how he stated all week that he would play after which was out hours earlier than the sport.
Kevin Stefanski: Deshaun Watson was cleared however determined to not play; @RealSkipBayless reacts:
“In all my time of overlaying the sport, I’ve by no means seen a coach declaring that it’s all on the participant.” pic.twitter.com/aKrG6Eqb7J
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) October 3, 2023
Transferring ahead, this shouldn’t be a difficulty for the Browns. Watson clearly bought the message that his teammates weren’t proud of how Sunday was dealt with. He’s a pacesetter on their staff and he’ll should deal with himself higher subsequent time if he needs to maintain the respect of everybody within the locker room.
