Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken ignores past Deshaun Watson game tape

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has faced criticism for his decision to name Deshaun Watson the team's starting quarterback without reviewing his previous 19 games with the franchise. Monken stated that he evaluated Watson based solely on his performance during the most recent offseason and training camp, intending to provide every player on the roster a clean slate. This approach arrives despite Watson completing 61.2% of his passes with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions since joining the team in 2022. Watson, who is returning from a ruptured Achilles injury, recently struggled in a preseason appearance against the Buffalo Bills where he finished 5-of-12 for 36 yards. The coaching decision has sparked public debate regarding the importance of a quarterback's recent performance history when determining a starting lineup.

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