Rex Ryan criticizes Browns for starting Deshaun Watson in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faced criticism after a disappointing season debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13, 2026. In the game, Watson threw an interception early as the Browns fell behind 31-0 and eventually lost 34-10. Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan expressed strong disapproval of Watson being named the starting quarterback, suggesting the decision was wrong given Watson's past comments about the fanbase. Watson's performance raises questions about his position as starter moving forward, with fans and analysts scrutinizing his relationship with the crowd and his ability to improve next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- •Browns lost to Jaguars 34-10 in season opener.
- •Watson's early interception put pressure on the team.
- •Rex Ryan criticized the decision to start Watson.
- •Watson faces scrutiny heading into Week 2 against Buccaneers.
- •Fans have expressed dissatisfaction with Watson's performance.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘No Way Would I Have Started Him’ — Ex NFL HC Doesn’t Agree With Browns’ Decision To Hand Deshaun Watson the QB1 Spot
"It looks like the 2026 season is not going the way Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had planned. Watson had quite a disappointing season debut on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving fans wondering how things might have gone if the head coach had picked Shedeur Sanders. Rex Ryan Rips Browns for Starting Deshaun Watson […] The post ‘No Way Would I Have Started Him’ — Ex NFL HC Doesn’t Agree With Browns’ Decision To Hand Deshaun Watson the QB1 Spot appeared first on Gridiron
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