Deshaun Watson booed by Browns fans, fires back after poor outing opens door for Shedeur Sanders
Deshaun Watson was booed at home before the Browns preseason game even started, then struggled completing just 5 of 12 passes against Buffalo.
TL;DR
- Deshaun Watson was booed by Cleveland Browns fans during his return to Huntington Bank Field.
- Watson expressed his hurt and anger over the fan reaction, calling it "disrespectful" and "personal."
- He recalled fans cheering when he tore his Achilles, questioning their support based on performance alone.
- Watson struggled in the game, completing 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and throwing an interception.
- Rival quarterback Shedeur Sanders performed better, completing 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown.
- Coach Todd Monken stated that good performance is key to overcoming fan disapproval.
- Watson feels the competition is a "two-front war" due to fan sentiment and the quarterback battle.