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Former NFL QB Expects Browns' Deshaun Watson to Fail: 'It's Gonna Happen'

Former NFL QB Expects Browns' Deshaun Watson to Fail: 'It's Gonna Happen'

Summary

The Cleveland Browns have chosen Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for Week 1 despite his recent injuries and weak performance. Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick believes Watson will lose the starting job soon, allowing Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel to take over.

Key Facts

  • Deshaun Watson has not played a regular-season game since October 20, 2024.
  • Watson suffered two Achilles tendon tears and has played 19 poor games since joining the Browns in 2022.
  • The Browns named Watson the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders for the upcoming season opener.
  • Ryan Fitzpatrick, a former NFL quarterback, predicts Watson will fail and lose his starting position.
  • Fitzpatrick says Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, both younger quarterbacks, will get chances to play.
  • Watson’s quarterback rating with the Browns is 80.3, which is considered low.
  • Watson called Browns fans "disrespectful" after they booed him.
  • The Browns have a young team with many new players, which may cause offensive struggles this year.
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