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HC Todd Monken changes tune, not about Deshaun Watson but about team’s buy-in with the QB

Following an intense offseason battle for the Cleveland Browns' top quarterback spot, new head coach Todd Monken selected Deshaun Watson over second-year signal-caller Shedeur Sanders. Watson, playing in his first game in almost two years, struggled alongside the rest of the squad during a lopsided 34-10 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1.

Despite heavy public criticism surrounding his choice to start the polarizing veteran, Monken defended Watson after the setback and dismissed concerns regarding his own job security. However, the coach avoided officially committing to Watson for Week 2, leaving the door open to a potential switch under center while focusing on the roster's overall commitment to the passer.