Deshaun Watson Sounds off on 'Disrespectful' Browns Fans Booing Him

With the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition ongoing heading into Week 1 of the regular season, both Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders received playing time in the team's latest preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. The Browns suffered a heavy defeat, falling 31-7, and Watson experienced boos from the crowd during the match.

When questioned about his reaction to the booing, Watson stated that it didn't affect him much, considering it was a personal issue beyond his performance on the field. He recounted how the same fanbase cheered when he got injured, questioning the relevance of their reaction to his performance. Watson acknowledged that some fans booing him wouldn't make him reconsider joining the Browns, but admitted that he had different thoughts about the reception he would receive in Cleveland.

He remained patient and optimistic, believing the situation would turn out positively for him. In the preseason loss, Watson completed 5 out of 12 passes for 36 yards without a touchdown or an interception, while Sanders had a stronger outing, completing 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards and an interception. The ultimate decision on who will start as the team's quarterback in Week 1 will be made based on practices and preseason performances, with head coach Todd Monken not ruling out a decision beyond the next week.

The Browns will have one more preseason game before facing the New England Patriots on Aug. 27, with their regular-season opener set for Sept. 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.