Browns Fans Hurl Obscenities at Deshaun Watson After Disastrous Jaguars Game
Cleveland Browns fans weren't afraid to let QB Deshaun Watson know how they really feel about him after Sunday's game.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson faced a hostile reception from fans following a disastrous Week 1 performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watson completed just 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown, and an interception, while taking five sacks and fumbling once. His team managed only 272 total yards and 10 points.
The poor showing led to a groundswell of fans calling for backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders to replace him. A video emerged showing fans shouting, "F--- you, Deshaun. F--- you," and the clip went viral, garnering nearly 700,000 views in less than six hours. Given Watson's controversial past, it should come as no surprise that he received a less than warm reception.
In the preseason, he had criticized Browns fans for cheering when he got injured two seasons ago. Watson himself admitted, "When a person gets hurt, especially in their own city, and they cheer... It’s a mental battle every day." Despite the backlash, Watson expressed hope that if he becomes the starter, it might be 17 road games away.
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