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Todd Monken says Deshaun Watson to start Week 2: "There were really good things on film"

If you thought the Browns would stop playing Deshaun Watson after their Week 1 stinker — why?

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced that Deshaun Watson will start for the team in their Week 2 game against the Buccaneers, despite their 34-10 loss in Week 1. Monken highlighted several positive aspects of Watson's performance in the loss, such as completing passes, making key throws, and communicating effectively with receivers. However, he also acknowledged areas for improvement, including the team's inability to function consistently as an offense and the need for better execution on plays.

Monken emphasized that Watson did not appear tentative when trying to throw downfield, despite a missed throw in the final minutes of the game. He believed that the Browns had "too many Browns hurting Browns moments" and that coaching and playcalling could have contributed to the team's struggles. Despite the loss, Monken expressed confidence in Watson's development and the team's potential for improvement in their next game.

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