{
  "id": 6157106,
  "title": "Browns Fans Fuming Over Todd Monken’s Latest Deshaun Watson Announcement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/browns-fans-fuming-over-todd-monkens-latest-deshaun-watson",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T19:07:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/browns-fans-fuming-over-todd-monkens-latest-deshaun-watson-announcement-12413310"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Browns fans are furious following coach Todd Monken's latest announcement regarding Deshaun Watson's role on the team. The debate over Watson and Shedeur Sanders for the starting quarterback position dominated the summer. Although Monken chose Watson, the move faced significant criticism. Fans were upset that Watson had publicly criticized Browns supporters for booing him during a preseason game, and then the team proceeded to make him the starting quarterback against their will. On Monday, Monken further enraged supporters by announcing the Week 1 captains, with Watson among the selected players. The decision to name Watson a captain specifically ignited anger and frustration among the fans, who felt the team was \"shoving Watson down our throats.\" Fans questioned Monken's judgment, comparing him unfavorably to former coach Kevin Stefanski. The Browns' regular season opener is scheduled for Sunday against the Jaguars, providing fans their first opportunity to see Watson's performance.",
  "summary": "Todd Monken's latest decision involving Deshaun Watson has Browns fans fuming ahead of the team's Week 1 opener.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cleveland Browns fans furious over Deshaun Watson's role announcement.",
    "Coach Todd Monken's decision to name Watson starting QB sparks outrage.",
    "Fans question Monken's judgment, compare him to former coach Kevin Stefanski."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}