THE Cleveland Browns have made a major bench decision over struggling star Deshaun Watson.
The AFC North team are having a dreadful season, with a shocking 1-5 record.
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is also facing calls to be fired[/caption]
Deshaun Watson is having an awful season, with the Browns going 1-5 for 2024-25[/caption]
They are bottom of their division, and will need a miracle to even make the playoffs.
Their offense has been a particular concern, with quarterback Watson in awful form.
This is despite them handing the controversial QB a $230 million, five year contract.
Now, head coach Kevin Stefanski has spoken out about Watson’s future as a starter.
There have been calls from fans, analysts and ex-players to bench the 29-year-old.
The Browns lost 20-16 to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to add to their woes.
“I think Deshaun gives us the best chance to win,” said Stefanski.
“He continues to give us the best chance to win.”
The Browns backup quarterback is Jameis Winston, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson third in line.
Watson opened up on the offensive issues after the Eagles loss.
He threw for just 168 yards with no touchdowns, going 16 of 23.
The ex-Houston Texans ace was also sacked five times.
“Me being the quarterback of this offense with Kevin and Ken, we have to do something a little bit,” Watson said.
“I don’t know what we have to do, but we need to do something to lock in, so we don’t cost ourselves anymore games.
“We’ve got to really turn this around.”
The Browns were hammered 34-13 by the Washington Commanders last week.
Watson completed just 53.6 per cent of his passes during that game.
And Stefanski had to come out to defend his quarterback following that showdown.
“We’re not changing quarterbacks,” Stefanski said.
“We need to play better. I need to coach better.
“That’s really what it is.”
