Jadeveon Clowney Speaks Out on Deshaun Watson’s Decision to Sit Out for Browns

Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, unexpectedly did not play against the Ravens.

Jadeveon Clowney was among those who were surprised by the Cleveland Browns’ Sunday performance against the Baltimore Ravens without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson.

In both Houston and Cleveland, Clowney twice played alongside Watson.
When it was revealed that Watson would be out with a shoulder injury, the Ravens pass-rusher could not believe the information.

He wasn’t sitting out, I didn’t think.
“Even when they told me in this locker room, DTR, I was still like, man, there’s no way,” Clowney recalled of the Ravens’ dominant 28-3 victory.
“They’re probably just playing with us.
“.

Watson was given the all-clear to play by the team doctors, but he elected to sit out.
All throughout practice, Watson didn’t throw a ball.

He understands his body, after all.
Kevin Stefanski, the head coach of the Browns, stated on Monday, October 2, “He’s played through serious pain before, very, very serious injuries.
“It had nothing to do with my ability to tolerate pain. He simply didn’t feel as though he was fully cognizant. “.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Has a Hard Time Getting Going.

The Browns turned to rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, selected in the fifth round, when Watson was out.
In his first career start, Thompson-Robinson struggled mightily, throwing three interceptions against a strong Baltimore defense.

Dorian is obviously disappointed, said Stefanski.
“Well, that was his first outing, you know. He will keep getting better, but that’s really where my attention is right now.
“.

Stefanski claimed that they had anticipated Watson’s late withdrawal, as evidenced by the roster changes made in advance of the game.
When Watson was injured, the Browns promoted seasoned backup PJ Walker from the practice squad, and he started the game as Watson’s main backup.

The backups carry out the plan after you create it.
You adjust your game plan both during the week and during the game depending on who is available to you, Stefanski said.
So, the inability to predict whether DTR would perform was not the cause of what happened on Sunday.
Not at all.
We simply need to play and coach better.
“.

The fact that Dorian Thompson-Robinson must improve is clear.

By selecting Thompson-Robinson as the No. 1, the Browns took a small risk.
quarterback with option number 2. Joshua Dobbs was traded by Cleveland to the Arizona Cardinals for a fifth-round pick after performing well in the preseason.

On Sunday against the Ravens, the rookie faltered when his number was called, but the running game also didn’t help him much.
But he acknowledged his errors and accepted responsibility.

“There is a lot of cleanup to be done from my perspective; I’m just making sure I can handle everything.
Following the defeat, Thompson-Robinson admitted that there were times when she “forced the ball and tried to make a play.”.
Nobody enjoys falling short, not even me.
Everyone, including myself, was hoping for a big win today, and I definitely am one. So, as I said, we have a lot of cleanup to do. I have a ton of cleaning to do.
“.

When the Browns return to the field on October 15 to take on the undefeated San Francisco 49ers, Watson is anticipated to be fit to play.

J. R.
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