Deshaun Watson: My emotions got the best of me after being booed
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Deshaun Watson addressed the booing he received during a recent Browns preseason game, calling it “disrespectful” and personal rather than related to his on-field performance.
- Watson acknowledged his emotional reaction to the situation and clarified that his previous comments were not meant to offend the city’s fans, many of whom have supported him.
- He expressed understanding of the fans’ frustration due to the team’s struggles, injuries, and poor performance, and emphasized his desire to focus on football moving forward.
- Watson said he is motivated by being named the Browns’ starting quarterback and hopes to give the city reasons to celebrate in upcoming games, particularly at the home opener in Week 3.
- Browns head coach Todd Monken believes that team success will help improve Watson’s relationship with fans, and Watson now has the opportunity to prove that winning can change perceptions.
