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Browns coach Todd Monken confirmed Wednesday that Deshaun Watson will start at quarterback in Week 10 against the Texans. Monken opened his press conference with the announcement.
Watson did not play last week after missing a pair of practices while in concussion protocol. Cleveland heads into the Texans game at 5-4.
Monken explains the delay in naming a starter
Monken had declined to say who would start during his Monday press conference. He said he wanted to talk to the coaching staff before making the decision public.
He pointed to Watson’s play over the previous eight games as part of the decision.
“Deshaun played pretty well,” Monken said. “That was my intention, I just wanted to make sure to run it by my staff before I said it publicly. I don’t know why I have to say it publicly.”
Asked whether quarterback decisions would be made week to week, Monken said he does not view it that way.
“I don’t look at it week-to-week and I don’t look at it as long term. We’re judged each week. I am, he is, our team is,” Monken said. “I anticipate him being our starter. That’s what he’s been, he’s been our starter. . . . I have no intention of Deshaun not being our starter.”
Bye week follows the Texans game
The Browns have a bye in Week 11. According to NBC Sports, Monken may face more questions about the plan for Watson if Cleveland is unable to stay above .500 after the bye.
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Source: As reported by NBC Sports.
