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ArticleThe NFL’s 10 worst quarterback situations: How does the Browns' disaster compar...September 2, 2026

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The Browns remain stuck in quarterback purgatory as they enter the season with Deshaun Watson as the starter.

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Watson starts for Browns amid ongoing QB situation dysfunction.

Deshaun Watson enters the season as the Browns' starter amid the team remaining stuck in quarterback purgatory, suggesting significant organizational dysfunction and uncertainty surrounding the quarterback position despite his starter designation.

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Monken chose Watson over Sanders; past film deemed irrelevant to current role.

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Monken taking 'clean slate' approach; won't dwell on Watson's past performance despite knowing his decline.

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Monken's clean-slate approach may shield Watson from accountability but carries risk if poor play continues.

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Watson's career revival depends on Monken's offensive approach.

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Watson's poor preseason and game-manager ceiling limit Browns passing game upside.

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Watson's Houston-era production unlikely to return; Monken ignoring decline.

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