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ArticleCleveland Browns news: HoF isssues, dustups, salary cap, and more!September 5, 2026

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Would I open the season with Deshaun Watson as the Browns' quarterback? Absolutely not.

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Pluto would not start Watson to open the 2026 season.

Terry Pluto, a source commentator, explicitly states he would not open the season with Deshaun Watson as the Browns' quarterback, indicating skepticism about the quarterback's readiness or fit for the 2026 season.

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Watson among QB options; poor play could handicap young offensive weapons.

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Browns QBs need ~600 more passing yards in 2026 to reach playoff threshold.

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Deshaun WatsonNegativeProjection

Browns QB rotation needs 600+ more passing yards to reach playoff threshold.

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Watson gets 2026 to prove he's a franchise QB despite skepticism.

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Watson gets first shot to prove doubters wrong in 2026 season.

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Watson's 5.9 YPA and 62% completion rate limit pass-catcher upside.

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