Daryl Ruiter joins Ken and Lima to break down the Browns' win over Tampa Bay, crediting Deshaun Watson for protecting the ball and Mike Rutenberg's defensive adjustments, while pointing to a 12-carry, 21-yard rushing day as the one big negative. He questions why it took until Week 2 to shorten the play calls, and still expects Watson to get at least four starts, even if he struggles against Carolina. The conversation also covers Denzel Boston's growing hype and Baker Mayfield falling to 0-2 in revenge games, and Daryl doesn't mind fans wearing Mayfield jerseys.
Daryl Ruiter Says Deshaun Watson Earned a Longer Leash With Bucs Win
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns reacts against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
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Published Sep 21, 2026, 08:55 AM ETUpdated Sep 21, 2026, 08:54 AM ET
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