Ken lays out his glass-half-full case for why Todd Monken's roster and quarterback decisions actually make sense given the Browns' cap situation and lack of depth, but admits it puts him in an unpopular spot with fans. A caller named Deshaun then pushes back hard, arguing the real reason Watson is starting has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with giving a desperate veteran one last shot at a payday. The debate boils over into a heated back and forth comparing the decision to Nick Chubb's final season, with Ken pushing the caller to defend a claim about Watson and Shedeur looking like the same quarterback in camp.
Is Deshaun Watson's Career Really Over If He Doesn't Start Week One?
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after the team's 31-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills in a preseason game against the at Huntington Bank Field on August 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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