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Monken clarifies 'young' comment regarding Watson

Coach elaborates on remarks ahead of Week 3 Panthers game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 241 min read
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Todd Monken explains what he meant be referring to Deshaun Watson as “young” earlier this week #Browns https://t.co/H9ph

What happened: Todd Monken clarified his recent description of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson as "young." Monken expanded on his earlier remarks regarding the veteran quarterback's experience and development in the offensive system.

Why it matters: The clarification addresses the evolving dynamic between Monken and his starting quarterback as Cleveland navigates the early portion of its regular season. Monken picked Watson as the Week 1 starter in August and continues to rely on him as the offensive leader.

What to watch: Watson prepares to lead the offense against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. He will take the field in front of the Cleveland home crowd for the upcoming matchup.

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