Rich Eisen Critiques Deshaun Watson's Performance After Browns' QB Decision

Deshaun Watson has been named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, but his recent performance has drawn sharp criticism from NFL analyst Rich Eisen. Watson played in the second half of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, where he struggled against the team's backup players, leading to boos from the home crowd.

Eisen's comments came during an episode of The Rich Eisen Show, where he described Watson's performance as disappointing and suggested that the team had hoped to see signs of the talent he displayed with the Houston Texans. Watson's statistics with the Browns show a decline, with 3,365 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions over 19 starts, which is below his previous performance levels.

Despite the criticism, Watson dismissed the idea that his performance was the reason for the negative fan reaction, attributing it to personal issues. Eisen countered this claim, emphasizing that the boos were indeed performance-related. The Browns are set to begin their regular season with two away games, which could impact Watson's reception when he returns home.