Deshaun Watson, QB for the Browns, Sends a Strong Message on Coaching Change
Deshaun Watson fully supports the Cleveland Browns hiring Ken Dorsey as their new offensive coordinator, and here’s what he had to say during his introductory press conference.
The Browns officially announced Dorsey’s hiring on February 5th. He replaces Alex Van Pelt, who was fired shortly after the season ended.
In his first press conference, Dorsey spoke at length about Watson and his $230 million QB expectations. “I’m really excited to start this offense, especially Deshaun, who is one of the best quarterbacks in the league,” Dorsey said. “It’s an opportunity for him to really break through this season and help prove that he really is the best quarterback in this league that can operate and help win some football games.”
Watson was excited to meet Dorsey, who spoke with Quincy Avery on the most recent episode of his “QB Unplugged” show. Watson said in his first thoughts after the match: “I’m happy. I am excited”. “First of all, he was a former player. Mostly at the collegiate level, but a few at the professional level. I know he’s bounced around a bit, but he’s still got quarterback experience. “I also listened to his press conference. It was great to hear him talk about what makes me the best player of all time. That’s the key.”
Browns QB Deshaun Watson is ready to learn from Ken Dorsey.
Dorsey has experience coaching two-way threats like Cam Newton and Josh Allen. Watson found it had a positive effect on his game. “He was Cam [Newton’s] quarterbacks coach when he won the MVP and took them to the Super Bowl. Everybody knows what Josh [Allen] is doing in Buffalo. I think he’s finished second and third in the MVP [voting] a couple of times,” Watson said. “I’m excited to go to Cleveland and pick up the playbook and learn from there.”
Watson is currently in Los Angeles undergoing shoulder rehabilitation and training for the season. Watson spoke with former members of the Bills who played during the Dorsey era and received positive feedback.
“I’m training in LA with some guys that played in Buffalo,” Watson said. “I asked him about Ken and he said, ‘Oh, he’s very interesting.’ “He wants to score a lot of points, he wants to have the best offense in the league and he wants everyone to be successful.”
The Browns fired Alex Van Pelt because of Watson’s disappointment.
Watson’s first two seasons in Cleveland were uneventful. Due to long suspensions and injuries, he only played in 12 games. He passed for 2,217 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions with the Browns.
According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, one of the reasons Van Pelt was fired was Watson’s lack of offensive success. “The reason he was sent to Cleveland was not because of coach Kevin Stefanski, but because of owner and chief strategy officer Paul DePodesta, who was unhappy with Deshaun Watson’s actions,” Breer told Radio Zolak. & Bertrand’ show. “I don’t think the people who made that decision really knew how valuable [Van Pelt] is to these employees. “Other people in the state were shocked when he was fired.”
Van Pelt quickly landed a new gig as offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots.
Brown’s offense has grown more than Van Pelt’s. The Browns will have a new offensive line coach (Andy Dickerson), tight ends coach (Tommy Rees) and running backs coach (Duce Staley) next season. Watson is pleased with the changes. “Our coaching staff has some strength,” Watson said. “Now we have to teach it, teach it, share it and make it happen on Sunday.”
Watson is still recovering from shoulder surgery, but said he is ready for training camp.
