Browns’ Kevin Stefanski explains why he’s sticking with Deshaun Watson

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is shockingly sticking with starting quarterback Deshaun Watson after a 1-5 start to the season.

The NFL world has been calling for Stefanski to replace Watson with Jameis Winston for weeks. Watson has had some huge issues this season, posting one embarrassing statistic after another. Watson, for example, completed 27 drives before finally converting a third-down play on Sunday.

Despite all the criticism, Stefanski remains strong with Watson. This is the answer he gave to reporters who asked him why he wouldn’t start Winston.

“I think Deshaun gives us the best chance to win and still gives us the best chance to win,” Stefanski told reporters on Monday.

The Browns are coming off their fourth straight loss, a 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Three of the team’s losses came by four to six points.

Watson has completed 122 of 199 passing attempts for 1,020 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions. He has been sacked 31 times, which is the most in the league. The second most is Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who has been sacked 20 times. Watson has posted a QBR of 76.6, which is in the bottom half of the league.

The Browns play the AFC North division rival Cincinnati Bengals at home on Sunday. A win led by Watson would be huge for the Browns, but a loss could make Stefanski finally reevaluate who he wants at QB1.