“I don’t see it. I don’t hear it.” The Browns QB Deshaun Watson thought the Dawg Pound wasn’t begging for a trade or calling for his benching. It’s a good thing he’s not on X. Had he been there, he would have understood the fans’ dismay over his performances. More than that, it’s the $230 million deal that’s giving them a headache. But guess what? WR Amari Cooper has stood his ground on those calls.

When speaking to the media on Thursday, Cooper had no doubts about Deshaun Watson’s ability to turn things around, saying, “Knowing how he prepares, knowing his mindset, and just the type of person and player he is, I definitely feel that he’d do that.” That’s the kind of locker room confidence you want to see, right? But even Cooper admitted the Browns haven’t exactly hit the ground running this season. Still, he believes there’s plenty of time for a course correction.

But it’s not just Cooper backing his signal-caller. Head coach Kevin Stefanski also seems to have Watson’s back. He further quashed Dawg Pound’s cries by saying that benching him wasn’t even on the table. Uh-Oh! Our guess is, it’s not going to happen anytime soon.

Sure, there are plays Watson might want a do-over on (who doesn’t?), but Stefanski pointed out that it’s not just about the QB. He’s owning his part in the struggles too, saying, “There are calls that I want back. That happens in the course of a game.” It’s a team effort, from the coaches to the players, to clean things up and execute.

Looking at the numbers, though, it’s not a pretty sight. Watson’s passer rating sits at 74.8, which ranks 27th in the league—only a few names below him. And it’s not just Watson; the Browns rank dead last in key offensive categories like yards per game and passing efficiency. The critics are getting louder, and fans are starting to wonder if it’s time to make a change at quarterback.

But Watson? He’s not fazed by the noise. He’s doing what every QB under fire tries to do—tuning it all out. According to him, everyone’s got his back. The only time he hears about the chatter is when it’s brought up by reporters or folks outside the locker room. Who’s gonna tell him? I mean, he’s not wrong. But in the game of fame, he’s losing popularity thick and fast.

Deshaun Watson is not the guy, per HOFer!

A 1-4 start. Struggling offense. And a QB, who’s yet to hit 200 passing yards in any of the games this season. These problems are not enough for the Browns HC Kevin Stefanski to bench Deshaun Watson. However, not everyone believes that Watson is the answer. NFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner has some thoughts—they might not be pleasant to the ears. The Browns’ offensive woes? Forget the stat sheet, they’re about the guy under center.

And Warner, a Super Bowl champ and film study guru, thinks it’s time for a change. And quickly. That is, if Cleveland wants to make it to the playoffs.“If I was running the Browns, I would make a change at the quarterback position,” Kurt said without breaking his breath. Bold, right? He even acknowledged the tough spot the Browns are in, with all that guaranteed money tied up in Watson.

But according to Warner, none of that matters if Watson can’t win games. “He’s not playing very good football. He’s not seeing what’s going on,” Warner added. As candid as it gets. And to be honest, he’s just echoing what the fans have been chanting. Let’s be honest—Warner knows what it takes to succeed as a play-caller. So, when an HOFer isn’t cutting it, you kind of have to listen.

Warner suggests that stepping back might actually help Watson. His take is clear: “They’re not going to win football games consistently with this kind of quarterback play.” It’s tough love, but maybe it’s what Watson needs to hear.

A reset. Away from the pressure and the massive contract, might just be the ticket to salvaging his career. But for now, it’s a harsh reality—Watson isn’t the guy the Browns hoped he’d be. Or at least he hasn’t shown it yet. In either case, Kurt’s take stands true.