Commanders Coach Reveals Plan for Browns' Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns present a challenge for the Washington Commanders with Deshaun Watson.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 3, 2024

Sep 29, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to make a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders defense hopes to keep performing at a high level this week when Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns come to town.

Though Watson hasn't played at his peak so far this season for the Browns, his threat is always looming. Commanders coach Dan Quinn gave some brief insight on what the plan is to contain him in Week 5.

"I think we all know Deshaun's ability to get outside the pocket and convert and create in that way," Quinn said. "So, anytime a player is a dual threat of runs and passes and can convert throwing it or with their legs, that's a big deal. They've got a number of weapons on their offense and so not just directed to him, but each game plan a little bit different. How do we go about it? Our own team has a quarterback that gets outside the pocket and makes a lot of plays. So, we like doing competitions even at practice you'll see that today, you'll see that tomorrow where we just go the ones against the ones."

The Commanders think they can somewhat mimic Watson with Jayden Daniels, and their mobile abilities do make the two of them comparable. Quinn hopes to "lean into" preparing against Cleveland's offense by utilizing his own team's strengths, and there's reason to believe that could work.

Part of the benefit for the defense is practicing against Daniels every week, so that is a positive for the team, and now they look to strengthen the group overall ahead of this week's game against the Browns.

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Published Oct 3, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.