In a tense moment during Sunday’s 16-20 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Deshaun Watson and backup signal-caller Jameis Winston were seen reprimanding right tackle Dawand Jones for a crucial mistake. The misstep allowed defensive end Tyree Wilson to get past Jones and disrupt Watson’s throwing motion, resulting in an incomplete pass to wide receiver Amari Cooper.
After the game, Watson and Winston downplayed the incident, but acknowledged the importance of executing plays correctly. “We all need to be on the same page to make big plays happen,” Watson said. Jones, a rookie tackle, took responsibility for the error, saying he needed to improve his focus on play counts.
Despite the setback, Watson offered words of encouragement to Jones on the sideline, telling him he had the potential to be one of the league’s top tackles. The loss marked the Browns’ second consecutive defeat, dropping their record to 1-3 under Coach Kevin Stefanski. Winston emphasized the importance of holding each other to a high standard, saying, “We all need to be accountable to that standard.”
The Browns will look to bounce back on October 6 when they face the Washington Commanders on the road.
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