​Sep 20, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. © Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesThe turnaround over two weeks from Deshaun Watson has been undeniable. After being the most widely criticized quarterback in the entire league, he silenced his critics in a major way against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.As a result, all of the speculation about Shedeur Sanders getting the starting nod for their home opener in Week 3 has quieted down. But a former MVP believes the Cleveland Browns are relying a bit too much on the three-time Pro Bowler, which could become a major problem.Former MVP Isn’t Happy With Browns’ System With Deshaun WatsonAfter an objectively bad game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as they lost 34-10, Watson bounced back in a major way in Week 2. As a result, he now ranks at number 21 in PFN’s Quarterback Impact Rankings, ahead of names like Joe Burrow and Jordan Love.But for Cam Newton, the style from the Browns, where everything revolves around Watson on offense, isn’t a sustainable model. As a result, he criticized the playstyle the team was running, while singling out wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for a slow start.“Has Deshaun Watson been everything that y’all asked for? I will be the first person to tell you hell no. But let’s also peel back the layers of why he hasn’t been successful,” the Carolina Panthers legend said, explaining the situation at hand.“Last week, we asked him to protect the football. He upheld his end of the bargain. Then you got to put the microscope to the whole situation and say what’s really going on in Cleveland. And I’m going to tell you what’s going on with Cleveland. It ain’t just on Deshaun Watson. Jerry Jeudy, where the hell are you?”PREDICT THE NFL SEASON:PFN’s Free NFL Playoff PredictorThrough two games, Jeudy has been targeted five times, but he has just two receptions and 26 yards to his name, with rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston carrying the offense on his back with 154 yards and two touchdowns in two games.But the problems for the offense don’t just end with the passing game. The next biggest problem for Newton, who was among the most prolific dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history, was the reliance on Watson to shoulder the ground game as well.BE THE GM OF YOUR FAVORITE TEAM:PFN’s Free NFL Mock Draft Simulator“If your quarterback leads the team in rushing yards, that is a recipe for disaster. In both of the two games, you got Deshaun Watson leading the pack. And we ain’t talking about like Deshaun Watson is hitting the century mark.”Through two games, Watson is at 60 rushing yards on 13 carries, while Quinshon Judkins is falling behind at 54 yards on 24 carries with less than 3 yards per carry.“It ain’t just that, Cleveland. I’m letting you know, brothers and sisters, Deshaun needs some help. So, it don’t matter