Dion Dawkins still believes in Deshaun Watson. The NFL star delivered a strong message after the Buffalo Bills' joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday.
Dawkins, a veteran offensive tackle and five-time Pro Bowler, described Watson as "still him." He also backed the quarterback's ability to thrive with the right protection.
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"Deshaun is still him," Dawkins said. "If you have a line that can protect the quarterback, then the quarterback is going to thrive. And he's been that guy. He is that guy. And the world tries to paint a crazy picture that's already painted. But let the past be the past. The kid ball(s). He's a baller. And he's here, and he shows it. He's a baller. But the battles are there, and they kept going."
"We're in practice, and if he's playing on Saturday, then he'll be balling again. There's a lot of talk going on."
#still #practice #thrive
Dawkins, a veteran offensive tackle and five-time Pro Bowler, described Watson as "still him." He also backed the quarterback's ability to thrive with the right protection.
MORE: AFC power rankings for all 16 teams as the 2026 preseason rolls on
"Deshaun is still him," Dawkins said. "If you have a line that can protect the quarterback, then the quarterback is going to thrive. And he's been that guy. He is that guy. And the world tries to paint a crazy picture that's already painted. But let the past be the past. The kid ball(s). He's a baller. And he's here, and he shows it. He's a baller. But the battles are there, and they kept going."
"We're in practice, and if he's playing on Saturday, then he'll be balling again. There's a lot of talk going on."
#still #practice #thrive
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