Doug Pederson talks about preparing for Deshaun Watson

Doug Pederson talked about some of the unique challenges that Deshaun Watson presents the defense and what goes into game planning when an opponent has some uncertainties due to injuries.

On if his gameplan for the defense will change based on the Browns’ player availability on their offensive line

Doug: I don't think so. You’ve got to still go out and play whoever's out there for them, whoever's out there for us. I mean, they're not going to change, we're not going to change. I just think you have to go execute and play and study the man that you’re going up against and study his tendencies. I think that's the most important thing. Now, once you get into the game, if situations arise, you can obviously alter and change and do different things, but I think going into it you just stick to your game plan and trust that what you've done this week is enough to get the job done.

On how Browns QB Deshaun Watson's mobility and athleticism impact any of the coaching points on how to defend him this week

Doug: Yeah, you have to—one, is you study him from a defensive perspective, study him, how he and where he likes to scramble. Which side does he like to—to his throwing sides, to his back door side, up the middle. It's when you put your, I think, rush package together just understanding all of that. When you get opportunities to tackle him, you’ve got to tackle him and get him on the ground because he can be elusive and get out of the pocket. If you rush too high, they’re going to step up and they're going to escape. So, it's just a matter of staying disciplined and trusting the rush plan for the week.