The 40-minute introductory media conference — full of direct questions and defiant answers concerning Deshaun Watson and the 22 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault against him — was complete.
With the words done, the Cleveland Browns and their new quarterback used their actions to make their thoughts clear — namely, that this was just business as usual in the NFL.
As the presser ended, Watson stood behind a table holding a No. 4 Browns jersey in the air. He was flanked by general manager Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski. All three beamed as cameras clicked and local news film-rolled.