[Coverage Skips the Hard Stuff: TNF and Deshaun Watson] Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit were all over the Browns' comeback against the Jets on TNF last night, but they glossed over Watson's legal troubles like they were dusting off a cobweb. You'd think the commentators would give a little more context to the quarterback's performance, especially since his off-field issues are far from over. It's like they're trying to sugarcoat a sour grape.

Watson's got 22 lawsuits hanging over him for alleged sexual misconduct, and yet the coverage felt more like an episode of "This Week's Hero" than a critical look at a player's full story. It's one thing to cheer on a comeback, but another to ignore the elephant in the room. So, here's my question: Is it time for sports media to start addressing these kinds of issues head-on, or should they stick to the game?

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