The Cleveland Browns are reportedly planning to make their starting quarterback decision just two days after Shedeur Sanders gets his Week 2 preseason start against the Buffalo Bills. Deshaun Watson already took the field for Week 1, and now it’s Sanders’ turn to show what he’s got.
Sanders Gets His Shot, Watson Stays Frontrunner
This isn’t just another preseason game for Sanders. He’s running with more of the backup guys than Watson did, sure, but this is a massive opportunity for him to prove himself to Todd Monken. Think about it, the Browns are apparently huddling up Sunday, August 23, to hash this all out. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped the news: “Browns QBs: Todd Monken will huddle with his staff Sunday to assess the body of work from Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Decision could come Monday.” That means a final call could be made Monday, mere days after Sanders’ performance.
The Clock Is Seriously Ticking in Cleveland
Honestly, this quick turnaround isn’t a shocker, but it’s still noteworthy how fast they’re moving. With only one preseason game left after this Bills matchup, the Browns are running out of time before the regular season kicks off. This decision can’t drag out through that final game. They need their No. 1 QB practicing with the starting offense, getting that chemistry locked in. An early decision is absolutely ideal.
Here’s the deal: if Sanders struggles against the Bills, Monken and the staff have an easy call. Watson is definitely the frontrunner right now, and unless Sanders pulls off something incredible, it’s Watson’s job to lose. But if Sanders somehow balls out and plays great? Then Cleveland suddenly has a much tougher decision on their hands. No matter who gets the nod, the other QB is probably still seeing playing time this season. Let’s be real, the starter likely won’t play well enough to keep the job all year long. Sunday’s meeting is going to be massive for them.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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