Browns coach Todd Monken made a massive call at quarterback, picking Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, and he did it without diving deep into Watson’s past performances. Monken flat out told reporters he hasn’t spent much time studying Watson’s film from previous seasons, admitting, “I really, to be honest, haven’t looked at it.”
Face Value Is The Only Value Here
Monken’s approach is all about what he sees now, not what was. He doesn’t care for past tapes. He said, “I try to take everything at face value. What I see, right?” This isn’t just for Watson, either; it’s how he deals with every player on the roster. Monken believes he owes it to his guys to go into it thinking they are all “elite” and they “just want them to prove me right.” It’s a bold strategy, leaning hard on current impressions rather than historical data.
Ancient History And A Fresh Start
The coach justified his “no film” stance by pointing out that Watson’s performances from his time with the Texans are “ancient history,” going all the way back six years. He stressed that it’s a “different staff, different system” now. For Monken, the past is truly the past. He wants to see how things “play out” starting a week from now, when the team finally hits the field. It’s a clean slate for Watson under Monken’s eye.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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