Cleveland is making a full-on “evaluation” of its quarterback position right after Week 2, a move that feels as inevitable as a Monday morning hangover after a Sunday spent watching the NFL. After Deshaun Watson’s absolute press-conference meltdown just two days before Week 1, it felt pretty clear his start was all about Cleveland kicking off the season with two games *not* in Ohio. Now, with their Florida road trip wrapped up today, the winds of change are blowing hard, and Shedeur Sanders’ name is already getting tossed around like a Category 2 hurricane is headed straight for the QB room.
The Clock Starts Ticking After Tampa
Ian Rapoport over at ESPNFL didn’t mince words, confirming that Cleveland will “make its evaluation” after Sunday’s clash against the Buccaneers down in Tampa. Honestly, what else did anyone expect? Even the Browns, bless their hearts, aren’t dysfunctional enough to roll Watson out in front of a home crowd that absolutely wants nothing to do with him after his Week 1 performance. We’re talking about a fan base that’s been through it all, and they’ve got their limits.
What It Takes to Stay and Who’s Next
Even if the Browns somehow pull off a win against the Buccaneers and their still-salty, always-salty, (and we love it!) ex-QB Baker Mayfield, it’s going to be a brutal sell to keep Watson under center. Unless, that is, Watson somehow conjures up one of those impossible “400-yard, five-touchdown” days he always claims the media expects from him every single week. But here’s the kicker: Rapoport’s article doesn’t even touch on the biggest elephant stomping around the room if Sanders does get the nod next week: the customers just do not want him. Period. Full stop. End of story. Coach Todd Mon’s got a mess on his hands, no doubt about it.
It’s clear the Browns are looking at a tough decision as they head into Week 3. What happens next with Watson and Sanders is going to define this early season for Cleveland, and the entire league is watching how they navigate this absolute QB drama.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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