Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken just dropped a bombshell, hinting that rookie quarterback Taylen Green could see some snaps in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Deshaun Watson is slated to start, sure, but Monken left the door wide open for another signal-caller to hit the field early in the season.
Monken’s Cryptic Tease Has Everyone Buzzing
Green, a sixth-round pick, successfully made the Browns’ 53-man roster. Monken was pressed by reporters on Monday about potentially utilizing the rookie’s raw athleticism. And what did the coach say? A simple, but loaded, “There could be a package where we have him.” Think about that for a second! We’re talking Week 1 here, not some exhibition game. Monken did pump the brakes a bit, stressing it’s more of a *possibility* than an *active plan*, but the seed is definitely planted. Why even mention it if there’s nothing brewing?
The Three-QB Dilemma And Who’s Really Sweating
The plot thickens when you consider the backup situation. Shedeur Sanders is already holding down the QB2 spot. Monken, when asked about having Green active alongside Watson and Sanders, flat-out said, “three’s a lot.” So, what gives? Are they really going to make room for Green on the active roster? The Jaguars, their Week 1 opponent, might not be losing much sleep over this whole thing. That’s what Monken thinks, anyway. But if Green dodges the inactive list on Sunday afternoon, you know everyone will be glued to see if this “package” actually materializes.
So, when the Browns face off against the Jaguars in Week 1, keep your eyes peeled. Is Monken playing mind games, or are we about to witness an early-season gadget play that changes how teams look at their rookie QBs? It’s all on the line to see if Taylen Green actually gets a shot.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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