Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is staring down a massive week, with his chance to be the Week 1 starter potentially riding on it. He’s got two big shots to show what he’s got against an opposing defense, starting with a joint practice on Thursday.
Showtime This Week
This isn’t just a regular practice for Sanders, not by a long shot. He’s not only getting that joint practice with the Bills on Thursday, but he’s also set to start a preseason game against them on Saturday. This Saturday matchup? Browns head coach Todd Monken hasn’t sugar-coated it: it could easily be Sanders’ final real chance to prove he deserves the starting job for Week 1 of the regular season. The clock is ticking, and every snap matters.
All Eyes on the Depth Chart
The pressure cooker is on, especially since Deshaun Watson already started the opener. Monken made it clear he hasn’t ruled out making a decision about the starter before the final week of preseason even kicks off. That means this three-day stretch, culminating in Saturday’s game, could absolutely dictate where Sanders lands on the depth chart for the entire season. It’s high stakes, pure and simple, for the young QB.
Sanders Says ‘No Anxiety’?
What does Sanders himself say about all this? Speaking to the media on Wednesday, he dropped a quote that’s got everyone talking. He insisted he isn’t feeling “any extra weight” or “any pressure” heading into this critical week. “Every day of my life is important,” Sanders said, per a team transcript. “Every day is important, I wouldn’t say there’s a day that’s not important. So, that’s just another day going out there doing what I’ve got to do, honestly. I don’t really feel anxiety or any pressure going into things like that anymore, because that’s how I approach everything. It’s just another day of going to work, that’s all it is for me.” It’s a bold claim when his Week 1 starting dreams hang in the balance, a lot riding on those words.
So, the clock is ticking for Sanders. That Saturday game against the Bills is going to be HUGE. Can he truly perform like it’s “just another day” when the Week 1 starting gig is on the line? We’ll all be watching to see if his performance matches that confidence.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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