Monken Signals Watson for Browns' Week 1 QB Job as Sanders Set to Start Saturday
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Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 18
Monken Signals Watson for Browns' Week 1 QB Job as Sanders Set to Start Saturday
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Aug 18
Summary
Todd Monken indicated Deshaun Watson may open as Cleveland’s Week 1 quarterback by saying Browns starters will work in a joint practice with Buffalo and likely sit out Saturday’s preseason game.
Shedeur Sanders is due to start that game, a setup that suggests he may not be viewed as the Week 1 starter if Monken wants first-team reps reserved for the opening lineup.
Saturday’s quarterback rotation is the next key clue: if Watson does not play behind second- and third-stringers, it would point to a decision already made in his favor.
That call would be unpopular with Sanders, his online supporters and some Browns fans, but Monken appears focused on opening 4 games against a tough slate that includes 3 playoff teams.