If DW beats out Shedeur and starts the season opener.
What is the signal to Shedeur? Can he still be a developmental QB?
Players know what they see. As these practices continue players know which QB looks better.
Monken is judged by wins not by who is popular.
We all know the DW saga. Even if he plays well how can the Browns give him an extension? I cannot see it.
How in the world can DW be seen as the future?
It really creates a dichotomy. Berry has eyes on the present and the future. Monken has to live in the present.
The way the Browns have handled the quarterback position would lead one to believe that their future eggs are in the 2027 draft.
At the same time if DW plays this season what do we really know about Shedeur other than DW beats him out?
We would not see what Shedeur can do in games.
This season in many ways because of DW is complicated.
We can all not want him to play. At the same time Haslam and Berry have to look at this under a different lens.
I think the bottom line in the QB battle between Watson and Sanders is this. Watson must be heads and shoulders better in the end to win the starting QB job. If it is close or even Sanders will get the nod. I actually expect this result will be the end result myself. If Watson wins the battle, he worked himself into great shape knowing that this year was his last chance. I do not see a downside if that is the case. Watson worked to get healthy and worked on his craft to win the job. If it is close or even, then Sanders leads the team. What I have really liked hearing about Sanders is the reports he never left Berea this entire off season and has stayed focused on improving as a player. Bernie Kosar has actually endorsed Sanders after spending time with him and watching him at OTA's. I also see things like the Browns schedule release video that highlight their main players like Garrett, Ward, Schwesinger, and Sanders was used in that video. That does show what the club thinks of him. He was also in the Todd Monken introduction clips released by the team. I think the only way you do not see Sanders on the field this year is if Watson is really ballin and if that is the case this team could be contenders in the AFC North in 2026 and not in position to nab a franchise QB in 2027 draft. If Watson and/or Sanders are not playing well by the trade deadline Garrett will more than likely get moved to add draft capitol to help acquire a 2027 QB in the 2027 draft. The Browns will not waste the 2026 season on Watson. He either wins or is benched early like Joe was last year. At that point it will be Sanders turn and he really has until trade deadline to show who he is. If Sanders wins the job outright, he has until trade deadline either way. I do not think Haslam or Monken are thinking 2027 draft at this point they want to win. Start losing and their thoughts will change quickly.
