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Another year . Same story on offense . What QB is best to lead the offense ? 4 OCs in 5 years.
At least Todd Monken has a legit resume. Unlike Tommy Rhees. He was so overhyped.
I dont think it matters who the starter is . Both are bottom tier rated ranked QBs.
I think Watson will be the opening day starter. Just because is this the last chance
To validate the worst trade in NFL history . But I think Monken will run a ball control offense . And heavy TE sets . Its easier to establish run blocking than pass blocking when your entire online is overhauled .
Minken has his work cut out . Defenses are going to load the box . The oline abd WR rooms are totally rebuilt . Monken cant present a over complicated playbook . Sanders and Watson aren't exactly great at processing defenses .

For me, it is a "hold-your-nose" competition. How much extra time will Monken need to budget for development over-book install? Hard to establish reliable metrics and standards for performance with this much green roster, low achieving, new coaches, and so much more. he can be ball control if we can run well enough. Our tradition of drive killers on offense is not to be taken lightly. I expect to be unhappy all season with QB play. Can our D keep us in? I think the answers will be obvious. I also think the questions will demand attention.Good luck, Coach Monken!

Unless Sanders can develop on the fly and show something this year, I don't think the whole 'Watson vs Sanders' thing means anything. Neither will be on the roster after next season, IMO.

Honestly, I wouldn't be all that surprised if our entire QB room was turned over going into next season.

Agreed...again. One can say the same thing about DG...and his college performance was much better than SS. College being the last time they were BOTH in decent situations.

I also agree, we need to see if Sanders has progressed and to what degree. We need to know what to prepare for in the next draft. I want to win at all costs this season, but unless Watson proves to be much superior to Sanders, it needs to be Sanders.

I'm just curious and maybe there's no one set answers to these questions. I think everyone would be looking for improvement in Sanders especially with improved WR's and an upgraded OL. The question at that point is how much improvement?

At what point or stat level would Sanders have to reach in order for the Browns not to draft a QB in the first round of the 2027 draft?

Would people trust the coaching staffs decision to start watson over Sanders? I mean after all they are seeing both of them in practice and observing their every move. If Sanders is playing backup in preseason, how much does that tell us about him when he is lining up across from second and third stringers? Some of which won't even make their rosters after the cuts. What if they determine what they are seeing from Sanders is enough evidence for them to decide Sanders simply isn't the answer and decide it's not worth the time and effort to start him unless injuries dictate it?

Actually I lean in the direction of starting Sanders myself when the season begins. I realize that watson won't be back and he would be nothing more than a band aid on a bullet wound. Yet at the same time if the coaching staff doesn't see improvement in his decision making and are aware he is not in any way a viable answer to the starting QB position, I could understand why they may go with watson. And God knows I hate the idea of seeing watson on the field leading the Browns.

If they know what they have or don't have in Sanders, why is it so important that we do?

I want to see him take care of the ball better. As far as stats go, I think that's measured in less turnovers and more first downs.

I believe that would also include his decision making. I agree more first downs is critical but when you throw 7td's and 10int's that decision making becomes a very critical factor. I mean it's hard to make first downs if you keep giving your opponent the ball. That TD to Int. ratio is one stat it's very hard for me to ignore.

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, it's a hard thing to make any real parameters around to some extent in terms of numbers. At least speaking for myself. I was pretty much sold on Sanders being the only legitimate person to start at QB going into this season. But the more I thought about it the more questions that arose. I still lean in that direction but I'm certainly not as emphatic about it now.

I haven't seen anything that screams greatness from him but who knows? Terrible would, along with the ammunition the Browns have in draft picks insure a top QB pick in the 2026 draft.

Yes, it is complicated.