Did Todd Monken tip his hand about Deshaun Watson being QB1?
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Key Points:
- Browns coach Todd Monken aims to build a winning team, with the first four games posing a tough challenge, especially at the quarterback position where Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders are competing for the starting role.
- Monken indicated that starters will not play in the upcoming joint practice game against the Bills, suggesting Sanders is slated to start that game, raising questions about the Week 1 starter.
- If Watson does not play with the second- and third-string players after Sanders, it may signal Monken has already chosen Watson as the Week 1 starter but is delaying the official announcement.
- The decision to start Watson could be unpopular among fans and Sanders’ supporters, but Monken may prioritize Watson’s experience to maximize the Browns’ chances against tough early-season opponents.
- Observers are advised to watch the Saturday game closely to gauge Sanders’ performance without starters and to see if Watson eventually enters the game, which could reveal Monken’s true plans.
