Todd Monken happy with Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green, but "We can't keep everybody"
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Key Points:
- The Browns initially planned for Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders to compete for the starting quarterback job, with Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green competing for the No. 3 spot.
- Despite Watson and Sanders struggling in the preseason, Watson was named the starter and Sanders the backup, while Gabriel and Green impressed in the preseason finale.
- Gabriel threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns without interceptions, while Green showcased his athleticism with effective running and passing in the game.
- Browns head coach Todd Monken praised Gabriel and Green’s performances but indicated the team must reduce the quarterback roster from four to fewer players for Week One.
- Due to Watson’s significant investment by the team, he is likely to remain the starter, Sanders the backup, and the Browns face a tough choice between keeping Gabriel or Green as the third quarterback.
