The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson continues this week with significant opportunities for both players. Sanders will receive first-team offensive snaps during Thursday’s joint practice against Buffalo and will start Saturday’s preseason matchup, while Watson is scheduled to appear in the second half. Head coach Todd Monken plans to divide first-team repetitions evenly between the two quarterbacks during the practice session.
Sanders has downplayed the significance of this week’s contests, stating he approaches each day with the same focus and intensity regardless of circumstances. The second-year signal-caller completed 6 of 11 passes for 79 yards and one interception during last Saturday’s preseason opener against Chicago, showing flashes of competence alongside some rough moments. He views the upcoming matchup against Buffalo’s defense as valuable preparation to face different offensive schemes and structures than his own team’s defense provides.
Watson, a 10-year veteran making his first game appearance in nearly two years, emphasized that he is concentrating on personal improvement rather than the ongoing competition. In the opening preseason game, Watson connected on 11 of 15 attempts for 126 yards across six series. Both quarterbacks have indicated they are deferring the final decision to the Browns’ front office and coaching staff, with the starting position to be determined before the regular season opener against Jacksonville on September 13.
Coach Monken stressed that Thursday’s joint practice and Saturday’s game serve as crucial evaluation opportunities not only for the quarterback position but for the entire roster’s development and schematic execution heading into the regular season.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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