Overview
- The Browns have not chosen a starter for Week 1 and Monken told reporters this week he will use padded training camp and preseason game play to evaluate Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.
- Shedeur Sanders completed 56.6% of his passes as a rookie, throwing about 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions while taking 23 sacks, statistics that teams and analysts cite as reasons for continued evaluation.
- Deion Sanders publicly said his son needs stronger support from the offensive line, receivers, running game and coordinators if he is to improve, a point raised across coverage this week.
- Cleveland’s front office targeted offensive line and receiver help in the draft to address pass protection and receiving shortcomings that hurt last season’s offense and Sanders’ development.
- Media voices offered different takes on what comes next, with Colin Cowherd saying Shedeur could still lead a 6–8 win team if given help, while reporters note the QB choice will affect roster plans, Deshaun Watson’s contract usage, and Cleveland’s 2027 draft strategy.