Shedeur Sanders not guaranteed 'same players' in preseason game

The Cleveland Browns, under head coach Todd Monken, have announced a plan for quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders to each start in the preseason game. Initially, it appeared that both would have the opportunity to play with the first-team offense. However, Monken's recent comments on Sunday suggest that may not be the case.

He expressed that it would be unfair to deny Sanders the same opportunity as Watson, particularly in a home game. While Monken acknowledged that the game features a different team, he reiterated that it is the closest situation to a fair comparison. Nevertheless, the article highlights that this arrangement may not provide Sanders with an entirely level playing field.

To compete effectively, he would need to demonstrate significant improvement from his performance in the preseason opener, all while having to work with a less competitive roster at his disposal. If Sanders can rise to the challenge, it could bolster his chances of reclaiming his position in the quarterback battle.