Browns Hit With Harsh Shedeur Sanders Accusation Amid Preseason QB Competition
One ESPN analyst believes the Cleveland Browns are being disingenuous with Shedeur Sanders' NFL development.
The Cleveland Browns are facing criticism over their handling of quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the preseason, according to ESPN analyst Mike Greenberg. The team was expected to have an open competition between second-year signal-caller Shedeur Sanders and veteran QB Deshaun Watson, who hasn't played since October 2024. However, Watson appears to be favored to win the starting position, not due to superior performance but because the front office wants him to secure the job.
Sanders showed potential as a rookie last season, throwing for over 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns, and ten interceptions, while compiling a 3-4 record as the starting quarterback. Despite this, the Browns have given Watson more first-team reps, leading Greenberg to question how the team is developing Sanders. Greenberg argues that Sanders, who was drafted in the fifth round, is not being treated as the starter the team wants as their long-term solution.
The Browns acquired Watson in 2022 for a substantial $230 million guarantee, which could influence their decision to prioritize him. Regardless of the reasons, Greenberg's critique highlights the importance of a fair quarterback competition for the team's future success.
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