Sanders to get opportunities in joint practice and preseason game as Browns QB competition continues
Most observers of the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition have viewed this week as an opportunity for Shedeur Sanders to make his best case to be the starter on Sept. 13 at Jacksonville over Deshaun Watson. Not only did the second-year signal-caller get snaps with the first-team offense on Monday and Wednesday, he will start on Saturday in the second preseason game against Buffalo. Sanders,…
Berea, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition has seen Shedeur Sanders blessed with opportunities this week, including first-team offense reps on Monday and Wednesday, as well as a spot in the second preseason game against Buffalo on Saturday. Sanders also participated in joint practice with the Bills on Thursday.
The second-year signal-caller, however, remains unfazed by the extra significance of this period, stating that every day is just another day of work for him. Sanders played three second-half series in last Saturday's 34-10 loss to Chicago and finished 6 of 11 for 79 yards with an interception. He hopes to demonstrate improvement during Thursday's joint practice and in the Saturday game.
The Browns' new coach, Todd Monken, plans for both quarterbacks to split snaps with the first unit on Thursday, with Sanders leading the first half on Saturday and Watson entering for the third quarter. Monken emphasized that these game-like reps are crucial for evaluating the entire roster, both individually and collectively, as coaches and players assess their progress and the team's overall performance.
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