{
  "id": 457898,
  "title": "Browns QB battle is real. Todd Monken calls debate 'really silly' | Exclusive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/browns-qb-battle-is-real-todd-monken-calls-debate-really-silly",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T10:15:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-qb-battle-real-todd-101554478.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken has stated that the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition remains real and competitive, despite the media's perception that a decision has been made. Both Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson have shown flashes of brilliance during the preseason practices, but neither has clearly outperformed the other. The Browns are in a rebuilding phase following the loss of defensive end Myles Garrett, and Monken believes the team would benefit from seeing Sanders develop into a potential long-term starter. Watson, on the other hand, comes with a hefty $230 million contract and off-the-field concerns that may make him a less attractive option for the franchise. Ultimately, Monken is confident in his ability to make the right decision, but acknowledges that preseason games alone won't provide the definitive answer.",
  "summary": "New Browns coach Todd Monken says some people think he has a \"hidden agenda\" in delaying naming Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson the team's starting QB.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "published": "2026-08-09T15:20:00.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}