Now that the NFL trade deadline is over, with the Cleveland Browns making zero moves, including holding on to QB Shedeur Sanders despite suggestions that he could be moved, fans can get back to talking about the on-field game. Early this week, there was a report that HC Todd Monken had decided that veteran QB Deshaun Watson would return as the team’s starting quarterback after dealing with concussion symptoms last week. Monken refuted that report a few hours later, leading to trade speculation and uncertainty.
With the Browns returning to the practice field on Wednesday, Monken’s decision is likely to be made public at some point. According to multiple reports, that decision remains: giving the ball back to Watson:
Under Watson, Cleveland has a 5-3 record, including multiple fourth-quarter comebacks. For the year, Watson is completing 66% of his passes for 1,806 yards and seven touchdowns versus three interceptions. Sanders had an uneven performance in his one start, a one-point loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 9.
What do you think of this decision, if it becomes official, to start Watson over Sanders?
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