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Who do you think our starting QB will be?

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  • Orion OrionO Conversation Starter Dedicated Very Popular Posting Machine Collaborator First Post Reacting Well One Year In One Month Later Week One Done
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    OrionO Orion wrote on last edited by
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    I'm going with Watson as our opening day starter.  I'm betting that he will look the best throughout camp and that they will have to name him QB1.

    Don't worry though, he doesn't play smart, so he'll be hurt again before too many games pass.

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      Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on last edited by
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      While I would prefer Sanders, I could see this too.

      I also have this weird feeling we'll actually see some starters play in the preseason too, including Sanders and Watson. 

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        nickersN nickers wrote on last edited by
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        I say it will be Shadeur.... If he struggles then Watson comes in... And so on...Gabriel looks like the odd man out...

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          While I would prefer Sanders, I could see this too.

          I also have this weird feeling we'll actually see some starters play in the preseason too, including Sanders and Watson. 

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          OrionO Orion wrote on last edited by
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          @dutch-oven said:

          I also have this weird feeling we'll actually see some starters play in the preseason too, including Sanders and Watson. 

          Hmm...that's an interesting statement.  So your thinking is that Monken is a little more old school in that he's going to want his starters ready to win football games instead of focusing entirely on who the worst backups are and keeping starters from getting boo-boos.  Sure!  We've got a starting OL that probably doesn't even know what each other looks like yet.  We've got two drafted WR's that the offense is going to be counting heavily upon.  And if Watson is the starter, do we even have anybody that's played with him before?   I mean, they can practice together all ya want, but they really should get some live time together in each preseason game so it's not brand new on opening day.

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            ballpeenB ballpeen wrote on last edited by ballpeen
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            I hope we play the ones more. My approach wouldn't be series played, it would be based on points scored in the first half. Until they scored a target number of points they might be out the entire 1st half.  I would limit it to a half only because we do need to see other guys out there.

            I will amend my statement.  They play the entire 1st quarter.  We have to give the next guys time to shine to determine which 1st week starters get moved down.

            If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
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              I am hoping that somehow the QB isn’t currently on the roster now. 

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                I am hoping that somehow the QB isn’t currently on the roster now. 

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                Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on last edited by
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                @londonbrown said:

                I am hoping that somehow the QB isn’t currently on the roster now. 

                How?

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                  I am hoping that somehow the QB isn’t currently on the roster now. 

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                  OrionO Orion wrote on last edited by
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                  @londonbrown said:

                  I am hoping that somehow the QB isn’t currently on the roster now. 

                  So, you're hoping for a trade then.  (we can't talk about this, but, your King Charles' address to our congress was great)    

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                    Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on last edited by
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                    MKC is reporting that Watson has the inside track to be named the starter.

                    A lot of things can happen from now to early September. 

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                      gumby73G gumby73 wrote on last edited by gumby73
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                      Jan 05, 2026 at 03:19 PM

                      Jimmy Haslam focused on next "120 days" to improve the Browns

                      Haslam reiterated the importance of winning as an organization

                      "The next 120 days are crucial for the organization," Haslam said. "We've got to find the right head coach. We've got to be efficient again in free agency. We have 10 draft picks including two number 1s. We have four picks in the top three rounds. And we've got to get really good players who are really good people again. We've got to be opportunistic if trade opportunities come along. We are solely focused on having a great 120 days so we can start winning games around here."

                      https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/jimmy-haslam-focused-on-next-120-days-to-improve-the-browns

                      Who will be the Browns’ starting quarterback?

                      Berry has admitted that the team doesn’t know yet. Currently, the Browns are slated to begin offseason workouts with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel rostered, plus whomever they might decide to add.

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                      Berry said after Stefanski’s dismissal that the new head coach would have a say in the decision, adding “it's something that has to be solidified,” which could be interpreted as the team isn’t satisfied with what they already have, no matter who comes in as head coach.

                      Watson.. Haslam admitted to "a big swing & miss" on Watson. 

                      As of March 2026, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam expressed cautious optimism for Deshaun Watson, stating he has a "great chance" to start and a fresh start under a new offense. Despite previously calling the trade a "big swing and miss" in 2025 due to injuries and performance, Haslam noted, "we’re all excited" about a potential turnaround.

                      What's next? 

                      Watson got PAID! Sanders is on a rookie deal.

                      Should Watson lose his starting job due to Injury?

                      I'll trust Monkin to give Sander's his chance to beat out Watson in camp.

                      Sander's can't waste his reps on drifting around.

                      Watson can't hold the ball stressing this new OL..(or risk another injury)

                      A no Nonsense Todd Monken will have both QB's see 1's at inter squad practices.. stay tuned

                      As of 120 days? Watson starts.. Sanders backup.. Green inactive.. Gabriel PS     

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                        C calfoxwc wrote on last edited by
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                        I hope it's Sanders for now, I can find plenty of other things to do if watson starts.

                        That list is long...

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                          MKC is reporting that Watson has the inside track to be named the starter.

                          A lot of things can happen from now to early September. 

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                          tiamat63T tiamat63 wrote on last edited by
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                          @dutch-oven said:

                          MKC is reporting 

                          Well that's the first mistake. 

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                            @dutch-oven said:

                            MKC is reporting 

                            Well that's the first mistake. 

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                            bjh2130B bjh2130 wrote on last edited by
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                            @tiamat63 said:

                            Well that's the first mistake. 

                            I would typically agree but then when monken comes out and says it doesn't matter who gets the first snaps. That doesn't mean he has a lead etc. We both know that is coachspeak. Whoever is getting the first snaps and most run with the 1s is the current leader. He may not end up winning the job but if he really is the guy going out with the 1s and taking the first snaps as monken alluded to with his comment then he is the leader in the clubhouse. That is especially true when the guy competing with him is the younger guy with less experience. If monken had it even he would be giving the younger guy the first/more reps with the 1s

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                              T TexasAg1969 wrote on last edited by
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                              Barring pre-season injury Watson will once again be the starting QB until he messes up another tendon or goes into concussion protocol. 

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                                MKC is reporting that Watson has the inside track to be named the starter.

                                A lot of things can happen from now to early September. 

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                                nickersN nickers wrote on last edited by
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                                @dutch-oven said:

                                MKC is reporting that Watson has the inside track to be named the starter.

                                A lot of things can happen from now to early September. 

                                Why waste time on a dude who is washed up and on his way out.... You're taking needed reps away from Shadeur if they believe he's the franchise QB moving forward or at least trying to find out if he's the guy or not no?

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                                  @dutch-oven said:

                                  MKC is reporting that Watson has the inside track to be named the starter.

                                  A lot of things can happen from now to early September. 

                                  Why waste time on a dude who is washed up and on his way out.... You're taking needed reps away from Shadeur if they believe he's the franchise QB moving forward or at least trying to find out if he's the guy or not no?

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                                  OrionO Orion wrote on last edited by
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                                  @nickers said:

                                  Why waste time on a dude who is washed up and on his way out.... You're taking needed reps away from Shadeur if they believe he's the franchise QB moving forward or at least trying to find out if he's the guy or not no?

                                  I understand your thinking.  But Monken doesn't know who's washed up nor does he know who the franchise QB is.  He'll be using the offseason programs and TC to find that out.  And in order to find out he's got to see them doing the reps.  

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                                    @nickers said:

                                    Why waste time on a dude who is washed up and on his way out.... You're taking needed reps away from Shadeur if they believe he's the franchise QB moving forward or at least trying to find out if he's the guy or not no?

                                    I understand your thinking.  But Monken doesn't know who's washed up nor does he know who the franchise QB is.  He'll be using the offseason programs and TC to find that out.  And in order to find out he's got to see them doing the reps.  

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                                    nickersN nickers wrote on last edited by
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                                    @orion said:

                                    I understand your thinking.  But Monken doesn't know who's washed up nor does he know who the franchise QB is.  He'll be using the offseason programs and TC to find that out.  And in order to find out he's got to see them doing the reps.  

                                    She just made him a sandwich annd he just stole Dillons Cougar!

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                                      @orion said:

                                      I understand your thinking.  But Monken doesn't know who's washed up nor does he know who the franchise QB is.  He'll be using the offseason programs and TC to find that out.  And in order to find out he's got to see them doing the reps.  

                                      She just made him a sandwich annd he just stole Dillons Cougar!

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                                      Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on last edited by
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                                      @nickers said:

                                      She just made him a sandwich annd he just stole Dillons Cougar!

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                                      And if Watson ends up being named starter before Training Camp even starts, you'll admit she was right, yes? 

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                                        @dutch-oven said:

                                        MKC is reporting that Watson has the inside track to be named the starter.

                                        A lot of things can happen from now to early September. 

                                        Why waste time on a dude who is washed up and on his way out.... You're taking needed reps away from Shadeur if they believe he's the franchise QB moving forward or at least trying to find out if he's the guy or not no?

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                                        Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven wrote on last edited by
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                                        @nickers said:

                                        Why waste time on a dude who is washed up and on his way out.... You're taking needed reps away from Shadeur if they believe he's the franchise QB moving forward or at least trying to find out if he's the guy or not no?

                                        Long term, I absolutely agree with you. I don't see the long term point of the Browns starting Watson. I want to see what we have in Sanders and if we need to move on and go all-in on getting a QB in the 2027 Draft.

                                        But Monken was hired to win now, and if he thinks the veteran QB is the guy that gives the team the best chance to do so, it's his decision. 

                                        And it's a long season... being named starter for the season opener in September doesn't mean he's necessarily the starter in October, or November, or December. 

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                                          @nickers said:

                                          She just made him a sandwich annd he just stole Dillons Cougar!

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                                          And if Watson ends up being named starter before Training Camp even starts, you'll admit she was right, yes? 

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                                          nickersN nickers wrote on last edited by nickers
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                                          @dutch-oven said:

                                          And if Watson ends up being named starter before Training Camp even starts, you'll admit she was right, yes? 

                                          It would probably be the only time she was... For once... I'll plead the 5th because I absolutely can't stand her.. He will look great in tee shirts and shorts.. Soon as the pads and gear come on He will flop... We have seen this before.....  I personally think he's washed up...

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