Cleveland Browns Face Quarterback Dilemma: Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders
Deshaun Watson vs Shedeur Sanders: NFL insiders have a clear favorite for Browns' 2026 QB
Hindustan Times
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The Cleveland Browns are grappling with uncertainty at quarterback as they head into the 2025 season, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders competing for the starting role. Analysts are divided, with some favoring Watson's experience while others see potential in Sanders as the future franchise quarterback.
- 01Cleveland Browns have three quarterbacks: Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel.
- 02Analyst Aaron Schatz expresses concerns over all three quarterbacks' performances.
- 03Shedeur Sanders is noted for his potential, despite a challenging rookie season.
- 04Tony Grossi believes Watson has the edge if he remains healthy.
- 05The Browns have yet to announce their starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
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The Cleveland Browns are entering the 2025 NFL season with uncertainty surrounding their quarterback position, featuring Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel in competition. ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz raised concerns about the performance of all three quarterbacks, highlighting their low QBRs from last season: Gabriel at 31.4, Sanders at 18.9, and Watson at 21.0 before his injury. Schatz suggests that while neither Sanders nor Gabriel appeared fully ready as rookies, Sanders showed flashes of potential that could excite fans. Conversely, longtime analyst Tony Grossi believes Watson, if healthy, will outperform his competitors and regain form, although he may not reach his previous MVP-level performance. The Browns have not yet made an official decision on who will lead the team into the new season, leaving fans and analysts divided on the best path forward.
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The decision on the starting quarterback will significantly influence the Browns' performance and fan engagement for the upcoming season.
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