PositiveProjectionFri, July 31, 2026
Sanders predicted as Week 1 starter; offense expected to exceed expectations.
Shedeur SandersQBCLE
Sanders, the Browns' second quarterback selected last year in the fifth round, is predicted to be the Week 1 starter over Deshaun Watson. New head coach Todd Monken has spoken glowingly of Sanders. The source notes Sanders is a bolder downfield passer with more arm strength and arm talent than Watson, and the Browns offense is expected to exceed admittedly low expectations.
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Prediction: Sanders is the Week 1 starter because Watson's training camp and preseason performances make starting him indefensible. The Browns offense exceeds admittedly low expectations.
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- Sanders, the Browns' second quarterback selected last year in the fifth round, is predicted to be the Week 1 starter over Deshaun Watson. New head coach Todd Monken has spoken glowingly of Sanders. The source notes Sanders is a bolder downfield passer with more arm strength and arm talent than Watson, and the Browns offense is expected to exceed admittedly low expectations.
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