Dawgs By Nature on Deshaun Watson
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Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson take part in a drill on the first day of minicamp; HC Todd Monken said one thing before practice about Sanders taking first-team reps and then gave all of them to Watson
STACKED’s take
Watson likely to win QB competition due to superior presnap process and cadence work.
Watson appears to have taken control of the Browns QB competition despite both he and Sanders struggling throughout OTAs and training camp. HC Todd Monken gave Watson all first-team reps on Saturday despite initially stating Sanders would receive them. The source suggests Watson's edge stems from his superior presnap process and cadence work—areas Monken has emphasized as vital for the starting quarterback. Watson's veteran experience managing the presnap process is seen as beneficial for developing Cleveland's young offensive core (Judkins, Fannin Jr., Fano, Concepcion, Boston, Bond), as poor quarterback execution could teach bad habits to younger players. While Watson has been 'better but not great' at presnap activities compared to Sanders, his relative advantage in this area appears to be the deciding factor, making him the likely choice as the 2026 starter.
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