Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken opened up about how Shedeur Sanders reacted when he was told he would be DeShaun Watson's backup QB for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Browns used the entirety of training camp and two preseason games to evaluate Sanders and Watson fairly to decide on their QB1 for the 2026 season, with Watson winning out and getting the role.
Despite a strong fight by Sanders, the 24-year-old will avoid the instant scrutiny of stepping into that role and still appears to be highly motivated for the upcoming season.
Browns HC Todd Monken had high praise for Sanders after revealing the QB1 decision to the public, discussing Sanders' positive attitude and focus on the 'long game.'
"He has really come to understand the long game. What are we in this for? What am I in it for?… He understands that as well as a QB – where he was at, where he is now, and where he wants to get to. That is what is so awesome about Shedeur understanding that. We met this morning for a good long time, and all he had was a smile on his face because he understands what really is in front of him.

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