Ryan Fitzpatrick Discusses Deshaun Watson's Role Over Shedeur Sanders
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick recently addressed the Cleveland Browns' choice to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders for their Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 13. Fitzpatrick, speaking on his podcast, supported head coach Todd Monken's decision, emphasizing Watson's experience in managing NFL operations.
Fitzpatrick noted that Watson's preseason performance indicated he was the more prepared quarterback, citing his ability to execute plays effectively. While acknowledging Sanders' potential for making plays downfield, Fitzpatrick pointed out that Sanders struggles with timing and operational fundamentals, which likely contributed to his loss of the starting position.
Despite Fitzpatrick's endorsement of Watson, statistics from the preseason show a close competition, with Watson completing 59.3% of his passes and Sanders at 68.2%. Fitzpatrick expressed concerns about Watson's regression, particularly in his deep ball accuracy, suggesting that if Watson continues to perform poorly, Monken may reconsider the starting role for the upcoming games.
