Shedeur Sanders Defends Todd Monken Amid QB Competition with Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns' offseason has been marked by a quarterback battle between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. Recently, head coach Todd Monken altered the planned first-team reps, giving Watson the lead despite earlier statements favoring Sanders.

On Saturday, Monken announced that Sanders would take first-team reps, but Watson ultimately received all first-team opportunities during practice. This decision drew criticism towards Monken, who later explained that he adjusted the plan based on recent observations of Sanders' performance.

Following a day off, the training camp resumed with Sanders taking first-team reps on Monday, while Watson worked with the second team. Sanders showcased his skills by connecting with teammates for touchdowns. However, the following day saw Watson return to the first-team role, indicating that Monken is now distributing reps between both quarterbacks as the team prepares for the upcoming season.