Even though the NFL is headed toward the 2026 NFL Draft, teams may already have answers to some questions on their rosters. Most importantly, the starting quarterback position remains at the forefront.
If there’s a team that knows about those questions, it’s the Cleveland Browns. They’ve had a long list of starting quarterbacks since their return in 1999.
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However, new head coach Todd Monken has gone on record stating that he likes the players currently on the roster. After Deshaun Watson was rumored to be the leading candidate, a new name is emerging.
New clubhouse leader?
Reports indicate that Monken is impressed with Shedeur Sanders’ work ethic, and it’s believed he is now in the driver’s seat. Sanders took over late last season in a putrid quarterback room.
Dillon Gabriel and Watson reportedly haven’t been at the facility much, if at all. Sanders, on the other hand, has been there almost daily.
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Watson was recently praised by the front office and ownership at the annual league meetings in Phoenix. Jimmy Haslam even indicated that the “swing and miss” could turn into a home run.
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Sanders has been a fan favorite despite his draft status. Once thought of as a first-round pick, he saw a significant drop in his projected stock.
Sanders watched Gabriel, Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, and even Tyler Shough get picked well before him. Some fans called it sabotage by the NFL, despite the fact that there hasn’t been a legitimate argument to support that claim.
Sanders underwhelmed in his limited opportunities, but this is also the Browns. They have lacked any real stability since before Tom Brady entered the NFL.
It’s been a long time since the Browns have had consistency at quarterback. Can Sanders prove his draft tumble was a fluke and claim the starting job?