{"id":726308,"date":"2026-02-03T13:26:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/726308\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T13:26:16","slug":"browns-roster-starting-qb-question-for-2026-will-linger-into-nfl-free-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/726308\/","title":{"rendered":"Browns roster: Starting QB question for 2026 will linger into NFL free agency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\">On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns will introduce Todd Monken as the team\u2019s new head coach. There are a lot of exciting things about bringing in a coach with as much experience and success on the offensive side of the ball as Monken has. Fans might be a little disappointed in the hire, but getting the offense fixed, especially if DC Jim Schwartz returns, is vital for the Browns.<\/p>\n<p>Join the conversation!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/auth\/login?itm_medium=sidebar&amp;itm_source=dawgsbynature&amp;returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sign up for a user account;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sign up for a user account<\/a> and get:<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Comment on articles, community posts<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rec comments, community posts<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">New, improved notifications system!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">That starts with the quarterback position. As of now, QB Shedeur Sanders goes into the offseason as the starting quarterback. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawgsbynature.com\/post\/KpnrEsYY2pxg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:He joked with Monken on his first day in Berea;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">He joked with Monken on his first day in Berea<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawgsbynature.com\/cleveland-browns-roster-players\/116526\/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-hc-todd-monken-offense\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:is a good fit with what his new coach wants to do;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">is a good fit with what his new coach wants to do<\/a>. A former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawgsbynature.com\/cleveland-browns-news\/116435\/browns-former-super-bowl-qb-jake-delhomme-believes-shedeur-sanders-has-a-chance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Super Bowl quarterback believes in Sanders having a chance;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Super Bowl quarterback believes in Sanders having a chance<\/a> and the Cleveland QB could be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawgsbynature.com\/cleveland-browns-roster\/116912\/browns-schedule-rumor-france-first-game-paris-saints-shedeur-sanders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a big reason the orange and brown would be a part of the first game ever in France;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">a big reason the orange and brown would be a part of the first game ever in France<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">By the time we get through the offseason, including NFL free agency and the NFL draft, everything could change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawgsbynature.com\/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft\/116347\/browns-draft-quarterbacks-to-watch-at-the-2026-senior-bowl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:This year\u2019s draft may not have the top-end prospects we are used to;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">This year\u2019s draft may not have the top-end prospects we are used to<\/a>, but that doesn\u2019t mean Monken and GM Andrew Berry won\u2019t pull the trigger on guys like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawgsbynature.com\/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft\/114829\/cleveland-browns-now-have-to-consider-alabama-ty-simpson-in-2026-nfl-draft\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ty Simpson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ty Simpson<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawgsbynature.com\/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft\/114975\/browns-2026-nfl-draft-qb-trinidad-chambliss\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Trinidad Chambliss;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Trinidad Chambliss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Some even wonder if Deshaun Watson will be given a fresh look by Monken and his staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There is likely to be veteran options at quarterback as well this offseason, including Malik Willis, Kyler Murray, Anthony Richardson, Mac Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, and others.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">That leads us to our question of the day, two really: Who do you think will be the Browns starting QB to kick off the 2026 NFL season? Realistically, who do you want that starter to be?<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below<\/p>\n<p>Join the conversation!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbnation.com\/auth\/login?itm_medium=sidebar&amp;itm_source=dawgsbynature&amp;returnPath=%2Fauth%2Fsso%3FreturnTo%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.dawgsbynature.com%252F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sign up for a user account;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sign up for a user account<\/a> and get:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Comment on articles, community posts<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Rec comments, community posts<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">New, improved notifications system!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns will introduce Todd Monken as the team\u2019s new head coach. 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