THE TAKE
The fact Deshaun Watson is starting the FIRST Browns preseason game tells you new coach Monken wants to start him in the season opener - big mistake. This rising team should belong to Shedeur Sanders, especially after adding talented rookies KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston.
BOLDNESS
68/100
GRADE
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PLAYERS / TEAMS
Deshaun WatsonShedeur SandersKevin MonkenCleveland BrownsKC ConcepcionDenzel Boston
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE IF
Shedeur Sanders starts Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season for the Browns;
FALSE IF
Deshaun Watson starts Week 1 for the Browns.
bold callcontrarianhot takerecency bias
This take hasn't been graded yet. Resolution expected JAN 15, 2027.