Multiple sources indicate the decision to name Deshaun Watson as the Cleveland Browns' Week 1 starter over Shedeur Sanders was not a clear-cut one. The decision wasn't based on a judgment of which player was 'good' or 'bad,' but rather a complex evaluation within the team's decision-making process.
The choice of Watson as the starting quarterback for the Browns did not come easily, according to sources with knowledge of the team’s internal deliberations. The sources suggest the decision was not a landslide victory for Watson in the competition with Sanders.
Importantly, those familiar with the Browns’ reasoning emphasize that the decision wasn’t about determining which player is inherently “good” or “bad.” This suggests the factors influencing the choice extended beyond on-field performance and potentially involved considerations related to experience, team dynamics, or long-term strategy.
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