Ken and Anthony dig into an Albert Breer report claiming no one around the league or inside the Browns building actually thought Shedeur Sanders was the better week-one option, using it to push back on fans convinced Todd Monken was pressured or lying about his QB call. A caller admits he wanted Watson to play badly so the team could move on to Sanders, and Ken counters that a rebuilt roster around Watson — new coach, new offensive line, young receivers — makes riding out his effective play the smarter near-term path. They close by noting several starting QBs around the league have gone down with injuries, keeping Sanders' eventual opportunity alive regardless of how Watson performs.
Albert Breer's Report Just Ended the Whole Shedeur Debate
Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
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Published Sep 22, 2026, 09:25 AM ETUpdated Sep 22, 2026, 09:23 AM ET
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