NFL Reporter Albert Breer on Deshaun Watson Starting Over Shedeur Sanders for Browns

Deshaun Watson's Potential Return

• 💡 NFL reporter Albert Breer suggested that Deshaun Watson could start this season, potentially impacting Shedeur Sanders' playing time.
• 📸 Watson recently posted Instagram updates showing him running and working out, fueling speculation about his return from injury.
• 💬 Head Coach Kevin Stefanski provided no definitive update on Watson's practice status, stating he wasn't sure if Watson would be cleared.

Organizational Investment & History

• 💰 The organization has a "different planet" of investment in Watson compared to Sanders, with Watson having a guaranteed multi-million dollar contract.
• ⚠️ Owner Jimmy Haslam previously called the Watson deal a "big swing and miss" publicly, raising questions about the team's willingness to start him again.
• 📉 Watson's past performance with the Browns included low QBRs and multiple interceptions, and he has never played a full season due to injury or suspension.

Quarterback Comparisons & Team Strategy

• 🤔 The speaker questioned why the team would consider starting Watson before Shedeur Sanders, a top prospect with impressive college stats like leading the FBS in completion percentage.
• 📊 Despite Watson's past struggles, his return might be considered due to Dylan Gabriel's recent poor performance, which has shown a lack of mobility and accuracy.
• 🎯 Starting Watson over Sanders could signal that the Browns are "done with this season" or indicate a preference by Stefanski for Gabriel over Sanders.

Roster Moves: Kaden Davis

• ✅ The Browns signed wide receiver Kaden Davis to the active roster, a preseason standout known for his size and impact in the return game.
• 🏈 Davis caught two preseason touchdowns thrown by Shedeur Sanders, leading to speculation that his signing could be an "omen" for Sanders' potential playing time.
• 📈 The addition of Davis is seen as a positive step to help the wide receiver room and provide a bigger target for either rookie quarterback.