Browns OTA observations: Sizing up Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders

BEREA, Ohio — This probably feels familiar, but the quarterback competition is dominating the conversation and the itinerary as the Cleveland Browns begin their OTAs and head toward the end of their first offseason program under new coach Todd Monken.This one is different because it’s Monken’s first Browns QB competition — and it’s Deshaun Watson’s first, too. In 2022, the Browns traded the farm for Watson in hopes of ending their perpetual quarterback carousel. Four years later, the team is sifting through the ashes of the results: Watson has made 19 starts over four seasons — and only about three of them were positive. The Browns are rebuilding because the Watson trade was undoubtedly one of the worst any team has ever made, but Watson is under contract for one more season and at least in the discussion for the starting job in the season ahead. Which says a lot about the state of things, and about the offense in particular.Advertisement