Shedeur Sanders has 'come a long way' in development, Browns coach says

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken praised Shedeur Sanders during a May 20 media session, calling his development significant in progressions, ball delivery, and understanding offensive concepts. 'I think Shedeur’s come miles,' Monken said, emphasizing the second-year quarterback’s improvement since joining the team. Monken also acknowledged Deshaun Watson’s athleticism, noting it remains a key strength despite his twice-torn Achilles keeping him out of the entire 2025 season. The coach praised Watson’s determination to return and prove himself, calling his drive to 'battle' and 'change the narrative' impressive. Both quarterbacks have been splitting first-team reps during practices, while Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green handle second- and third-team roles. Monken criticized the team’s performance in Wednesday’s 7-on-7 drills, calling the interceptions 'embarrassing' due to the lack of pass rush. The Browns plan to finalize their starting quarterback by the end of spring drills, though Monken confirmed the decision could still shift before the Week 1 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. 'You’d love to have it set at every position, but you can’t guarantee that,' he said, adding the starter will be locked in by the time the team faces the Jaguars.