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Browns focus on pre-snap timing with quarterbacks ahead of preseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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Summary

The Cleveland Browns are emphasizing pre-snap process under coach Todd Monken, targeting to save '8 seconds' for better efficiency. Offensive coordinator Travis Switzer highlighted the importance of quick communication and execution from quarterbacks, crucial for their performance on the field. Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are competing for the starting quarterback role, with Watson set to start against the Chicago Bears on August 15. Sanders will start against the Buffalo Bills on August 22 and both will share snaps in joint practice on August 20.

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By the Numbers

•Browns aim to save '8 seconds' in pre-snap operations.
•Todd Monken stresses quick communication for quarterbacks.
•Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener on August 15.
•Shedeur Sanders to start against the Bills on August 22.
•Both quarterbacks will practice together on August 20.

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1:01 PMYahoo Sports — What's the root of Browns' pre-snap obsession? It's about '8 seconds'

What they're saying

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Browns coach Todd Monken has stressed the importance of the pre-snap process with all of his quarterbacks. To him, it's about saving "8 seconds."
— Yahoo Sports

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