Todd Monken evaluates Deshaun Watson without reviewing previous game film
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:53 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken has finalized his starting quarterback decision for the upcoming season. Monken selected Deshaun Watson to lead the team over Shedeur Sanders. Despite the significance of the choice, Monken stated he did not conduct an extensive review of film from Watson’s past seasons. The coach noted he prefers to assess players based on their current performance within the team's new system. Monken explained that he treats every player on the roster as an elite option who must prove his capability in the present. The team intends to begin official play one week from today. Moving forward, the coaching staff plans to prioritize current tactical strategies rather than past performance data.
- •Todd Monken chose Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns.
- •The decision followed a roster competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders.
- •Monken did not review past game footage, citing the use of a different coaching system.
- •The Cleveland Browns open their regular season schedule one week from today.
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- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Todd Monken hasn't watched much past film from Deshaun Watson
"Cleveland Browns’ head coach Todd Monken told reporters that he hasn’t watched Deshaun Watson’s old game tapes. This remark from Monken comes after he named the $230 million star as the starting quarterback, with sophomore Shedeur Sanders as the backup. Monken, however, made it clear that the fans’ angry reactions do not bother him at […] The post “Criminally Irresponsible”: Todd Monken Called Out Over “Bad” Deshaun Watson Answer Ahead of Season Opener vs. Jags appeared first on Gridiron Heroics
"Cleveland Browns' head coach Todd Monken revealed that he hasn't looked in-depth into quarterback Deshaun Watson's past tape.
"Browns coach Todd Monken had a big decision to make at quarterback.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:25 PMTodd Monken on past Deshaun Watson games: ‘I haven’t really looked’
Cleveland Browns' head coach Todd Monken revealed that he hasn't looked in-depth into quarterback Deshaun Watson's past tape.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:11 PM“Criminally Irresponsible”: Todd Monken Called Out Over “Bad” Deshaun Watson Answer Ahead of Season Opener vs. Jags
Cleveland Browns’ head coach Todd Monken told reporters that he hasn’t watched Deshaun Watson’s old game tapes. This remark from Monken comes after he named the $230 million star as the starting quarterback, with sophomore Shedeur Sanders as the backup. Monken, however, made it clear that the fans’ angry reactions do not bother him at […] The post “Criminally Irresponsible”: Todd Monken Called Out Over “Bad” Deshaun Watson Answer Ahead of Season Opener vs. Jags appeared first on Gridiron Heroics
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:53 AMTodd Monken hasn't watched much past film from Deshaun Watson
Browns coach Todd Monken had a big decision to make at quarterback.
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