Still Has Anything Left' -- NFL Insider Issues Brutal Reality Check to Deshaun Watson Amid War With Shedeur Sanders

The Browns’ quarterback storyline centers on a debate between Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, with NFL insider Steve Wyche issuing a cautious reality check. Wyche, appearing on NFL Network’s “The Insiders,” said Watson still has a chance to win the starting job despite the competition, but he may not be able to do it alone given his health history. He noted that Watson has played only 19 games since signing his $230 million fully guaranteed contract in 2022, after two Achilles injuries, and that the Browns’ new coaching environment under Todd Monken adds variables. Wyche highlighted Watson’s Cleveland production: an 80.7 passer rating, 61.2% completion rate, 3,365 yards, 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, with 70 sacks taken. The Browns used the 2026 NFL Draft to signal a rebuild, taking Utah tackle Spencer Fano ninth overall and adding rookie receivers, meaning Watson likely must elevate young talent quickly.