He believes that despite the rotation and the talent of the younger players, Deshaun Watson will be the day-one starter for the Browns because veteran players typically win out in camp.
“If you're asking me who I think is the day one starter, I think it's going to be Deshun Watson. Just to be real, because it's not any indictment on anybody's ability or like what the young guys will grow to be, especially Shador who had some moments and the things he presents sometimes aren't like y”
The Pat McAfee Show · Jul 2026 · 1 episode · 220K views on this topicChad Johnson believes a team should keep three quarterbacks, as the third-string player provides value beyond just their on-field performance.
“He adds more value outside of just being on the field as a starting quarterback. You you don't you don't let a locker room presence like that go. You just don't.”
Nightcap · Aug 2025 · 1 episode · 35K views on this topicShannon Sharpe believes that if a team signs a veteran quarterback to a one-year deal worth $14 million, that player is expected to be the starter.
“Why bring a guy in to make $14 million and to have him to be the backup?”
Nightcap · Aug 2025 · 1 episode · 35K views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.
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