General manager Andrew Berry echoed that stance, saying the path to QB1 will come from on-field results andwork with the coaching staff rather than past production or status. He noted that no player has yet earned a starter’s role, underscoring the team’s willingness to evaluate all options.
Cleveland has four quarterbacks under contract and could still add a signal-caller through the draft. The Browns hold two first-round picks and a total of 10 selections, with the potential to pursue a younger quarterback who could compete for a starting job as a rookie.
Among the draft options, Alabama’s Ty Simpson has been linked as a high-upside prospect. While Berry described Simpson as a player with a bright future, he indicated the Browns’ preference would likely lean toward a younger quarterback addition who could grow within the system.
Sanders impressed Monken with elite playmaking ability, even as his recent production showed some inconsistency. Monken acknowledged that all first-year players have room to grow but expressed enthusiasm about Sanders’ ceiling and the prospect of developing him alongside the existing group.
Meanwhile, the Browns remain intrigued by Watson, who returns for the final year of his contract after a lengthy absence due to injury. Monken has signaled a desire to tap into the Pro Bowl potential Watson displayed earlier in his career, aiming to maximize the veteran’s capabilities while evaluating Sanders and Gabriel.
In short, Cleveland is prioritizing a performance-driven approach to its quarterback room, keeping options open for internal development and potential additions through drafts or future moves, with no definitive starter announced at this stage.
