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Shedeur Sanders is one of the most promising quarterbacks in the NFL. He has been confirmed to be the primary backup quarterback for the Cleveland Browns this season, with Deshaun Watson having been chosen as the starting quarterback. While the decision was taken after a closely contested offseason and preseason battle between the two QBs, many do not seem to agree with the decision. Ahead of the new season, Shannon Sharpe has addressed the matter. Shannon Sharpe reveals truth behind Shedeur Sanders losing QB1 Head coach Todd Monken opted for the more experienced Watson as the starting quarterback, even though Sanders had the better numbers. Watson completed 16 of 27 passes for 162 yards with zero touchdowns, while Sanders completed 15 of 22 pass attempts for 153 yards and one touchdown. Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe publicly addressed the development on the Nightcap podcast. He felt that the decision to name Watson the quarterback was not done on a fair basis, and there was no quarterback competition in reality. He said, “We hope that there was a chance that Shedeur really got a realistic chance of starting, but that would never materialize. There was no chance that Shedeur was ever – Shedeur could have – if he threw 200 passes in the preseason, he could have gone 195 for 200 for 2,000 yards and 40 touchdowns, and he wasn’t starting. No, there was nothing. There was nothing Shedeur Sanders could have done.” It was widely expected that Watson would be the starting quarterback, as he was more experienced. However, Sanders performed well in comparison to the veteran. Monken has emphasized that he did not choose a quarterback beforehand and made the decision on their performances. However, his decision could still change Chad Johnson suggests Shedeur Sanders can replace Deshaun Watson In the same podcast, former NFL player Chad Johnson talked about Watson and that he needed to justify Monken’s faith in him early in the season. He said, “Them first two games is pivotal for Deshaun Watson. It’s pivotal. They on the road the first two games and they coming home with the third game. Boy, if you ain’t one and one, of if you ain’t two and O, it’s going to be a change made. I guarantee you.” His words suggested that if Watson failed to have good performances in these early season games, the Browns may be forced to reevaluate their choices. Sanders could unexpectedly find himself once more as the franchise’s starting quarterback in that case. Shedeur Sanders will now prepare for the upcoming season, even though it will be on the sidelines. More NFL News: - Browns Told to Move on From Shedeur Sanders and Sign Underrated NFC Quarterback - Skip Bayless Criticizes ‘Outrageously Wrong’ Shedeur Sanders Situation - NFL Legend Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Harsh Deshaun Watson Reality Check Gives Shedeur Sanders Fans Hope - Super Bowl Champion Fires Back at Shedeur Sanders Critic With Fiery Response to ‘Adolescent Goof’ Label