The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders has no clear leader.
Coach Todd Monken said the team's formal evaluation process has not started and he does not favor either player at this stage. General manager Andrew Berry said Watson and Sanders still have a "long way to go" in their depth chart battle.
Fan scrutiny has been intense. Every throw from practice has been tracked, and social media videos have drawn extensive analysis from those looking for an edge.
The decision will take shape as the preseason unfolds. The quarterback who performs better through the first two exhibition games will likely earn the start in Cleveland's preseason finale, scheduled for Aug. 27 against the New England Patriots.
Early review of live practice footage has offered a glimpse into the competition, but those observations are not a final evaluation. The coaching staff is committed to assessing both players across multiple scenarios before naming a starter.
