Shedeur Sanders has opened up about a costly mistake during the Cleveland Browns' 34-10 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears this past Saturday. The second-year quarterback, who is currently competing for the QB1 position, struggled during his appearance, completing six of his attempts for 79 yards. His performance was highlighted by an interception thrown to Beanie Bishop, which occurred on an overthrow intended for Malachi Corley.
Reflecting on the turnover after the game, Sanders insisted that his decision-making process was sound even if the execution failed. He explained that he saw the correct read, but the ball simply slipped, leading to the interception. While acknowledging that throwing the ball away is not sustainable for long-term success in the league, he noted that he remains focused on the positive aspects of his play, specifically ensuring his eyes and feet were positioned correctly to execute the play.
The quarterback situation remains a primary focus for the Browns. Deshaun Watson also saw action, completing 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards and losing a fumble on a sack. Watson did not record a touchdown but successfully handed off to rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion for one of the team's two scoring drives. Dillon Gabriel also participated, contributing 58 yards on five completions with one interception.
Browns head coach Todd Monken expressed that he was pleased with the overall quarterback play despite the team suffering three turnovers during the game. Monken emphasized that while the turnovers are not ideal, he remains confident in the team's ability to move the football and plans to improve coaching in areas such as the run game, protections, and play-action schemes. Sanders is slated to start when the Cleveland Browns host the Buffalo Bills next week, with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.
I just didn't execute the decision, but the right decision was made."He continued:"Obviously, turning the ball over and all that stuff is not great, and it won't survive a long time in the league doing that.
