The Cleveland Browns have slipped to 22nd in the latest preseason rankings, with concerns surrounding the team's quarterback situation. This ranking is based on an evaluation by Josh Kendall at The Athletic.
The Browns' struggles at quarterback are well-documented, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders set to compete for the starting job under new head coach Todd Monken. Watson, who signed a $230 million guaranteed contract, has only played 19 games for the team, resulting in nine wins.
The team's defensive scheme has been revamped with the addition of new defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg, who has brought some much-needed freshness to the unit. Safety Grant Delpit has praised Rutenberg's work, saying the defense should be fine, or at least no worse than last season.
The Browns' rebuild is ongoing, with several first- and second-year players at key positions. The team is coming off a two-year run that produced just eight wins. The offense line is also a work in progress, with various combinations on the field during training camp.
Browns fans are bracing themselves for another potentially rocky season, with Monken's ability to get average play out of the Watson/Sanders combo being a key factor. The team has already lost key player Myles Garrett, who was traded to the Rams.
Despite the challenges ahead, the Browns' ranking is just one writer's opinion, and there is nowhere to go but up. The team's focus will be on finding a solution to the quarterback problem and improving their overall performance on the field.
The Browns will continue to work on their issues during training camp, with a final decision on the starting quarterback to be made soon. The team's fate will be decided in the coming weeks, as they prepare for the new season.
Source: Yahoo Sports