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Multiple sources confirmed Monday that Cleveland will start veteran Deshaun Watson over rookie Shedeur Sanders in the regular-season opener versus Jacksonville. The decision came after a preseason competition where each quarterback played a half of a game, following a messy loss to Buffalo where Watson drew boos from the home crowd and called the reaction personal. Coach Todd Monken said the comments wouldn’t sway the choice, though fans and analysts like Dan Orlovsky pushed for Sanders, citing Watson’s $230 million contract, inconsistent play, and a massive $127 million dead cap hit if cut.