Rafael Zamorano· Sep 8, 2026
Zamorano argues the Browns are in for a bleak 2026, saying Cleveland once again has the league's worst quarterback situation and describing a depth chart in which Isaiah McGuire starts at defensive end with Derek Barnett behind him and Teven Jenkins opening at right guard.
“Cleveland looks once again stuck with the NFL's worst quarterback situation, the Falcons notwithstanding.”
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4 checkable claims — 3 depth chart calls and 1 position group ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
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Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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“regardless of whoever is starting, Cleveland looks once again stuck with the NFL's worst quarterback situation, the Falcons notwithstanding.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Derek Barnett to be 2nd on the depth chart
“ended up settling for Derek Barnett ... is currently slated to backup Isaiah McGuire”
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Teven Jenkins to be 1st on the depth chart
“multiple familiar faces are back, including Teven Jenkins, who is slated to start at right guard”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Isaiah McGuire to be 1st on the depth chart
“And McGuire is penciled in as a starter because the team lost Alex Wright to a season ending injury during training camp.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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- Mike FlorioDepth Chart Calls · Shedeur SandersMiss · 0Florio reports the Browns will start Deshaun Watson in Week 1 but predicts Shedeur Sanders will likely be the starting quarterback by Week 3.
- Paul KerenDepth Chart Calls · Teven JenkinsMiss · 0Keren says Teven Jenkins still projects as Cleveland's Week 1 starting right guard despite a push from KT Leveston, and that Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams will be the Browns' lead linebackers.
- Conor OrrGame Outcome Picks · Cleveland BrownsMiss · 0Orr's Week 1 straight-up picks, including several upsets (Patriots, Buccaneers, Browns, Dolphins, Commanders, Broncos).
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- Jacob RichardRoster Spot Calls · Taylen GreenMiss · 0Richard predicts the Browns will keep Deshaun Watson as their starter through the season, that Shedeur Sanders will get a handful of starts, and that Dillon Gabriel is the most likely of the four quarterbacks to be moved off the roster.
- Nathan JahnkeRoster Spot Calls · Carsen RyanHit · 100An unsigned PFF fantasy preseason recap makes a series of depth-chart and roster-spot calls: Roman Wilson wins the Steelers' third receiver job over Germie Bernard, Robert Tonyan makes Pittsburgh's roster as the third tight end, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III stick in New England, Mike Washington Jr. is the Raiders' primary backup back, Jalen Nailor stays a Raiders starter, Kaelon Black leads the 49ers' backup running back competition, and Charlie Kolar is the Chargers' top tight end with top-12 fantasy upside.
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