Watson connected on a deep ball with rookie Denzel Boston. The second-round pick made the catch in the end zone while being covered by Tyson Campbell and Ronnie Hickman Jr.
Even though Watson’s future in Cleveland appeared to be bleak last year, Monken said he is giving everyone a clean slate.
“I think it’s really cool that he still has an opportunity, with a chance, to showcase his ability and see where he’s at. I’m all for it,” Monken said.
Sanders also got kudos for his offseason progress after an eventful rookie season. The much-hyped fifth-round pick started the final seven games, going 3-4 with seven touchdown passes, 10 interceptions and a 68.1 passer rating, while struggling at times with footwork and learning the playbook.
“I think Shedeur’s come miles in terms of his progressions, getting the ball out, his understanding of concepts. I think he’s really, really come a long way,” Monken said.
One thing Monken wasn’t pleased about with any of his quarterbacks was interceptions or missed passes during some of the team drills.
“Yeah, we threw interceptions in seven-on-seven, for God’s sake. I mean, who does that? There’s no pass rush. I mean, it’s embarrassing,” he said.
