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Is Todd Monken's Age the Reason Shedeur Won't Get a Fair Shot?
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- May 15, 2026
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Summary
Ken and Lima tackled a spicy theory — that Todd Monken's age and the reality that this is likely his only shot at being an NFL head coach makes him far more inclined to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, regardless of what the schedule release video signaled. The argument is straightforward: a 60-year-old coach with nothing to lose and everything to prove isn't going to hand the keys to a fifth-round rookie when a physically healthy 30-year-old veteran is sitting in the same room. The counter is just as compelling — a younger head coach with a longer runway would have every incentive to build around Shedeur and absorb the losses, but Monken simply doesn't have that luxury, and that reality may be quietly shaping the entire quarterback decision before training camp even opens.