What we learned from NFL preseason games: Geno Smith shined, Deshaun Watson didn't

Backup (and some starting) quarterbacks were in the spotlight, and not all of them impressed in the second full weekend of preseason games.

Shedeur Sanders stood up for his teammate Deshaun Watson after fans booed him during the Browns' preseason loss to Buffalo.

Risers and Fallers From NFL Preseason Week 2: How Deshaun Watson May Have Coughed Up Browns’ QB1 Job  Sports Illustrated

Rookie wideout De'Zhaun Stribling continues his historic preseason run for San Francisco, while Geno Smith shines in his return to New York

Tension in Cleveland: Fans are losing patience with Shedeur Sanders and calling for him to be traded  MARCA

Deshaun Watson was met with a barrage of boos from Browns fans on Saturday.

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This Geno Smith decision is a big one ahead of the regular season.

Ryan Fitzpatrick said Geno Smith will bring stability and professionalism the Jets have been craving, comparing his return to a "Hollywood script."