BEREA, Ohio — This probably feels familiar, but the quarterback competition is dominating the conversation and the itinerary as the Cleveland Browns begin their OTAs and head toward the end of their first offseason program under new coach Todd Monken.This one is different because it’s Monken’s first Browns QB competition — and it’s Deshaun Watson’s first, too. In 2022, the Browns traded the farm for Watson in hopes of ending their perpetual quarterback carousel. Four years later, the team is sifting through the ashes of the results: Watson has made 19 starts over four seasons — and only about three of them were positive. The Browns are rebuilding because the Watson trade was undoubtedly one of the worst any team has ever made, but Watson is under contract for one more season and at least in the discussion for the starting job in the season ahead. Which says a lot about the state of things, and about the offense in particular.From one April voluntary minicamp session open to reporters, Wednesday’s first open OTA practice and now nearly four months of Monken saying the best player will emerge, it’s clear Watson is getting every chance to win the starting job and is the leader right now. But it’s also clear the Browns are in the early stages of not only installing the offense but also figuring out how many young players will have to play key roles. Wednesday’s practice script called for Shedeur Sanders to get some chances with the No. 1 offense and a near-equal number of total reps, so nothing is decided. And given the uncertainty of the position, nothing should be decided. But at this still-early stage, it’s pretty much Watson vs. Sanders, with Sanders’ spot in the order matching his new jersey number: 2.At the beginning of both the early-practice instructional periods and the competitive periods halfway through Wednesday’s two-hour practice, Watson was first in line with the available offensive starters. Sanders was at the other end of the indoor practice field with the second offensive line group and most of the team’s younger wide receivers. Dillon Gabriel followed Watson, and sixth-round rookie Taylen Green followed Sanders, though Green didn’t get any competitive snaps Wednesday because he’s the new guy.For everyone, the instructional reps outnumbered the competitive reps, which is standard. What’s obviously different from prior years at this point is the sheer number of reps as the Browns continue to install the offense. The Browns are just beginning this phase of the offseason, and both of their first-round picks, left tackle Spencer Fano and wide receiver KC Concepcion, worked with Sanders and the second group when things were split. Sanders got reps with the starters in a midpractice walk-through and then got the first chance when the Browns switched to working just one unit at a time.Over the course of practice, there were the expected bad quarterback-center exchanges and bad throws that come with growing pains and facing a good defense that’s starting to see the same plays over and over again. There were some decent moments, too. But Monken’s goal is to see growth incrementally and eventually see enough to name a quarterback sooner rather than later, to help the offense transition from the growth phase to the refinement phase. For now, the new coach said he’s seeing a quarterback competition — and at least some growth inside of that.“Deshaun’s athleticism shows up,” Monken said. “Obviously, he’s had that, but he’s had his injuries that have set him back. I wouldn’t say (that’s) a surprise, but it’s exciting to see. It’s a weapon for him. It’s one of his superpowers, that athleticism. And I think Shedeur has 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.”