CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The first game of the preseason means the first opportunity to have some real thoughts about the Browns . It's not just practice against themselves, nor is it some controlled environment that takes some of the realness away from even joint practices.

Cleveland opened its exhibition schedule Aug. 8 with a 30-10 win at the Carolina Panthers . Of course, the game will probably be best remembered for being quarterback Shedeur Sanders' NFL starting debut.

The Panthers did play most of their starters for a pair of series in the game. The Browns barely played any of theirs , keeping especially the veterans on the bench. Buy Cleveland Browns tickets

That doesn't mean you can't take some things away from what was seen on Friday night in Charlotte. That's what we're go

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