17-05-2025
Shedeur Sanders reportedly the best QB for Browns, leaving fans shocked
If you thought Shedeur Sanders was just hype, Nathan Zegura wants you to think again.
In a recent interview with The Sporting News, Cleveland Browns color commentator Nathan Zegura couldn't hide his admiration for what he's seen from the former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback during the Browns' rookie minicamp. His praise didn't just come from a place of surprise—it came with a clear message: Sanders is the real deal.
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'He throws dimes,' Zegura said, citing one deep ball in particular. 'There was one on Sunday, 57 yards in the air right in stride and it looked like nothing.'
Zegura didn't stop there. While some questioned Sanders' arm strength leading up to the draft, those concerns may already be silenced. 'There is a 25-yard deep dig and it was on a line. I thought his arm looked good. The ball placement on that back-shoulder clip that's everywhere for the touchdown. That got a lot of attention.'
Sanders—who threw for 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions for the Buffaloes in 2024—showed the same level of control and precision at the NFL level that made him must-watch TV in Boulder.
On top of the raw talent, Zegura emphasized Shedeur's professionalism and work ethic. 'He's been heavy into the playbook and learning and everybody has been really, really impressed,' he said. 'It was not a circus at all.'
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That last point is particularly relevant for those who doubted the Shedeur-Deion pairing would translate to a professional setting. Zegura's takeaway? All business.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (left) and his father, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders (right).Ken Blaze, Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
And while the media frenzy might have painted Shedeur as a mid-round project, NFL insiders clearly saw something else. 'There isn't a single person I've talked to… that didn't have him as a first or second-round quarterback on tape,' Zegura added. 'In fact, those who said the second round – it was the early second round.'
Buffs fans, take note: your former QB isn't just surviving—he's thriving. And if Zegura's early impressions are any indication, Shedeur Sanders may be well on his way to proving every doubter wrong, all over again.
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