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Browns Insider Turns Heads Over Comments on Shedeur Sanders
Browns Insider Turns Heads Over Comments on Shedeur Sanders originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Browns' quarterback competition is heating up with Shedeur Sanders doing everything he can to get an edge.
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Cleveland has four quarterbacks vying for the starting job, but early indications suggest it will come down to veterans Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett. The rookie duo of Dillon Gabriel and Sanders are expected to begin the season on the bench.
That scenario doesn't sit well with ESPN Cleveland's Tony Rizzo, who criticized the Browns for what he sees as a lack of investment in Sanders after last month's 2025 NFL Draft.
'The plan is flawed,' Rizzo said. 'You know what they're doing in New York? They're getting Jaxson Dart ready to start. You know what they're doing in Tennessee? They're getting Cam Ward ready to start. Shedeur is an afterthought.'
Rizzo added that a young quarterback needs a team to be fully committed from a developmental standpoint. It's a factor he believes Sanders isn't receiving. 'He's got to claw his way through three guys before he gets that chance,' Rizzo said.
He also questioned the logic behind drafting both Gabriel and Sanders, calling it a confusing move that clouds the team's long-term direction at quarterback.
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While there is clear intrigue surrounding Sanders, the Browns appear committed to evaluating all options before naming a starter. However, the heat will be Kevin Stefanski and his staff if Sanders keeps cranking out his best work on the field.
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It's early in the offseason. With mandatory minicamp still weeks away and training camp beginning in late July, there's plenty of time left for Sanders to show why he's worthy of running with the ones. For now, it's all about doing all the right things, which he has done.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
