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Justin Fields calls Aaron Glenn 'one of the realest coaches' he's ever played for
Can Arthur Smith Be Steelers QB Whisperer? | Steelers Morning Rush Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, and his ability to mentor the team's next quarterback. The Steelers have a plan to trade up to draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, finally addressing the position after several missteps in the aftermath of the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. But is Smith the right guy for the job to develop a rookie quarterback? It's not anything he's ever done before in his two seasons as Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator and three as Atlanta Falcons head coach, but there are some reasons to think that Smith will be capable of molding a talented passer, especially his success in resurrecting the careers of Ryan Tannehill and Justin Fields. So can Smith be the Steelers' quarterback whisperer? Alan breaks it down. #steelers #herewego #nfl CONNECT WITH STEELERS NOW: Steelers Now: SN on Twitter: SN on FB: SN on Insta: 8:05 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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15 hours ago
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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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement Related: Deion Sanders Makes Huge Announcement on Friday 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. Related: Deion Sanders' Nike Air Diamond Turf 1 'Ravens' Sells Out in Minutes 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.
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18 hours ago
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Vrabel wants his players to make ‘great decisions'
Quinn looks good because he has Daniels Mike Florio and Michael Holley discuss how Jayden Daniels started turning the team around and why the QB won't make a huge jump in his second season because of how strong he was last year. 5:49 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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Browns QB Joe Flacco insists he's not a mentor at OTAs
The Cleveland Browns have a crowded quarterback room. While the group tries to tiptoe around the fact, they end up stepping on each other's toes. The veteran in the room, Joe Flacco, was the latest to stumble through an interview. Flacco spoke to the media after the second day of OTAs. Flacco was asked to elaborate on his least favorite question: his role as a mentor for rookie quarterbacks. He gave a long and thoughtful answer. Flacco draws issue with how the question is phrased. He believes it can be divisive and used for clickbait. At every stop, Flacco has been adamant that it's not his role, or the role of the backup quarterback, to mentor a rookie. He believes they help rookies prepare for the NFL, they're not holding their hand and walking them through every concept. Flacco has been haunted by the question since the Baltimore Ravens drafted Lamar Jackson in 2018. Flacco faced the question in Denver with Drew Lock, in New York with Zach Wilson, in Philadelphia with Jalen Hurts, and in Indianapolis with Anthony Richardson. He's worked with a lot of young quarterbacks in the recent past, and they've all publicly appreciated the guidance he's provided. Advertisement Flacco has his priorities in the correct order. He's going to be battling for the Browns' starting job. He's the team's best hope for a capable offense. Flacco needs to focus on the team, not the rookies. This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Joe Flacco focuses on starting not mentoring
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Insider predicts Browns QB trade during training camp
The post Insider predicts Browns QB trade during training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Cleveland Browns are taking up a majority of the conversations after the 2025 NFL Draft. Why? The Browns not only selected Shedeur Sanders out of Colorado in the fifth round, but they drafted Dillon Gabriel ahead of Sanders in the third round. Advertisement After trading for Kenny Pickett in the offseason, the Browns now have four quarterbacks to choose from if you add Joe Flacco. Because the Browns drafted two quarterbacks, and the most popular name in the draft, many are speculating on what Cleveland will do with the quarterback room ahead of the start of the season. Deshawn Watson will not play this season. NFL insider Jeremy Fowler discussed his thoughts on the Browns' QB future on the ESPN Cleveland radio station. 'They (Browns) look at quarterbacks like currency,' Fowler said. 'If someone goes down in training camp, they have someone they can trade. Maybe it's Pickett, maybe it's one of the rookies. But I can see that maneuvering. I have a hard time thinking they keep four on the roster.' Trading one of the quarterbacks would be a smart move on the Browns' side. It does not make sense to keep this many. It's understandable, knowing the Browns have still yet to find a franchise quarterback, but that won't be determined this season unless you see Sanders play extraordinarily. Advertisement Trading Gabriel just seems like the logical move. The Browns probably drafted Gabriel, not knowing Sanders would still be available later on. Because he was, the Browns decided to pull the trigger and draft the former Colorado QB. Sanders has all the intangibles to be a great player. Moving on from Gabriel could get you a draft pick, rather than stashing him away on the practice squad. Unless Flacco gets cut, he will likely be the backup with his experience. The Browns have plenty of options. We will see how training camp pans out on if Cleveland will send any of these quarterbacks to another squad.
