Cleveland Browns Insider Urges Team To Stick With Shedeur Sanders As Starting QB
Following Shedeur Sanders’ successful first NFL start, a prominent Cleveland Browns insider is calling for the team to keep the rookie quarterback in the starting lineup. The plea comes after Sanders led the Browns to a much-needed 24-10 road victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, injecting a spark into a struggling offense.
Cleveland Browns Win With Solid Shedeur Sanders Performance
With usual starter Dillon Gabriel sidelined in concussion protocol, Sanders stepped in and delivered a poised performance. He completed 11 of 20 passes for 209 yards, including a touchdown and one interception. While not a spectacular stat line, his game management and ability to secure a win have ignited a debate about the team’s future at the quarterback position.
An Insider’s Plea for Consistency
Jason Lloyd of The Athletic made a strong case for the Browns to commit to Sanders for the remainder of the season. He argued that the team needs to determine if Sanders can be their franchise starter, rather than facing another offseason of uncertainty at the position.
“Sanders is the only hope as a franchise starter; otherwise, the Browns will have to navigate their options in trade, free agency and the draft again next spring,” Lloyd wrote. He believes the organization must see more of the rookie to make an informed decision about their long-term plans. “The Browns have to see more of Sanders, because it isn’t healthy to go through this again next year,” Lloyd added, emphasizing the need for clarity and stability.
Sanders and Stefanski on the Situation
After the win, Sanders spoke confidently, addressing those who doubted his ability to perform at the NFL level. “A lot of people wanted to see me fail, and it ain’t going to happen,” he stated. He also expressed gratitude for the chance to show the organization his true capabilities after spending the season as a backup.
Despite the impressive debut and the calls from insiders, head coach Kevin Stefanski has not named a starting quarterback for the team’s upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers. “I’m not going to get into that,” Stefanski said postgame when asked about the quarterback situation. “Obviously, proud of him and proud of this offense… but I’m just going to worry about today.”
As the Browns, now 3-8, prepare for their next matchup, the decision on who will be under center remains a critical storyline. While Sanders has made a compelling case with his on-field performance, the coaching staff is taking a more measured approach, leaving fans and analysts to speculate on who will lead the offense moving forward.
