Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has been criticized for rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders not getting first-team practice reps. Stefanski explained that the team’s QB1, Dillon Gabriel, has been receiving most of the work with the starters to ensure his development.
Browns reporter Daniel Oyefusi shared the news on X on Tuesday.
“With a young quarterback, with Dillon starting, you want to make sure he gets a lot of the reps. It’s different when you have a veteran with Joe (Flacco),” Stefanski said.•
He added that Sanders is “still getting reps in a bunch of periods.”
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Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said that rookie QB Shedeur Sanders hasn't been getting practice reps with the first-team offense like Dillon Gabriel did when Joe Flacco was the starter because "with a young quarterback, with Dillon starting, you want to make sure he gets a lot of the
Fans raised questions about Cleveland's preparedness in case of Gabriel's unavailability.
"And if Dillion gets hurt then what lol this is such malpractice," a fan commented.@DanielOyefusi And if Dillion gets hurt then what lol this is such malpractice
However, some accused the team of deliberately limiting Sanders’ chances and fostering bias towards Gabriel.
"Then if Shedeur goes out there and doesn’t play great I want him to have the same grace Dillon has been getting from the media," a fan said.@DanielOyefusi Then if Shedeur goes out there and doesn’t play great I want him to have the same grace Dillon has been getting from the media.
Shedeur Sanders shares message amid ongoing wait for Browns debut
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has yet to make his NFL debut after seven weeks, but he continues to be patient and focused. Despite Deshaun Watson’s injury and Joe Flacco’s trade, he remains behind Dillon Gabriel on the depth chart.
Sanders shared a long X post on Tuesday, showing perseverance and will.
“The greatest lesson I’ve learned through it all is not to worry but to lean on and trust GOD in every situation… True success is who you become while waiting on GOD’s timing,” Sanders tweeted.The greatest lesson I’ve learned through it all is not to worry but to lean on and trust GOD in every situation. Even when I don’t know what to do, I’ve learned that GOD will always guide me. I live stress-free because I know that, no matter what, GOD has the final say over my
As the Browns prepare to face the Patriots in Week 8, Sanders continues to wait for his opportunity with his faith intact.
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Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez