Perhaps due to what's currently happening in the Cleveland Browns' environment, 31 NFL teams chose to pass on Shedeur Sanders to avoid all the media pressure surrounding Kevin Stefanski's team during camp.
Shedeur Sanders was considered by many analysts to be a first-round talent, but that didn't happen. Instead, numerous quarterbacks were selected before him, and he ended up being picked in the fifth round by the Browns - who had already selected Dillon Gabriel two rounds earlier.
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It was reported that many teams did view Shedeur Sanders as a good talent, but they chose to pass on him to avoid the media noise that comes with a player like him. There were also claims that some teams feared that if things went poorly, his father, Deion Sanders, would immediately become a candidate to be the team's head coach.
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Deshaun Watson is currently out due to injury, and it seems his days with the Cleveland Browns are numbered. As a result, the current quarterback depth includes the experienced Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and the two rookies: Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel.
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According to some insiders, Shedeur Sanders has shown great things, but Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report gave his take - and in his view, Dillon Gabriel should be the Browns' starting quarterback.
"Gabriel is the logical choice to give the Browns a skill set to be competitive, while also igniting some hope for the team's future. Cleveland simply can't afford another lost season, and Gabriel provides the best of both worlds."
According to Sobleski, the Browns are thrilled with Dillon Gabriel's arm, as well as his experience and leadership. So it wouldn't be a surprise if he gets the opportunity to start in Week 1 against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
