Browns demand for Shedeur Sanders is firmly asserted by Dan Orlovsky
Shedeur Sanders, the rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, made a strong impression in his preseason debut against the Carolina Panthers. ESPN's Dan Orlovsky, a former NFL quarterback, was particularly impressed with Sanders' performance, praising his comfort, control, and speed on the field.
Orlovsky, who has been advocating for one of the rookie quarterbacks to start, believes Sanders was the standout performer in training camp. During the preseason game, Sanders went 11 of 18 for 103 yards, two touchdowns, and a 113.9 rating[1][6]. His consistency was a point of focus for Browns' head coach Kevin Stefanski, who highlighted it as a notable quality after the game[4][7].
However, Orlovsky also compared Sanders' tape to that of fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel's Week 2 preseason performance. While he acknowledged Sanders' strong performances, he noted that Gabriel's overall play was actually better, citing Gabriel's efficiency, ball placement, and ability to operate quickly, especially under center and running play-action[2][5].
Despite Sanders' impressive showing, the Browns' QB pecking order remains unclear. Orlovsky believes Cleveland should start one of the rookie QBs and sees Sanders as a serious contender for playing time. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski remains undecided about giving Sanders first reps with the starters in joint practices[1].
It is likely that veteran Joe Flacco will start initially, while Sanders and Gabriel compete for the backup QB role. There is a possibility that one of them could be the starter by October[2].
As the preseason progresses, Sanders continues to show off his skillset, and his consistency is a strength that cannot be ignored. The final QB pecking order is still taking shape in Cleveland, but Sanders' strong performance has certainly made a case for him to be a serious contender[3].
The Browns' next preseason game will be against the Philadelphia Eagles on the 27th of August[8]. Sanders will have another opportunity to prove his worth and further solidify his position in the QB pecking order.
Orlovsky, believing Sanders was the standout performer during training camp, suggested Sanders should be considered for starting time in the NFL, drawing comparisons to fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel's Week 2 preseason performance. Despite Sanders' impressive showings, the QB pecking order for the Browns remains uncertain, with veteran Joe Flacco projected as the initial starter, while Sanders and Gabriel compete for the backup role.
