Quarterback Dillon Gabriel clarifies his remark about 'entertainers' in the context of his competition with Shedeur Sanders for the Browns' starting QB position.
The Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition has intensified as rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders made their preseason debuts.
During his post-game interview following his first half performance against the Philadelphia Eagles, Gabriel was asked about managing external distractions within the team. The question prompted him to reflect on the difference between the media's role and his role as a player competitor. Gabriel clarified that by "entertainers," he was referring to media members, not his teammate Shedeur Sanders.
Gabriel, drafted in the third round, is currently listed third on the Browns' depth chart, behind Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett, and ahead of Sanders, who was drafted in the fifth round.
Sanders, who made his preseason debut the previous week against the Carolina Panthers, received an impressive 82.1 grade from PFF for his performance. He completed 138 yards, scored two touchdowns, and had no turnovers in his debut.
Despite the online conversation sparked by Gabriel's comment about media members, his focus remains on competition, not entertainment. He clarified that his comment was not intended as a criticism of anyone, but as a reflection on the difference between his role as a player and the media's role as entertainers.
The Browns' quarterback competition is shaping up to be an interesting battle to watch as the preseason progresses. With both rookies making their debuts and showing promising performances, it will be interesting to see how they fare against each other and the more experienced quarterbacks on the roster.
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- Jackson Thompson, a sports writer for our website Digital, has covered major sports events like the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and interviewed notable figures such as Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz, and Roger Clemens.
- Shedeur Sanders is the fourth and final quarterback on the Cleveland Browns' depth chart.
- Dillon Gabriel made his preseason debut on Saturday.
- Besides managing external distractions, Dillon Gabriel is keen on showcasing his skills in the Cleveland Browns' quarterback competition, a battle that incorporates sports like football, NFL, and American-football.
- Despite the intriguing NFL preseason performances by both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, their roles differ significantly – Gabriel as a player competitor, and sports analysts, such as Jackson Thompson, as media entertainers.
- Boasting a promising start in the preseason, Dillon Gabriel will endeavor to climb the Browns' depth chart, currently standing third ahead of Shedeur Sanders, a fifth-round draftee who received an impressive PFF grade in his debut.
