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Shedeur Sanders will make his preseason debut for the Cleveland Browns in Game 1 despite being listed at fourth on the depth chart. Chad Johnson guarantees success.
The sports show host’s prediction could have major impacts on the QB room. Dillon Gabriel or Kenny Pickett might soon be jobless if it comes to fruition.
Sanders’ story is known by now. The star Colorado signal caller fell to the fifth round of the NFL Draft following initial first-round buzz.
He was the second passer selected by the Browns last April. He’s now one of six QBs on the roster, though only five are active.
Despite positive reviews throughout fall camp, Sanders is buried on the depth chart behind Pickett, Gabriel, and expected starter Joe Flacco.
He hasn’t taken many first-team reps. Injuries, though, have provided the opportunity to see significant playing time ahead of his rookie season.
The team takes its first snap on Friday against the Carolina Panthers. Sanders will be under center.
Given the current situation in Cleveland, the signal caller has been named the starter for that debut. Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabrel are nursing minor injuries. Deshaun Watson anticipates being sidelined for most of the year.
With Flacco expected to be the Week 1 starter in the regular season, he’ll likely be held out of preseason action. Sanders is the next man up.
He and new addition Tyler Huntley will play against the Panthers. They’ll split time across those four quarters though specifics on workload have not been unveiled.
Nevertheless, he will get his shot.
As it currently stands, the rookie is the fourth option. It should be his goal to unseat his competitors, according to Shannon Sharpe.
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“You know what my mindset is [if I’m Shedeur]?” he rhetorically asked. “Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel are about to get some permanent rest.”
Chad Johnson followed up. “I told you he was going to get his opportunity. I didn’t know it would come this fast… Joe Flacco’s gonna be the starter. I said, ‘If things aren’t going well for Joe Flacco… Shedeur will get his opportunities.”
“He’s prepared for this moment… I guarantee he marches their a– right down the field on that first drive.”
-Chad Johnson
Both Johnson and Sharpe are excited to see Shedeur Sanders in live action. They believe he’ll succeed. In fact, Ocho guarantees it.
Sanders will get the chance to make an impression on the coaching staff. If he can effectively lead the Browns offense, it might give him a leg up in the quarterback race.
The sports hosts referenced the story of Wally Pipp, who famously lost his starting role with the Yankees to Lou Gehrig while sidelined. Will a similar scenario play out in Cleveland?
If Sanders does play well in Pickett and Garbriel’s absence, it could certainly impact job security. The QB room is currently crowded. The team will...
