“The Factory Of Sadness Is Upon Us”: NFL Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over Pathetic Performance By Browns QB During Training Camp

NFL fans are ripping on Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel after his stats from Friday’s training camp session were leaked.

The Browns have a four-way competition for their starting quarterback job. Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are believed to be the two front-runners, but Gabriel and fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders still have time to close the gap.

ESPN Cleveland shared the stats from Flacco, Gabriel and Sanders in Friday’s practice; Pickett remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. It was a tough day out there for Gabriel, who completed only three of 14 pass attempts for no touchdowns and one interception.

While Dillon Gabriel struggled mightily, Flacco (9-of-13, two touchdowns) and Sanders (7-of-10, one touchdown) both flourished:

Day 8 of Browns training camp is a wrap. Here’s how all 3 QBs performed in team drills.

Kenny Pickett practiced but didn’t do team drills. pic.twitter.com/HLLzDx7ro6

— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 1, 2025

A clip of Gabriel’s receiver failing to corral one of his throws also surfaced on X/Twitter:

Not a great day for Dillon Gabriel:

– 3/14
– 0 Touchdowns
– 1 INT

Meanwhile Shedeur Sanders:

– 7/10
– 1 Touchdown
– 0 INT pic.twitter.com/73e9FfkrBB

— Underdog (@Underdog) August 1, 2025

Football fans wasted no time teeing off on Gabriel following his forgettable day in practice:

“gabriel will be on the practice squad in a month,” one fan said.

gabriel will be on the practice squad in a month

— 👨‍💻 (@icashouttt) August 1, 2025

“Oh boy the factory of sadness is upon us..,” wrote another.

Oh boy the factory of sadness is upon us..

— David Emerick67 (@DavidEmerick3) August 1, 2025

“Like I said Shedeur will be the STARTER week 1,” said a fan.

Like I said Shedeur will be the STARTER week 1 pic.twitter.com/i0S7wp9QHp

— Ryan Cornett (@RyanCornett2000) August 1, 2025

“Oh I cant wait till I hear the Excuses from the Browns Media..,” wrote a user.

Oh I cant wait till I hear the Excuses from the Browns Media..

— Eli Griffin iii (@EGriffiniii) August 1, 2025

“Bro Dillon Gabriel is not HIM 👑,” another commented.

Bro Dillon Gabriel is not HIM 👑

— #ReclaimD1 (@ReclaimD1) August 1, 2025

“How is he still on the team when his stats are 3/14 with a pick every day…,” asked a fan.

How is he still on the team when his stats are 3/14 with a pick every day…

— 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 | 🕊️ (@positionsmafiaa) August 1, 2025

The Browns brought back Flacco in free agency after a one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts and acquired Pickett via trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. They used the No. 94 pick on Dillon Gabriel and took Shedeur Sanders in round five (No. 144).

In his one season with the Oregon Ducks, Gabriel completed 72.9 percent of pass attempts...