It should be Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders going strong into contention for the starting job, even after ongoing recent hardships. The young signal-caller was held out of team drills on Saturday due to arm fatigue. He quickly worked his way back into regular full-go status by Monday, an impressive feat in an impressively competitive environment.
In Sanders’ case, he’s in a dogfight for the most-prized starting gig. He will compete with vet Joe Flacco, former Steelers signal-caller Kenny Pickett, and promising Dillon Gabriel. This competition is especially key for the Browns as they try to fortify their roster in preparation to compete in the rapidly approaching 2023 season.
Other than that brief trip back home, Sanders has shown he’s all in for the Huskers. Equally impressive is his ability to bounce back quickly, which says a great deal about Wilson’s fierceness and his eagerness to make an immediate impact. Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky has gone on record advocating for Sanders to win the job as the opening day starter this season. Orlovsky’s backing provides a jolt to Sanders’ longshot hopes. It illustrates just how much his skill set and potential have wowed the now-draft crazed onlookers.
The battle for the starting QB job has heated up as others around the league have fallen victim to injury. And as many players can not avoid the injury bug, Sanders has played an exceptional role by remaining a constant presence throughout the combine drills. His resilience speaks volumes not only to his physical strength, but phenomenal mental toughness. All of these traits are vital to any player who wants to captain an essential NFL vessel.
The Browns front office is acutely aware of the risks and perils of trading up for a quarterback. Instead, the competition has become a dynamic mix of youth and experience. The decisions and moves made through training camp will be crucial in determining how this team performs in the face of high expectations this season.
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