On Monday, Cleveland Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski made an equally important call. Shedeur Sanders will remain as the starting quarterback for CU’s next home game against the San Francisco 49ers. Sanders, a fifth-round draft choice, returned to that glorious NFL tradition of long-lived fairy tale debuts. He even led the Browns to a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders for his first career victory.
In his first NFL start, Sanders went 11 for 20 passing. He passed for 209 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Notably, he executed a challenging 52-yard completion to rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. This victory snapped a 17-game Browns’ losing streak with quarterbacks making their first career starts. Additionally, it ensured Sanders would become the first Cleveland quarterback to win his debut since Eric Zeier in 1995.
“First start for any quarterback, you’re always going to make sure that the operation is how you want it, and I thought by and large was good,” said Stefanski. And winning — that’s the No.
Even with Dillon Gabriel getting past the concussion protocol, Sanders has retained the starting job. This decision is a testament to the coaching staff’s faith in how Sanders has performed and developed so far.
Sanders would become the 42nd quarterback to start for the Browns since 1999. He’s shown himself to be one of the brighter prospects to take over a franchise that has seen its fair share of turnover at the quarterback spot throughout the years.
“I’m just going to focus on this week. Not going to get much past this week,” Stefanski stated, indicating a commitment to concentrated preparation as the team gears up for their next challenge.
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