Shedeur Sanders dropped a new post on social media as calls for him to take over the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job continue to build.
Sanders served as the No. 2 quarterback for the first time this season during the Browns’ 23-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Colorado star moved up the depth chart following the trade of veteran Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals.
From the sidelines, Sanders watched as starter Dillon Gabriel struggled, getting sacked six times and completing 29 of 52 passes for 221 yards.
On Monday, Sanders shared a post without a caption — a few photos of him walking into the stadium and warming up pregame. Like most things Sanders does, it immediately went viral, drawing thousands of likes and comments from fans urging him to get his shot under center in Cleveland.
“We are waiting on the perfect timing,” one fan said.
“We ready to go crazy when you in bruh! We’re be patient,” another added.
“They can’t hold a real one down forever,” a fan added.
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Remaining Patient
It’s been a steady climb for Sanders, who came in as a fifth-round pick. It’s featured ups and downs but now he’s closer than ever to seeing playing time. But for now, Sanders is focused on supporting Gabriel and waiting patiently for his number to be called.
“We’re going to make sure we do everything we can to make sure Dillon is ready for the game,” Sanders said. “So each and every day, even when Joe (Flacco) was the starter, everything. Prepare the right way and be ready to know that you could get out there any point in time. So, I’m overly confident within myself. I know when I first got here, I’m ready to play, but it’s up to the coaches and whatever decision they make, then I’m fine with.”
The Browns are 1-5 and the move to Gabriel has provided the spark the team was hoping for. Cleveland ranks last in the league in points per game, averaging less than 14 points.
Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Not Feeding Negativity
Sanders has found himself under increased scrutiny in recent weeks. During one interview, he mimed his answers after former NFL coach Rex Ryan publicly called him an embarrassment. He also stirred controversy by saying he believes he could outperform some of the quarterbacks currently starting around the league.
Despite the backlash, Sanders insists he won’t engage with the critics, saying he’s focused on staying positive and refusing to feed into the negativity.
“We’re not on no negativity from now on, man, we’re not doing that. I’m just here to be positive and I don’t speak on anything negative. So that’s the new way,” Sanders said. “That’s what we’re going forward with. Anything negative, we’re not talking about it. we’re not speaking on it.”
The Browns have a chance to turn things around this week as they host the 1-5 Miami Dolphins. Cleveland is a 2.5-point favorite for the matchup, per ESPN BET. It’s the first time the Browns have been favored in a game this season.
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