Shedeur Sanders, a 23-year-old rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, expressed his focus on long-term development over immediate success during the team’s mandatory minicamp. Despite being relegated to second-team drills,Sanders maintained a positive mindset, stating that his ultimate goal is to produce when given the opportunity to play. The young quarterback told reporters that his perspective helps keep him from viewing his situation in a negative light.
The Browns’ quarterback room is a crowded one, with several players vying for the starting role. Joe Flacco, the most experienced among them, brings a wealth of NFL experience to the table. Kenny Pickett, who was a regular starter in the league, also has a track record of success. Meanwhile, Dillon Gabriel and Sanders were both part of the Browns’ 2025 draft class, making them relatively new to the league.
During the mandatory minicamp, Sanders was mostly relegated to the second-team drills, while Flacco, Pickett, and Gabriel took snaps with the first-team. However, this did not seem to rattle Sanders, who emphasized that his time with the second-team would allow him to gain valuable experience and grow as a player.
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