

The Cleveland Browns find themselves in an all-too-familiar situation: uncertainty at the quarterback position.
After an offseason clouded by Myles Garrett‘s trade request and the injury to starter Deshaun Watson, the franchise is in scramble mode. As they prepare for the 2025 season, head coach Kevin Stefanski is juggling a crowded quarterback room with no clear frontrunner for the starting role.
Among the contenders is rookie Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Although Sanders is receiving praise for his demeanor and preparation, he’s part of a larger dilemma for the Browns, who also brought in veteran Joe Flacco, traded for Kenny Pickett, and drafted Dillon Gabriel.
With no consensus starter emerging from this quartet, the Browns’ approach to the position could define not just the 2025 season, but the franchise’s future trajectory.
Bernie Kosar advocates patience with young quarterbacks
Legendary Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has added his voice to the debate, urging caution when it comes to throwing young signal-callers into the fire too soon.
Appearing on 92.3 The Fan Radio Show, Kosar shared his impressions of Sanders and the rest of the QB room, offering a balanced but thoughtful take.
“I love how he [Sanders] is handling stuff. He’s out here an hour early. That’s working out stuff, and then he’s one of the last guys here signing autographs and all that,” Kosar said, clearly impressed with Sanders’ dedication and maturity.
Kosar didn’t stop with Sanders, he also commended Dillon Gabriel for his sharpness, noting that the Oklahoma product has been “picking up the system” well.
Describing the quarterback competition, Kosar called it “fun to watch,” but also emphasized that a different approach might be necessary for the team’s success and the players’ development.
“We kill more quarterbacks by putting them in there early,” Kosar warned, referencing the franchise’s turbulent quarterback history, including the handling of Baker Mayfield.
He suggested the team might need to “sacrifice” veteran playing time to give rookies a more structured and measured growth period. “A modified approach might be better for the long-term health of the team and the quarterback.”
His words carry weight in Cleveland, where fans remember his role in the team’s last era of sustained success.
With the 2025 preseason looming and no starter named, the Browns face a pivotal decision. Do they lean on Flacco’s experience for short-term results? Or do they let young talent like Sanders and Gabriel grow into the role with reps and patience?
The team’s future could hinge on how they answer that question. And if Kosar’s advice resonates in Berea, it may be Sanders, with his work ethic and quiet determination, who eventually earns the job. Just not before he’s truly ready.
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