Suddenly, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback room is crowded, with four players competing for one starting role. Between Joe Flacco, Kenny
Suddenly, the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback room is crowded, with four players competing for one starting role. Between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, one will emerge as the starter, another will be the primary backup, and another will act as the third-string quarterback.
Those determinations will be made throughout Browns training camp and upcoming preseason matchups. Yet, one of the newcomers is reportedly already making a strong impression, leading to more snaps than anyone anticipated.
According to NFL Network expert Judy Battista, the Browns have already given Gabriel, their third-round rookie, an increase in snaps after being blown away by his processing speed early on. That’s a particularly notable trait that could continue to endear Gabriel to the Browns’ coaching staff, especially because Battista notes how processing speed and decision-making will be major keys behind the decision to name a starter.
While other reports have praised Sanders, the team’s fifth-round rookie, for his work ethic, it’s becoming clear that the Browns’ quarterback competition could get very interesting this fall. Though the rookies are off to a strong start, the veterans presumably still have the advantage, being that they’ve already seen NFL defenses and have grown accustom to the speed with which they move.
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