I’ve never seen so many experts on NFL team’s practice habits. But it’s to be expected. Just because you have the internet, you can’t tell career NFL backup quarterbacks they don’t know what they’re talking about. It’s standard practice for the backup QB not to get first team reps. Yes. Gabreil got some first team reps when he was the number two QB because of two things. He was a rookie, and the starter was 40 years old. Attention whores looking for clicks.
Yes, Sanders looked bad, but there were times when you could see the talent. Andrew Berry got great value taking him in the fifth round. Could he become the starter Browns fans desperately want, yes. I hope so, because in next year’s draft, the Browns can focus on the offensive line and wide receiver. Before you say it or think it, yes Andrew Berry will be drafting the players and Kevin Stefanski will be the head coach. If this kid proves he deserves to start in this league, then Berry should get the credit.
Can Sanders beat the Raiders? Sure, if the gameplan is right. He holds on to the ball too long; his footwork is terrible and his first response to pressure is to drift backwards. All can be corrected with a simple passing attack. Design plays for a quick release, use draw plays and RPO. Throw in an occasional screen play. All this would help set up the long passing game. But first and foremost, the Browns have to run the ball. This game screams for Judkins to get 25 carries. It can be done against a bad Raiders team.
The Browns haven’t won a game out west since 2012. They haven’t won a road game since week two of last season. If Sanders can pull off a victory, then he deserves to start the rest of the season. I know the old saying, players shouldn’t lose their starting position because of injury, but this is different. The Browns need to win games. If Sanders can do that, then you don’t need to draft a QB high in 2026. Besides, right now, the 2026 QB draft is average at best. There’s Mendoza and a bunch of guys. The 2026 off-season should be spent fixing the offense, both in free agency and the draft. It took the Lions two off seasons to fix their team, why not the Browns. Stay safe and Go Browns.