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PositiveNewsJul 20, 2026Zain Dhanani
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For those who didn’t know, Shedeur Sanders will get his chance to play this year even if he doesn’t win the job initially Have said this in most forums but he’s the QB with the highest odds of playing at the end of the season Needs to work on a lot but primarily getting the ball out quicker and playing within the offense

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PositiveRoleJul 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Jared Verse praised Shedeur Sanders as an elite QB option competing with Deshaun Watson for the Browns' starting job, saying "that dude's confidence is unparalleled. The way he goes out there, the way he throws ... he dots them, he connects them." Sanders is entering his second NFL season after making seven starts as a rookie fifth-round pick. In his first season, he threw for 1,400 yards with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions across eight appearances, taking 23 sacks for 164 lost yards. Sanders was named to the AFC Pro Bowl team last year as a late injury replacement. The two quarterbacks are expected to continue battling for the starting job in training camp with head coach Todd Monken not yet declaring a Week 1 starter.
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PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026ESPN NFL
Sanders is competing with Deshaun Watson for the starting QB role, with both splitting first-team reps throughout the spring. Coaches lauded Sanders' growth during offseason workouts, but he'll have to carry that into training camp and not revert to some of his bad habits, namely holding on to the ball too long. The source notes Monken wants to extend the competition into padded practices and preseason before deciding on a starter by Week 1.
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NegativeProjectionJul 7, 2026NFL - The Athletic
Sanders fell to No. 144 overall (sixth QB selected) in the 2025 draft despite the source arguing he deserved to be drafted toward the end of the third round. As a rookie starter in Cleveland, he earned seven starts and threw for 1,400 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions. His -.25 EPA/attempt ranked 26th among 32 rookie starters since 2020, and he ranked No. 1 in pressure rate (55.3 percent). His biggest flaw remains playing on 'Shedeur Sanders time' rather than on time with the offense; he ranked dead last among NFL rookie starters since 2020 in average time to throw (3.20 seconds). His processing from the pocket was problematic—he tended to be either too indecisive or in search of the fastest possible outlet regardless of coverage. Unlike supremely gifted passers such as Caleb Williams or Josh Allen, the source emphasizes Sanders cannot sustain a career playing with such a high margin for error. However, Sanders displayed above-average aptitude for sensing the rush and smoothly evading it; when playing fast and on the move, he delivered catchable and accurate throws with anticipation. His game versus Tennessee (23-for-42, 364 yards, three passing TDs, one rushing TD, one pick in a narrow loss) demonstrated he is capable of being a solid No. 2 NFL quarterback. The source projects Sanders as a reliable backup who can hold the fort for a few weeks if a starter gets hurt—comparable to Andy Dalton or Teddy Bridgewater—and notes there is still a role for Sanders in Cleveland and in the NFL at large if his grasp of NFL offenses and defensive speed continues to improve.
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PositiveRoleJun 23, 2026NFL: The Insiders
Sanders had a strong spring with the Cleveland Browns, closing the gap between himself and Deshaun Watson. He impressed with his processing speed, which was a question mark as a rookie. With live bullets in training camp and preseason games, Sanders has a real chance to win the starting job if he can continue his momentum. The Browns are in a rebuild phase with two first-round picks in 2027, but Sanders' strong spring performance gives him a legitimate path to the starting role.
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PositiveDepth ChartJun 8, 2026Hayden Winks - PPR Rankings
Shedeur Sanders (QB, CLE) is #226 overall in Hayden Winks' 2026 Half-PPR rankings vs. Underdog ADP 214.9 with a 57.2-point projection. Verdict: Shedeur Sanders would do well to be a career backup. Sanders was QB37 out of 37 qualifiers in EPA per dropback and 36th in passing success rate, only ahead of his rookie teammate Dillon Gabriel. There is simply not a statistical case to be made for Sanders. It was a train wreck on a team filled with train wrecks.
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