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The Cleveland Browns entered last season with one of the busiest quarterback rooms in the NFL.
Shedeur Sanders took over as the starting quarterback in Week 12 last season, and after two more starts, he was named the starter for the remainder of the season. Sanders’ stunning slide to the fifth round of the 2025 draft set the stage for him to become one of the most scrutinized rookies in recent memory.
Few people know Shedeur’s game better than Deion Sanders, his father and former college coach. On Wednesday, the two-time Super Bowl champion spoke about his son’s rookie season.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws a pass to tight end Harold Fannin Jr. during the first half of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills in Cleveland, Ohio, December 21, 2025. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)
After Shedeur endured an uneven rookie season for the 5-12 Browns, the Colorado football coach said he hoped for more from his son, but also emphasized the support young quarterbacks need early in their development.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders greets his father Deion Sanders before an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills in Cleveland on December 21, 2025. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)
“A quarterback needs a lot of help from the offensive line, from the receivers, from the ground game, from the coordinators as well. “It’s not just a singular thing, like a defensive back. No matter the pass rush, (the DB) has to do his job. It’s a little different with a quarterback. It needs several things to succeed. »
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Sanders also weighed in on Cleveland’s decision to trade reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, a move that highlighted the Browns’ rebuild.
“I’m happy with Mr. Berry, the general manager, and what he’s doing, I’m not going to question his leadership as far as what he brings to the table,” Sanders said of Browns general manager Andrew Berry.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up before an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers in Cleveland on November 30, 2025. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)
“I’m not there, so I don’t know all the intangibles that caused this trade to happen. I’m happy with what they got and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.”
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Sanders finished his rookie season 3-4 as a starter, with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
