Pat McAfee Encourages Browns to Consider Shedeur Sanders as Starting QB

Pat McAfee advises the Cleveland Browns to give Shedeur Sanders a chance at the starting quarterback position, highlighting his potential despite past struggles.

<p>As August approaches, the Cleveland Browns have yet to name a starting quarterback, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders sharing first-team reps during the early days of training camp. Head coach Todd Monken has not rushed to make a decision regarding the starting role.</p><p>Former punter Pat McAfee expressed his support for Sanders, suggesting that the Browns should avoid their typical mistakes and give him an opportunity. McAfee noted that when Sanders took the field, the team appeared more energized and capable of winning, despite Sanders' mixed performance, which included a 3-4 record and 1,400 passing yards with seven touchdowns and ten interceptions.</p><p>McAfee believes that even if Sanders does not currently offer a better chance to win than Watson, it would be beneficial for the Browns to evaluate his potential as their future quarterback. He emphasized that the team could still find themselves in a favorable position in the upcoming NFL Draft if necessary.</p>