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Sanders Under Fire: Can Browns Coach Save Him?

28 Nov

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Summary

Coach Stefanski's play-calling questioned for Sanders' success.
Sanders faces tough 49ers defense in second pro start.
Doubts arise about Stefanski's belief in his rookie QB.

Sanders Under Fire: Can Browns Coach Save Him?

Shedeur Sanders will make his second career start for the Cleveland Browns as they face the San Francisco 49ers. This decision comes after Sanders' promising debut against the Las Vegas Raiders, which resulted in a victory. Despite the recent success, concerns are being raised about head coach Kevin Stefanski's strategy for the rookie quarterback.

Analyst John Frascella has publicly voiced strong doubts, suggesting that Stefanski's play designs make it "literally impossible" for Sanders to succeed against the 49ers' defense. Frascella questioned whether this was intentional sabotage by the coach or a sign of incompetence. This scrutiny echoes sentiments previously shared by former NFL quarterback Cam Newton regarding Stefanski's perceived lack of faith in his fifth-round pick.

Sanders, who remarkably climbed from the fourth-string position on the depth chart to QB1, now faces the significant challenge of proving his doubters wrong. His task is to lead the Browns against a playoff-contending 49ers team known for its strong defense, in a game set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET in Cleveland.