Rex Ryan Blasts Shedeur Sanders for Not Starting for Browns

Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan recently targeted Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, stating that the talented player, son of Deion Sanders, "should be embarrassed" for failing to earn the team's starting job. This aggressive stance ignited a debate, with a local radio host suggesting that Ryan might be receiving inside information from the Browns organization regarding the team's quarterback depth chart, lending undue weight to his criticism of Sanders.

However, many observers view Ryan's comments with skepticism, dismissing them as the former coach running his mouth. Critics note that the focus is unfairly placed on Sanders. They point out a critical detail: the Browns drafted another rookie quarterback, Dylan Gabriel, two full rounds earlier than Sanders. Despite current starter Joe Flacco’s poor performance, neither Sanders nor Gabriel is receiving meaningful opportunities to compete for the starting role.

The prevailing question is why both young quarterbacks, with perceived talent and different draft pedigree, are being sidelined, instead of just criticizing Sanders. If the issue were purely about one player's readiness, the argument might hold more water. But the situation involving two bypassed draft picks suggests a broader organizational issue. Rex Ryan’s highly visible criticism of Sanders serves mainly to amplify the drama surrounding the Cleveland Browns' continuous struggle to stabilize the most important position on the field.