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Rookie QB Gabriel Thrust into Spotlight as Browns Starters Sit Out
16 Aug
Summary
- Browns dealing with multiple QB injuries ahead of preseason game
- Rookie QB Dillon Gabriel likely to see significant playing time
- Coaches aim to ease Gabriel into game, find him easy completions
As the Cleveland Browns prepare for their upcoming preseason game, the team is facing a quarterback crisis. With injuries to Kenny Pickett, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel throughout training camp, the Browns have been forced to add a sixth quarterback just to have a backup option.
The situation is not expected to improve much for the preseason game, as Joe Flacco, Sanders, and Pickett will all be sidelined. This means that if Dillon Gabriel, the third-round rookie, is unable to play for any reason, the Browns will have to rely heavily on Tyler Huntley, who is unlikely to make the final roster.
However, the reports suggest that there is optimism around Gabriel's potential debut. The young quarterback will have a significant opportunity to showcase his skills, especially after Sanders' strong outing against the Panthers. While the stage may be massive for Gabriel, the coaching staff is determined to ease him into the game and help him find some easy completions.
It's important for the Browns' fanbase, who are desperate for a solution at quarterback, to not judge Gabriel's entire career based on this single preseason performance. The rookie has missed a considerable amount of practice time and will be facing one of the league's top defenses. Head coach Kevin Stefanski will need to carefully manage Gabriel's playing time and gradually open up the playbook if the young quarterback shows promise.
