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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 of last season, and after two more starts, he was named the starter for the remainder of the season. Sanders' surprising fall 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 know Shedeur's game better than Deion Sanders, his father and former college coach. On Wednesday, the two-time Super Bowl champion reflected on 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, on Dec. 21, 2025. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)
After Shedeur endured an uneven rookie season for the Browns (5-12), the Colorado football coach said he expected more from his son, but also noted the support young quarterbacks need early in their development.
“I would have liked him to perform a little better, but that's not just an individual thing, it's a team thing,” Sanders told Covers while speaking on behalf of his partnership with Depend.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders greets his father Deion Sanders before an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills in Cleveland on Dec. 21, 2025. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)
“A quarterback needs tremendous help from the offensive line, from the receivers, from the running game, also from the coordinators. “It's not just a singular thing, like a defensive back. I don't care what the pressure is on the quarterbacks, (the DB) has to do his job. It's a little different with a quarterback. “You need several things to go right to be successful.”
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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 underscored the Browns' rebuild.
“I'm happy with Mr. Berry, the general manager, and what he's doing. I'm not going to question his direction of what he's bringing,” 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 Nov. 30, 2025. (Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo)
“I'm not there, so I don't know all the intangibles that led to that trade. I'm happy with what they got and 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.
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