Man, what a few weeks can do for a quarterback’s reputation. Deshaun Watson was getting booed by his own fans just a short while ago, serious skepticism swirling around his role as the Browns’ leader. But fast forward to right now, and he just absolutely led his team to a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. That puts the Browns at a sweet 3-1, sitting pretty at No. 1 in the AFC North. For those fans who were ready to throw in the towel, it’s gotta feel like a dream come true.
The Watson Effect
So, with Watson cooking, what’s a backup quarterback supposed to do? Shedeur Sanders is obviously sitting behind Watson, not getting any field time. It’s totally natural for trade speculation to start buzzing when a guy in his position isn’t seeing the field, especially with a team on a roll. Everybody’s wondering if he’ll get a shot somewhere else.
The Trade Talk Truth
Week 4 games are in the books, and while the chatter around Sanders’ future is heating up, Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland threw some cold water on the trade talk this Tuesday. He’s pointing out the real key here: another team has to actually *want* and *need* Sanders. And right now, Grossi says there’s a “lull” in the demand for quarterbacks around the league. Teams are still figuring out what they’ve got, like the Giants with Jameis Winston, so they aren’t looking to make big moves. Grossi flat out said he doesn’t expect anything “on the verge of happening” with Sanders, adding, “I don’t expect him to be traded.” So for now, Sanders isn’t going anywhere.
But hey, this is the NFL. Quarterback injuries happen all the time, and things can flip on a dime. Grossi even mentioned that. So, while Shedeur Sanders is staying put as a Cleveland Brown for now, keep an eye on how things develop. One injury, and the entire conversation could change in an instant.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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