Shedeur Sanders just hired an agent for the first time in the NFL, and suddenly his future in Cleveland is a hot topic. Everyone’s buzzing about whether the second-year quarterback is looking for a fresh start, especially after a rough rookie season and losing the starting job to Deshaun Watson this year.
What’s Up With Sanders and Cleveland?
It’s no secret that Watson hasn’t exactly lived up to the massive trade value or his huge contract, and the word on the street is that Sanders is more likely to be the long-term guy than Watson getting some kind of contract extension. But after that poor rookie year, where he was one of the worst starting quarterbacks by several metrics, and then not winning the QB competition this season, it really looks like Sanders might be eyeing the exit. Or, hey, maybe he’s just getting his ducks in a row with an agent for whatever the future holds, whether that’s a trade deadline move or something down the line. It’s totally possible he’s just being prepared.
Andrew Berry’s Big Take on Shedeur
Here’s the kicker though: according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, Browns GM Andrew Berry is seriously fond of Sanders. Like, *really* fond. Berry’s the one who took a shot on Sanders 18 months ago, back when the rest of the NFL kept passing him over. And even though Sanders struggled his rookie year, he apparently showed some real growth during preseason and training camp this year. Jones even went as far as to say a trade would be a “stunner” if it went down. Think about it: Berry believes in the guy’s ability, and Sanders is locked into a fifth-round rookie contract for more than two years still. Meanwhile, Berry’s current starter, Watson, isn’t even under contract beyond this season and has a history of injuries. That’s a pretty big contrast!
What Happens Next?
So, while anything can happen in the next few weeks as the trade deadline approaches, the idea of the Browns dealing Sanders away is considered a real “stunner.” Berry’s rumored “great affection” for the young QB, combined with Sanders’ cheap contract and Watson’s uncertain future, makes it seem unlikely Berry would let him go easily. Will the team turn down a reasonable offer? The front office has some serious decisions to make, and it’s going to be wild to watch how it all plays out with Sanders’ career.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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