Ex-NFL Coach Criticizes Browns Rookie Shedeur Sanders as 'Embarrassment' Amid Starting Role Debate

Shedeur Sanders, a rookie quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has sparked controversy with his public confidence despite not having played a regular season NFL game yet. After a poor start to the season by the Browns and underwhelming performance by veteran Joe Flacco, Sanders stated he believes he could outperform current NFL starters, comments which have drawn sharp criticism. Former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan called Sanders an "embarrassment" and criticized him for talking confidently without proving himself on the field. Browns insider Tony Grossi and other commentators suggest Sanders' outspoken nature may be a result of frustration but warn that such comments could be premature given his lack of playing time and current third-string status. Sanders, who had a decorated college career but dramatically fell to the fifth round in the NFL Draft, remains behind Joe Flacco and Dillon Gabriel on the depth chart, making his immediate impact on the Browns uncertain. The situation highlights tensions within the Browns' quarterback situation and places pressure on head coach Kevin Stefanski regarding potential changes.