Browns SHOCKING Decision: Why Shedeur Sanders ISN'T Starting Over Joe Flacco - QB Depth Chart
The Cleveland Browns made a surprising decision to start 40-year-old Joe Flacco over rookie sensation Shedeur Sanders for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. Despite Sanders' impressive preseason debut and massive fan support, the Browns chose experience over potential.
In this video, we break down:
• Why Shedeur Sanders fell to the 5th round in the 2025 NFL Draft
• The controversial pre-draft meetings that hurt Sanders' stock
• Joe Flacco's path back to starting quarterback
• Complete Browns QB depth chart analysis
• Fan reactions and social media explosion
• What this means for Sanders' future in Cleveland
• The injury that derailed Sanders' camp momentum
Sanders was accused of sabotaging pre-draft meetings with NFL teams, showing arrogance and giving dismissive answers to coaches. These character concerns, combined with an oblique injury during Browns training camp, prevented him from climbing the depth chart.
Meanwhile, Joe Flacco's veteran experience and steady performance earned him the starting job, despite not playing in the first two preseason games. This decision has divided Browns fans, with many calling for Sanders to be traded to a team that will give him a real opportunity.
We'll also explore Robert Griffin III's criticism that the NFL and Browns have set Sanders up to fail, and examine whether this rookie quarterback can still make an impact in his first NFL season.
Stay tuned for the latest Browns news, NFL draft analysis, and quarterback controversies!
