Every college athlete dreams of making the elite 1.6% who enter the NFL draft, and Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is no different. But despite the excitement surrounding him, fans aren’t sold on his readiness to join the Cleveland Browns—especially after what they’ve been through with DeShaun Watson. Fans are quick to draw parallels, seeing the $230 million Browns investment in Watson deteriorate into disappointing performance and off-field scandals, and they worry Sanders could face a similar fate. Former Browns GM Michael Lombardi didn’t hold back, saying, “Sometimes, he goes to the sideline, towel over his head, checking his Bank of America account to make sure he’s still filthy rich”—a comment that hits hard when the on-field results have fallen flat.
This skepticism isn’t just about money; Sanders’ latest performance against Kansas State, where he threw for 388 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception while being sacked twice, left some fans unconvinced he’s NFL-ready. Even with Sanders recently projected as a top-six pick for Cleveland in mock drafts, the Browns’ 1-5 record this season has left them in desperate need of a QB overhaul. But not all Cleveland supporters are eager for Sanders to fill that role. “Deion will never let Shedeur play for the Browns,” a fan asserted, referencing Sanders’ father, NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders. Although Deion hasn’t commented directly, he hinted he wouldn’t want his son trapped in a struggling organization—perhaps not a perfect setup for Shedeur’s promising career.
The sentiment online has been fierce, with one fan bluntly posting, “I’m not going from one headache at QB to another. No thanks to Sanders, I’ll take Ward or Ewers,” referencing the undefeated seasons led by Cam Ward and Quinn Ewers. These quarterbacks, both with soaring draft stocks, have captured more interest as potential top-five picks. In contrast, the doubts surrounding Sanders are intense. Comments like “Shedeur will be a locker room cancer worse than Johnny Football” reflect how deeply some fans fear a repeat of past disappointments. So, is Shedeur Sanders the Browns’ much-needed fresh start, or will he be their next big regret? The debate is real—what’s your take on fans slamming this potential QB pick?
