Overview
- In his second start, a 26-8 loss to the 49ers, Shedeur Sanders went 16-of-25 for 149 yards and a touchdown as San Francisco disrupted the Browns’ rhythm once opponents had film to study.
- A Cleveland.com film review flagged inconsistent live-game footwork and hesitation to pull the trigger as priority fixes that more reps could address.
- Receiver Cedric Tillman voiced confidence in Sanders’ talent while stressing that continuity and additional practice snaps are needed to build timing with the starters.
- Sanders acknowledged trust and alignment with receivers remain a work in progress after limited time with the first unit, reflecting broader timing issues in the passing game.
- Cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto urged an extended audition despite long odds for late-round QBs, with Sanders’ heavy college sack totals (52 in 2023, 42 in 2024) noted in the evaluation debate.