Browns Face Calls to Bench Sanders, but Rule Out Trade
WHO:
Heavy NFL - Todd Monken is identified as the person who has not settled Cleveland’s quarterback order.
Heavy NFL - Dillon Gabriel is identified as returning to the Browns.
Heavy NFL - Rob Gronkowski gave advice on the Raiders’ quarterback situation.
Heavy NFL - The Cleveland Browns, Shedeur Sanders, and a quarterback described in the headline as a “1-13 QB” are named.
NY Post - Shedeur Sanders is identified as Cleveland’s backup quarterback; Deshaun Watson is identified as the Browns’ starter.
NY Post - Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com is cited as the source of the report that Cleveland will not trade Sanders.
Pro Football Network - Tony Grossi is identified as a Browns analyst who addressed speculation about general manager Andrew Berry’s stance on a possible Sanders trade.
Pro Football Network - NFL fans are described as having mixed reactions to an ESPN analyst’s suggestion that the Indianapolis Colts trade for Sanders.
WHAT:
Pro Football Network - Aaron Goldhammer argued that Dillon Gabriel should replace Shedeur Sanders as Cleveland’s backup quarterback; NFL fans sharply criticized his argument.
Pro Football Network - Mike Garafolo’s comments about Deshaun Watson’s future prompted fans to warn against the Browns giving Watson another contract; some described it as a “Daniel Jones type failure” and “a huge mistake.”
Heavy NFL - The Browns are moving forward with a four-quarterback room.
Heavy NFL - Shedeur Sanders made a social-media post amid ongoing trade rumors.
Heavy NFL - An NFL insider identified a veteran receiver valued at $12 million as a possible Chiefs passing-game option.
Heavy NFL - Cleveland has left open the possibility of demoting Sanders; his backup role remains in focus.
Heavy NFL - Gronkowski said on FOX Sports that the Raiders should not bench Kirk Cousins while he is playing at a high level.
Heavy NFL - The article says Cousins is 38 years old and raises the possibility that his Raiders tenure could last longer than anticipated.
Heavy NFL - The Browns could add another quarterback option before the trade deadline.
Heavy NFL - The headline says the Browns were urged to replace Sanders with a quarterback described as “1-13.”
NY Post - Sanders reportedly will not be traded by Cleveland.
NY Post - Sanders recently hired an agent for the first time in his career.
NY Post - Watson has been Cleveland’s starter all season and has had “some surprising success.”
Pro Football Network - An ESPN analyst urged the Colts to trade for Sanders; fans questioned whether Sanders becoming Indianapolis’ starting quarterback would be the best move.
Pro Football Network - Grossi addressed speculation that Browns general manager Andrew Berry might trade Sanders.
WHERE:
Heavy NFL - The AFC South team described as struggling was urged to pursue Sanders in a trade.
NY Post - Sanders and Watson are associated with the Cleveland Browns.
Pro Football Network - The proposed destination for Sanders in the ESPN analyst’s trade suggestion is the Indianapolis Colts.
WHEN:
Heavy NFL - The Browns’ quarterback order remains unsettled following Gabriel’s return.
Heavy NFL - The Raiders’ trade deadline is Nov. 10.
Heavy NFL - The Browns could add a quarterback option before the trade deadline.
WHY:
Heavy NFL - The headline presents the “1-13 QB” as a potential replacement for Sanders; the excerpt does not explain the reason for the suggestion.
Pro Football Network - The excerpt gives no reason for the ESPN analyst’s proposed trade or for fans’ mixed reactions.
HOW:
NY Post - The report that Sanders will not be traded is attributed to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.
Pro Football Network - Grossi discussed the possible trade in relation to speculation about Andrew Berry’s position.
Cleveland is keeping Shedeur Sanders, though his backup role remains uncertain as Dillon Gabriel returns and coach Todd Monken has yet to settle the quarterback order. The Browns are moving forward with four quarterbacks, while reports say Deshaun Watson remains the starter and the team could consider another quarterback before the trade deadline. In Las Vegas, Rob Gronkowski advised the Raiders not to bench Kirk Cousins while he is playing well.