The Cleveland Browns have a potential long-term franchise quarterback on their roster. While there is a competition between four different signal callers, Shedeur Sanders has been the most talked about player in the room and has turned a lot of heads already in his short time with the team.
Not only has he turned the heads of the media, Sanders has grabbed attention from his new teammates.
That was evident once again due to former star NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson speaking out with a new story.
During a segment of "Nightcap," Johnson let it slip that one of the Browns' best players and captains, Denzel Ward, is very high on the rookie quarterback.
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"I talked to Denzel Ward...(expletive), I shouldn't say his name. But anyway, I talked to 'some people,' and (Shedeur) looked different. There's a difference when that young bull is out there spinning that ball, you hear me?" Johnson said.
Ward coming out with that kind of a comment is a huge sign of Sanders' talent. The young quarterback has come out and made a statement already after slipping from being a projected first or second round pick to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Entering the 2025 draft, Sanders was viewed as a top quarterback prospect by many. There were questions about his attitude, but he has answered those questions in Cleveland.
Since he came into town, the Browns have seen Sanders work hard and become a sponge. He wants to be great and he wants to be a starter. So far, he has done and said everything right.
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Whether he starts Week 1 as the starter in Cleveland or not, there is a very good chance that Sanders will see the field this season. Winning over the locker room is a major key for any quarterback who wants to play. Sanders is already doing that.
It will be interesting to see what he's able to do in preseason games. Should he come out and put up big numbers, he might just have a shot at being the season opening starter. While it isn't likely, it certainly isn't impossible.
At the very least, hearing this feedback from Ward bodes well for the Browns' long-term future at the quarterback position.
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This story was originally published June 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM.