Listening to Berry discuss the selection provided a level of clarity to the addition of a fourth quarterback to the room. They spent an ample amount of time with Sanders during the draft season, getting to know him and those that surround him. They view him as highly accurate pocket passer who also protects the ball and has both arm strength and mobility. They also know there are areas of his game he can improve, such as the number of sacks he takes in a game.
While it wasn't their original plan heading into draft weekend to take two quarterbacks, Berry's explanation about their philosophy in best player available and positional value provides the context that makes this pick make sense.
"We didn't necessarily expect him to be available in the fifth round," Berry said. "We live by our board. We felt like he was a good, solid prospect at the most important position. We felt like it got to a point where he was probably mispriced relative to the draft. Really, the acquisition cost was pretty light, and it's a guy that we think can outproduce his draft slot."
The quarterback room now mainly features [Joe Flacco](/team/players-roster/joe-flacco/), [Kenny Pickett](/team/players-roster/kenny-pickett/), Gabriel and Sanders. The intention of having a quarterback competition started with the additions of Pickett and Flacco but expanded with the selections of the rookies – and all four will have a chance to compete.
As we enter the next part of the offseason with OTAs and minicamp before training camp officially kicks off in a couple of months, one of the biggest questions for the Browns will center around the quarterback position. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has said they value a level of competition in position groups, especially at quarterback. Each quarterback on the roster has a chance to be named the starter, and for all the individual reasons they each hold, it fosters a level of healthy competition to bring out the best in each of them.
For now, all seven rookies will be in the building at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for rookie minicamp. It'll be their first full introduction into life in the NFL, and the first step in the process of preparing for the 2025 season with the Browns.
As the organization transitions to the next phase of the offseason and takes a second to reflect on the draft, the Browns improved with their draft class. They addressed different areas of need on the roster, added premium positions and premium skillsets all with the goal of improving the team. The results of their efforts will come to fruition in the 2025 regular season, but for now, a successful 2025 draft is in the books.