Shedeur Sanders' Very Possible Path To Earning Cleveland Browns' Starting Quarterback Job

How Will Coach Stefanski Distribute Quarterback Reps In Training Camp?

On ESPN's "NFL Live," analyst Jeremy Fowler shared his thoughts on how Cleveland's complicated quarterback situation will look during training camp.

"The first week or two of training camp, I expect the Browns to run it similarly to the spring, OTAs and minicamp, where all four quarterbacks — the two rookies, Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett — trading blows, getting a lot of different throws, working on opposite fields, first-team, second-team, third-team. You're gonna see all that," Fowler said.

After those first couple of weeks, Fowler predicts Stefanski will create a clearer depth chart, with Flacco possibly at the top.

"And then Kevin Stefanski, the head coach, will crystallize the pecking order," Fowler said. "I do expect Joe Flacco to be in the mix there. He's certainly the incumbent, probably the favorite at this point."

Why Shedeur Sanders Deserves A "Legitimate Shot"

Acho later spoke on how Sanders, the son of Colorado coach Deion Sanders, could force Stefanski's hand midway through the regular season if he continues to improve.

"If a guy like Shedeur Sanders, who is a quarterback who talks about rhythm and timing, he's not necessarily elusive per se, but he fits in Kevin Stefanski's scheme, if he improves, I think he should get a legitimate shot to be the starter," Acho said. "Will it happen? No. I don't think it will happen because it's the preseason. You're going against twos and threes, as we said."

Ultimately, it's all about putting pressure on Cleveland's coaching staff.

"If he can put enough pressure on the coaching staff and on his teammates to show everyone that he should be the legitimate starter, it may not happen Week 1, but early in the season, if one of the older quarterbacks is not producing, I believe that a quarterback like Shedeur Sanders who fits his scheme should get an early opportunity," Acho said.