Shedeur Sanders already has an AFC North executive making an admission that could make the Browns look great in the long run

Of course, expectations should be tempered. It was just one preseason game, and things could look very different next week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sanders got the start because of injuries to Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, and he took full advantage of the opportunity — showing glimpses of what he could be for Cleveland. He did take a couple of sacks he’d probably like to have back, but overall it was the kind of performance that makes you want to see him do it again.

So far in training camp, Sanders hasn’t taken reps with the starters, and that was still the case Friday night, when he went up against the Panthers’ first-team defense while playing with the Browns’ backups.

Sanders is starting to ignite the fanbase much like Baker Mayfield did during his rookie year when he flashed potential. Again, it’s just one preseason game — but for now, there’s reason for optimism in Cleveland.