Shedeur Sanders had interesting changes at Browns camp

Sanders first pass attempt was an incompletion to camp standout Luke Floriea. A receiver Shedeur has developed into a go-to target. Post snap, Shedeur fakes the handoff to his left and bootlegs around in the opposite direction, forcing much of the defense to shade to the left.

As Floriea crosses the field, Shedeur floated a pass to an open space that was a little behind where Floriea would end up. He attempts to adjust to the ball but is a second late. The ball fell safely to the grass with no defender in position to make a play. The second rep was a basic run play for a short gain.

The second pass attempt was a crossing route on the third play. This time by Gage Larvadain, who is another projected non-starter that Shedeur has a rapport with. Shedeur slid left in the pocket almost baiting who surged forward. Shedeur put the ball over Garrett before he could reach to deflect it, dropping it into Larvadain’s arms with ideal ball-placement.

Sanders third completion was his best throw, but still shows a tendency that is still a work in progress. Cade McDonald ran an out route to Shedeur’s left. As he took a three-step drop, pressure comes off his right side. Sanders instinctively shuffled back and to his left to avoid that pressure before delivering a great ball where only McDonald could get it.

One of Shedeur’s actual pre-draft concerns was pocket awareness. He had a tendency in college to keep dropping back to avoid pressure. Likely a tactic developed after more than 90 sacks taken in two years.  

Despite a growing sense from national media and fans believing Sanders is getting the short end of the stick, he is exactly where he should be at this stage of the process. Minicamps were about the playbook and the operational side of the position. As Shedeur continues to show a grasp on the new information, his 'quality' reps should increase. This QB competition was never going to be short. It’s not likely to reach a conclusion until mid-to-late August. Somewhere between the second and third preseason game.