The Browns' QB1 fight continues as Kevin Stefanski changes Shedeur Sanders' role

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Cleveland Browns. Dillon Gabriel loses the battle against a Shedeur Sanders who falls into a trap set by Kevin Stefanski at Cleveland Browns training camp

Having multiple QB1 options in American football can be a double-edged sword, as the array of players can become a 100,000-piece puzzle, especially if your different options are so different from each other. This is what Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is going through, as he appears to have changed Shedeur Sanders's role while he continues to ponder his final decision.

New revelations have emerged on this topic. According to Cleveland team expert Mary Kay Cabot, Stefanski is reportedly leaning toward giving some players more participation while slowing down others. Furthermore, injuries have come to the forefront, and it's still unknown how long it will take to heal.

According to Kay Cabot, Shedeur Sanders has been steadily rising in the pecking order, having "taken his first reps against the first-team defense." So, the coaches are giving him a chance, but he's not jumping through the usual rookie hoops.

However, ESPN sources clarify that veteran Joe Flacco is actually getting the bulk of the first-team work now, while Shedeur Sanders and other rookies have more limited exposure, especially after Kenny Pickett's hamstring injury sidelined him.

The Browns face an unusual three-man quarterback competition (four if you count Kenny Pickett). The roster includes veteran Joe Flacco, rookies Dillon Gabriel (3rd round, Oregon), and Shedeur Sanders (5th round, Colorado), all vying for the job.

According to the latest practice stats, these are the combined stats from Days 1 to Day 5: Gabriel is 33 of 50 with 2 touchdowns. Sanders is 29 of 40 with 5 touchdowns and no interceptions. Flacco is 23 of 43... And Pickett, before his injury, led the way in reps and showed the most accuracy with 23 of 34 and 3 touchdowns.

What will Kevin Stefanski decide: Flacco, Gabriel, or Sanders? Nothing is known yet. The Browns' outlook is so complex that for now, it could be said that everyone has an equal chance. Yes, but the head coach needs to hurry, as it's been 5 months since the Eagles won the SB and the next season is just around the corner.