The annual QB carousel

[Giantone]

Now they are saying that Sanders will be cut before the season starts. Basically a camp body.

[WCommandersfan99]

Hoping Howell does well in Minnesota. McCarthy is a real young guy with 0 nfl experience. I could see Howell getting some meaningful pt there and O'Connell is good with qbs.

[GridIron26]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Howell playing his best game under O'Connell. O'Connell is clearly a QB guru, I mean, even Haskins showed some flashes under him.

[88Commanders00]

Sam is in good situation. Kevin O’ Connell is great with QBs. He can further develop Sam and Sam is bound to get a chance of some playing time; as JJ McCarthy will have ups and downs in his first year starting. Sam may get another chance in the future or have a nice backup career.


Shedeur , if he’s really a good qb; gets a chance to rise in Cleveland’s QB room. Time for him to show, it was other non football things that caused him to slide.

Watson still has 2 more years on that deal; so Browns are stuck with the contract. He won’t be healed from injury until later in season. He’s likely never playing a down for Browns again. So he’s a non factor.

I think Pickett is odd man out and will be traded or released before training camp. He will likely asked to be released.

Flacco is vet qb Browns like. He lead to playoffs 2 years ago. Big reason they brought him back. He sucked in Indy last year and likely has little left in tank.

Browns long term qb will come from either Gabriel or Sanders ultimately winning the job and getting playing time later in the season.

And just think, Browns have 2 #1’s in 2026 and could trade up next year for a QB if needed.


The vet qb market is settled for now, if Rodgers plays with Steelers. Cousins will be stuck as a backup , unless someone gets hurt in summer. Now if Rodgers says no to Steelers; then I can see Cousins going there.

[WCommandersfan99]

What Pittsburgh does at qb now should be interesting. Suppose they are still waiting on Rodgers which I feel is a mistake if he plays or not. They did draft Will Howard. Imagine they roll with Rudolph if Rodgers doesn't come. Surprised they didn't nab a qb higher than 6th rd.

[jamf]

I’m shocked Pittsburgh didn’t trade for Sam Howell.
He’s ready for his breakout season and would’ve made them Super Bowl contenders.

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by jamf

I’m shocked Pittsburgh didn’t trade for Sam Howell.
He’s ready for his breakout season and would’ve made them Super Bowl contenders.

Jamf is to shitting on Sam Howell as SFRedskin is to loving Sam Howell.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Who is "they". That's just dumb. Why draft him at all if that's the case. Don't need QB "camp bodies". Not enough reps to go around for all of them.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

Who is "they". That's just dumb. Why draft him at all if that's the case.

Stefanski didn't look thrilled at all about Sanders being drafted nor the guy accompanying him. Imagine it was ordered from the top.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

Stefanski didn't look thrilled at all about Sanders being drafted nor the guy accompanying him. Imagine it was ordered from the top.

You could see it on his and the GM's face. Neither were happy at all. That was 100% Haslem's pick.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

You could see it on his and the GM's face. Neither were happy at all. That was 100% Haslem's pick.

Agree. They were clearly unhappy. An even more unhappy response may be Quinn Ewers getting drafted by Miami. Clearly frustrated. Imagine it was due to the 7th round, but it was pretty bad.

[88Commanders00]

They won’t admit it but Sanders was likely picked on Haslams orders.
Remember Browns traded up in 5th round to get him, so figure they want to make the roster.

[That Guy]

you don't spend 5th round picks on camp bodies. there are unlimited amounts of UDFAs for that. They need to see if either of the rookies can play and also hope for a someone to have a camp injury so they can trade pickett for a ham sandwich.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by That Guy

you don't spend 5th round picks on camp bodies. there are unlimited amounts of UDFAs for that. They need to see if either of the rookies can play and also hope for a someone to have a camp injury so they can trade pickett for a ham sandwich.

It'll be interesting to see how it pans out in Cleveland. I'd still be surprised if Flacco is not the starter. Just seems like the safest bet with all the experience, ring, and arm strength despite his age. Hard to predict honestly. Every day is an adventure for Stefanski being Cleveland's coach.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by WCommandersfan99

It'll be interesting to see how it pans out in Cleveland. I'd still be surprised if Flacco is not the starter. Just seems like the safest bet with all the experience, ring, and arm strength despite his age. Hard to predict honestly. Every day is an adventure for Stefanski being Cleveland's coach.

I mean, they're not winning anything this year (or until they ditch DW's contract), so flacco giving you a couple W's doesn't really matter. Kinda better to see if the young guys are good enough to start or flip for picks (and/or tank for manning).