Shedeur Sanders Can Show He is Franchise QB W/ Sturdy End, Joe Thomas Says

Browns legend Joe Thomas has excessive hopes for Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland … telling TMZ Sports activities if the rookie places collectively three good performances to finish the season, the Orange and Brown simply might need their subsequent franchise quarterback on their palms.

We caught up with the Corridor of Famer this week … and with Cleveland at the moment sitting at 3-11, there weren’t too many positives to debate about his former workforce’s 2025 marketing campaign.

In fact, the Browns’ crowded QB room has been a scorching matter all through the season … and with Joe Flacco out of the image, Thomas stated Dillon Gabriel proved he is not franchise QB materials in his six video games as a starter.

So, what about Shedeur?? Thomas admitted he must see extra … however there’s an opportunity the workforce is constructing across the fifth-round choose when the draft rolls round in April.

41-year-old Thomas stated Shedeur must hold enhancing every recreation … however applauded the highs he is displayed over the previous few weeks — whereas additionally acknowledging the lows.

So, if it have been as much as Joe … he says the Browns ought to use their two first-round picks on an offensive sort out and a large receiver … and see what Shedeur can do whereas he is on an inexpensive contract.

Thomas additionally weighed in on Myles Garrett‘s historic season … one of many few highlights of an in any other case disappointing run for his squad via 14 video games.

There’s extra — Thomas just lately linked up with Mattel for the UNO Elite Championship event. For many who do not know, UNO Elite is just like the traditional recreation … however with NFL participant playing cards and soccer parts added in.