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 fingers.

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

After all, the Browns’ crowded QB room has been a sizzling matter all through the season … and with Joe Flacco out of the image, Thomas mentioned 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 crew is constructing across the fifth-round decide when the draft rolls round in April.

41-year-old Thomas mentioned Shedeur must maintain bettering 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 affordable 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 by means of 14 video games.

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