start something, you feel me? When we we not on no negativity from now on, man. We not doing that. Um I’m I’m just here to be positive and I don’t speak on anything negative, you know? So that that’s the new wave. That’s what we going forward with. Anything negative, we not we not talking about it. We not speaking on not judging the Browns for the decision.

That’s entirely a football move. Yeah. I think whatever Kevin Stfansky says is fair because it’s Kevin Stfansky’s team and it’s his process. I also think it’s extremely obvious that Kevin Stfansky doesn’t mess with Shador Sanders the way the outside public believes that he should. When you think about this process, it feels that Kevin Stfansky wasn’t ready to draft Shadur Sanders and then upon drafting him, he didn’t put a plan in place to handle the person.

 You have to understand with Shador Sanders is going to come more media attention, more scrutiny. He’s going to be treated unlike anything else in that locker room or anything else we see in the league based on his position. A rookie quarterback who’s been under the microscope since the moment he walked into the league.

 But this time, the criticism isn’t about Shador’s talent or leadership. It’s about the people around him, the ones who were supposed to guide him, protect him, and build him up. Instead, as Ryan Clark made clear on first take, it’s starting to look like Kevin Stefonsky never believed in him from the beginning. He said, “I’m going to say this straight up.

 Kevin Stefonsky never really messed with Shador Sanders from the start.” Steven A leaned forward. Dan Orlovski raised his eyebrows, almost surprised at how direct Ryan was willing to go. And then Ryan continued, “Sanders is right there starving and waiting for an opportunity.” So, I looked at it like that and I just said to myself, “Okay, but that’s how it goes.

” You know, Joe Flacco is a veteran. You know, Kevin Stfansky, you know, knows what he’s doing as a coach, etc. But then something like this happens. We’re supposed to sit here and believe that Bailey Zappy is a guy that’s the QB2 on this squad. Really, that’s what we’re doing now. Um, I I just find that to be a bit a bit fishy. And so, you know, Dylan Gabriel obviously is your QB1.

 He’s a guy that has earned the opportunity to do that. Mina pointed out last week accurately so he had a better performance in the preseason than Shador Sanders did. I get that part. Shador Sanders played well, albeit against Carolina. This kid came into Cleveland with the hype, with the pedigree, and yeah, with the name.

 But what he didn’t come in with was a coach who actually wanted him. Stfansky didn’t want him drafted. That was a front office move. And when that happens, it’s already a setup. You can tell by how they’ve handled him since day one. Those words struck hard because they reflected what fans had already started suspecting.

 Throughout the preeason, Shadur Sanders looked composed, accurate, and confident in every rep he got. Reporters praised his field vision and his maturity under pressure. But even after showing promise in multiple appearances, he was still stuck behind names that most analysts didn’t expect to see holding a clipboard, let alone QB2, including Bailey Zapy.

 That’s when the confusion started. Why was Shadua, arguably one of the most naturally gifted rookie passers in the league, not getting second string reps? Ryan Clark connected the dots for everyone watching. This ain’t about competition, he said. This is about politics. Stefanski is trying to control a locker room that’s already shaky.

 And the easiest way to do that, keep the spotlight away from the one player who naturally attracts it. He was talking about Shador’s presence. From his college days under Dion Sanders at Colorado, Shador wasn’t just a quarterback. He was a brand, a symbol of a new kind of athlete who understands both the business and the game.

 His name alone brings cameras, but that spotlight can make some coaches uncomfortable, especially ones who prefer quiet systems and predictable hierarchies. Kevin Stefonsky is exactly that type of coach. Steven A. Smith jumped in, adding even more fuel to the fire. Ryan, I agree with you, brother. You look at how Stfansky runs this team.

 He’s methodical. He’s careful. Sometimes too careful. You’re telling me he’s got Shador Sanders, a guy who can stretch the field, who can handle pressure, and instead he’s letting him rot on the bench behind a guy who’s still figuring out how to throw a slant route. That don’t make sense. Dan Rolowski tried to cool things down, saying the Browns might be protecting Shadore from too much early pressure, but Ryan wasn’t having it.

Sanders is right there starving and waiting for an opportunity. So, I looked at it like that and I just said to myself, “Okay, but that’s how it goes.” You know, Joe Flacco’s a veteran. you know, Kevin Stfansky, you know, knows what he’s doing as a coach, etc. But then something like this happens. We’re supposed to sit here and believe that Bailey Zappy is a guy that’s the QB2 on this squad.

 Really, that’s what we doing now. Um, I I just find that to be a bit a bit fishy. And so, you know, Dylan Gabriel obviously is your QB1. He’s a guy that has earned the opportunity to do that. Mina pointed out last week accurately so he had a better performance in the preseason than Shador Sanders did. I get that part. Shador Sanders played well albeit against Carolina.

Protecting him or hiding him. He fired back because if you’re developing a young quarterback, you don’t do that by keeping him third on the depth chart while other rookies get real reps. You don’t bring him in just to keep him out of sight. The conversation turned heated, but beneath the noise, Ryan Clark was making a powerful point.

 The Browns coaching staff never built a plan around Shadore. From the outside, it looks like the organization drafted him out of pressure, not purpose. Maybe it was to generate headlines, or maybe to please a certain section of the fan base. Whatever the reason, it’s clear now that there wasn’t a true development road map in place for Shador Sanders.

Ryan called it a classic Kobe situation. He reminded the audience of when Kobe Bryant entered the league and certain coaches tried to break him mentally before trusting him with responsibility. Sometimes coaches don’t know how to handle stars. They think the only way to earn respect is to make the kids struggle.

 But that don’t work with every player. Some need confidence, some need opportunity, and Shadur is being denied both. Back in Cleveland, the media’s questions are getting louder. Beat reporters have noticed that Stfansky rarely mentions Shadura by name when discussing quarterback development. When he talks about growth, it’s always vague.

 When asked about giving Shadura first team reps, Stfansky’s answers are even more cautious. He says things like, “We’ll see what happens in due time.” Or, “We like the competition.” But what competition? When Joe Flacco struggled and Bailey Zapy failed to move the offense in practice, the natural next man up should have been Shador.

 Instead, they kept rotating backup names, almost like they were avoiding the inevitable. Fans on X started calling it what it is, Shador suppression. Posts flooded timelines with clips of Shador’s precise throws during training camp in preeason, compared against clips of Zapy missing open reads. The difference was obvious.

Ryan Clark’s comment didn’t just expose Stfonsky’s reluctance, it validated the frustration of thousands of fans. If this coaching staff don’t believe in him, he said, then let him go somewhere that does. Trade him now. Don’t waste his time. Don’t waste his prime years sitting behind people who ain’t even close to his level.

 That line hit like a thunderbolt. Within hours, social media exploded. Hashtags like free shador and let him play started trending. Even former players weighed in. Chad Johnson posted Ryan Clark spitting facts. You don’t bench a QB like that unless you’re scared of the noise he brings. And Deion Sanders himself, though careful with his words, posted a subtle message that fans immediately linked to the controversy.

It read, “God’s plan will always expose what’s hidden.” In Cleveland, the locker room dynamic has become complicated. Players who bonded with Shador during training camp talk about his work ethic and humility. They say he stays late after every session reviewing film and running footwork drills.

 But they also admit he’s frustrated, not because of the media attention, but because he feels like he hasn’t been given a fair shot. A source close to the team told local reporters, “Shador is not asking for a crown, he’s asking for reps.” Meanwhile, the coaching staff continues to downplay the situation, calling it a normal part of competition.

 But even inside the organization, there are whispers that Stfansk’s approach could backfire. One insider put it bluntly, “If Stfansky doesn’t handle this right, he might lose the locker room. Some of the veterans already think Shadore deserves a chance. If the coach keeps ignoring what’s obvious, it’s going to divide the team.

” That’s the danger Ryan Clark was warning about because when leadership loses credibility, the locker room starts choosing sides. Shador Sanders represents more than just another rookie quarterback. He represents a new era of athletes who bring their brand, their following, and their confidence with them. He doesn’t fit the quiet system style mold that Kevin Stfonsky prefers.

 But the reality is the NFL is changing. Quarterbacks today aren’t just passers, they’re faces of franchises. And if a coach can’t adapt to that, he risks losing both games and locker rooms. Ryan Clark captured this perfectly when he said, “Stfonsky is trying to coach like it’s 2005, but this is 2025. You don’t silence players anymore.

 You empower them. You build around them.” In the days following the broadcast, speculation about Shador’s future in Cleveland grew intense. Sports analysts started listing potential trade destinations. Teams like the Raiders, Patriots, and Falcons, all with shaky quarterback situations, were mentioned as possible landing spots.

 If the Browns don’t make Shadore QB too soon, there’s a growing belief that his agent might push for an exit. And the irony is Cleveland could end up regretting it deeply. Because once Shadore lands somewhere that actually believes in him, it won’t take long for him to prove the critics wrong. He’s got the arm, the intelligence, and the poise.

 He’s not a raw project. He’s a quarterback ready to lead. Let the week play out, make a decision later on that. Yeah, I imagine that uh Stfansky has a long list of things he’s got to think long and hard about uh over there with that squad. But this not knowing the backup QB. Is that fair or foul, Stephen? A for Stansky? I think it’s Ryan Clark’s closing line during that first take segment summed it up better than anything else.

 You can’t teach swagger. You can’t teach composure and you can’t teach legacy. That kid got all three. The only thing holding him back is his own coaching staff. As the clip continues to circulate online, Brown’s fans are divided. Some defend Stfansky’s patience, arguing that rushing a rookie can destroy confidence. Others see through that reasoning.

 They say it’s just an excuse. Either way, the situation is reaching a point of no return. if Shadura doesn’t start seeing real snaps soon, pressure from fans and media could force the organization to make a tough call. Because when your own locker room starts believing in someone more than your head coach does, it’s only a matter of time before change becomes inevitable.

 Ryan Clark didn’t just expose a football issue. He exposed a culture problem. He reminded everyone that belief, opportunity, and trust matter as much as playbooks and game plans. And when a coach doesn’t believe in his young star, that star will find another team that does. So the real question now isn’t if Shador Sanders is talented enough to start.

 Everyone knows he is. The real question is whether the Cleveland Browns are brave enough to admit it. Because if they’re not, someone else will be, and by then it’ll be too late. If you believe Shadore deserves that QB2 spot, or maybe even QB1 in the near future, drop your thoughts in the comments below. Do you think Kevin Stfansky is holding him back? Or is this all part of a bigger plan we just can’t see yet? Either way, this story is far from over.

 And when it comes to Shadore Sanders, the next chapter might just be his biggest comeback yet. Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed this breakdown and want more deep dives into NFL controversies and locker room politics, make sure you hit that like button, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss a single update.

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