Can Shedeur Sanders Become the Browns' New Franchise QB? Joe Thomas Thinks So!

Cleveland Browns legend Joe Thomas has a glimmer of hope amidst the team’s tough 2025 season. He believes that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders could prove to be the franchise quarterback the Browns have been craving, but only if he can finish the season strong. With the Browns sitting at a troublesome 3-11, it’s clear there’s not much to build on, but Thomas is optimistic about Sanders’ potential moving forward.

Thomas recently pointed out that with Joe Flacco out of the picture and Dillon Gabriel failing to capture the franchise job in his six starts, the pressure now rests squarely on Sanders’ shoulders. Although he needs to improve his gameplay, the famed Hall of Famer sees something special in the fifth-round pick. The draft will soon be on the horizon, and Thomas suggests that the Browns should use their two first-round picks to get an offensive tackle and a wide receiver, allowing Sanders a fighting chance while his contract remains affordable.

If Sanders can capitalize on this opportunity, he could transform the current narrative around the Browns, shifting from a struggling team to one with budding promise at the quarterback position. Let’s hope the young QB can rise to the challenge and not become another cautionary tale in Cleveland’s ups and downs.