Kevin Stefanski explains why Shedeur Sanders didn't get a game ball after first win

Kevin Stefanski explains why Shedeur Sanders didn
Kevin Stefanski explains why Shedeur Sanders didn't get a game ball after first win

Shedeur Sanders helped the Cleveland Browns end their three-game losing streak during his debut as the team's QB1 in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Apart from him, DE Myles Garrett also had an impressive outing, recording five total tackles and 3 sacks.

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After the game, Kevin Stefanski decided to give the game ball to Garrett instead of Shedeur Sanders. This did not sit well with many of his fans, who publicly criticized the Browns coach for his decision.

During Wednesday's press conference, Kevin Stefanski explained the reasoning behind his decision to give Myles Garrett the game ball over his rookie quarterback.

"You got into it, trying to just highlight guys," Stefanski said. "You know, Myles got the game ball. I thought it was pretty worthy. But you're just trying to constantly recognize your guys.
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"We spent time this morning, as well, pointing out all of our guys and the jobs they did. Pointed out Gage having a big punt return, that was huge for our team. The D-line doesn't get 10 sacks unless the coverage is really good. Obviously a rookie starting his first game on the road and getting a win is huge, so you acknowledge all that with them."
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Throughout the year, there have been reports of how Stefanski is trying to "sabotage" Shedeur Sanders' career. The quarterback started the year as the third-string option on the depth chart.

After Dillon Gabriel took over as QB1 and Joe Flacco was traded to the Bengals, Coach Prime's son took over as the backup. He made his debut for the Browns in Week 11 when they suffered a 23-16 loss to the Ravens. Shedeur played in the second half after Gabriel suffered a concussion. He ended the night completing four of 16 passes for 47 yards and no touchdowns.

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Gabriel has returned from his concussion protocol. However, after Sunday's win, Kevin Stefanski has decided to retain Shedeur Sanders as the team's QB1 heading into their next game against the 49ers.


Shedeur Sanders shares his honest thoughts on his relationship with Kevin Stefanski

On Wednesday, the rookie quarterback was questioned about his alleged distressed relationship with Kevin Stefanski.

Shedeur Sanders quickly dismissed the notion that the Browns coach is trying to "sabotage" him and his career in the NFL.

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"So you just want to start trouble huh?" Sanders said. "What people do outside of the building is really not in my control, not in my power. ... I'm just happy to be here. Coach Stefanski, he's been coaching since I got here, and we've been doing a really good job with everything that's going on."
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The Browns are 3-8 heading into Sunday's game against Kyle Shanahan's team. Can Shedeur Sanders secure another win as the QB1 of the team in Week 13?

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