Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski might be free from the whole “naming starting quarterback” pressure, but he is still surrounded by all the anticipation to announce their backup QB.
Their intense positional battle this offseason is partly the reason for the anticipation. Kenny Pickett, who was initially the favorite to be named the starter, is nursing a hamstring injury.
That leaves the backup QB battle to rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. Or Stefanski could hand the keys to Tyler ‘Snoop’ Huntley, his recent roster addition.
With the Browns already en route to their third preseason game, Stefanski admitted not having decided on a backup QB yet. But he did give his team a hint on how to emerge as a top candidate.
Kevin Stefanski Has One Advice to Make a Backup QB
In a recent pre-practice press conference, the Browns head coach opened up on the backup QB position and the overall positional depth.
“Not so concerned about depth chart, honestly. I really like our guys. They continue to work very hard, all of them. I will tell you I’m very, very pleased with that group and how hard they’re working.” Stefanski said.
According to Stefanski, a backup quarterback should always be prepared to start as a starting quarterback.
“As you make decisions like this, you talk to the guys, and you let them in on your thought process. But all of them should consider themselves, get ready as a starter. That’s how you have to handle being a backup in this league.”
Stefanksi Asserted Having Limited QBs on the Final Roster
All that said, there might not be as many quarterbacks competing for the backup position by the time Week 1 rolls around. Stefanski has praised all his QBs throughout the offseason, but he might not be keeping all of them around because of roster restrictions.
“I don’t think that’s possible nor realistic. When it comes to every position, everything’s up for determination over the next couple days.”
Only time will tell which QB will fall prey to the trade rumors.
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