"Final preseason game sees disappointing showing by Shedeur Sanders, sparking discussions among fans regarding coaching choices"

In the final preseason game of the Cleveland Browns, a controversial decision was made to bench rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the final drive, a move that has sparked debate among fans, pundits, and even NFL legends.

Shedeur Sanders, who was taken by the Browns on the third and final day of the draft with the 144th pick, had shown promise earlier in the preseason. He had thrown for two touchdowns in his first game against the Carolina Panthers. However, in the game against the LA Rams, Sanders netted -27 yards, completing three of six passes for 14 yards and taking five sacks for a combined loss of 41 yards.

Despite this rough outing, Sanders appears confident about his future with the Browns, stating that he expects to make the team's roster after final cuts on Saturday. However, he expressed confusion about being pulled from the game during the final drive, a decision that was made by head coach Kevin Stefanski, who stated that he wanted to get veteran Tyler Huntley in on the final drive.

The decision to bench Sanders has been met with criticism from many quarters. Skip Bayless, a sports talk show host, posted a 16-minute rant in defense of Sanders, criticizing the Browns for their handling of the quarterback. Eric Dickerson, a Hall of Famer, claimed that NFL teams were instructed not to draft Shedeur Sanders and that the league intended to "make an example" of him. This claim was compared to the situation of Colin Kaepernick, who has been out of the NFL since 2016.

Many fans and pundits defended Sanders for his rough outing against the LA Rams, blaming the Browns' coaching for putting him in a difficult position. Some users on social media leveled criticisms at the Browns, suggesting that obstacles are being intentionally put in front of Sanders.

Derek Carr, a former NFL quarterback, questioned why Sanders wasn't left in the game to finish the final drive. This question was further fuelled by a text message from an associate suggesting "collusion" in the situation, a claim made by Dickerson in an interview on the "Roggin and Rodney" show on AM 570 LA Sports.

Despite the controversy, Sanders currently finds himself low on the depth chart, listed as the fourth quarterback on Cleveland's roster. As the final cuts approach, the future of the promising rookie remains uncertain.

In covering this story, it's worth noting that Jackson Thompson, a sports writer for our website Digital, has extensive experience in the field. Thompson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures such as Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz, and Roger Clemens. Thompson's coverage of the Sanders situation has been thorough and fair, providing valuable insights into this developing story.

"Final preseason game sees disappointing showing by Shedeur Sanders, sparking discussions among fans regarding coaching choices"