“It’s Clear As Day” – Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson Rip Browns HC Kevin Stefanski For His Treatment Of Shedeur Sanders After Win Over Raiders [VIDEO]
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson were highly critical of Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski for snubbing Shedeur Sanders after his starting debut on Sunday.
Sanders led the Browns to a 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, becoming the team’s first rookie quarterback to win on his debut since 1995, registering 209 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 11-of-20 passing.
He also made a 50-yard completion to highlight his throwing talent.
Such an outing was undoubtedly deserving of high praise – even the President of the United States offered a compliment – yet Stefanski was conservative in lauding the QB.
“Another rookie making his first start, nice job, Shedeur,” he said while speaking to his players in the locker room after the win, drawing criticism from fans online.
He would also hand the game ball to Myles Garrett, who made three sacks during the contest.
Shannon Sharpe & Chad Johnson Call Kevin Stefanski & The Browns Out
Sharpe and Ochocinco discussed Stefanski’s treatment of Sanders on their ‘Nightcap’ podcast on Sunday night, ripping the head coach.
“So hold on, this is a guy making his first start, a guy you didn’t even want in your organization. And that’s all he gets, ‘Great job, Shedeur’? He don’t get no game ball?” Sharpe asked.
“He don’t get no game ball, Unc,” Johnson replied. “That’s not his pick; that’s not what they want. They don’t want him to succeed. You know that.”
“It’s clear as day,” he added.
Holy Sh*t: Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson go OFF on Browns HC Kevin Stefanski for not giving Shedeur Sanders the game ball after beating the Raiders.
“They don’t want him to succeed you know that. Didn’t Shedeur make history tonight??”
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Meanwhile, Stefanski has refused to commit to Shedeur moving forward, telling reporters he will not make a quick decision.
“I’m not going to get into that,” he said. “Obviously proud of him, proud of this offense. There are a ton of things to learn from, but I’m just going to worry about today. I’m always going to take my time and do what’s best for the football team.”
The Browns will play the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. Their choice at QB is apparently still up in the air.
