Travis Kelce Discusses Shedeur Sanders’ Role with the Browns

In the latest episode of the “New Heights” podcast, Travis Kelce shared his thoughts on the current situation surrounding Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns. Kelce, a standout player for the Kansas City Chiefs, believes that Sanders should be positioned higher on the depth chart, suggesting that he comes in at third behind veteran Joe Flacco and rookie Dillon Gabriel.

“From a Browns fans’ perspective, it’d be great to see Shedeur start,” Kelce remarked. “People want to watch him play and succeed. The hype is real, and I feel like he’s ready to impress.” Kelce expressed excitement about the prospect of Sanders stepping on the field, indicating that fans are eager for his success.

On the other hand, Jason Kelce, Travis’s brother and co-host, took a more measured stance, supporting the decision to appoint Flacco as the starter. “The coaching staff is just trying to set themselves up for wins,” he noted before admitting that he, too, wanted to see Sanders play.

Despite this, Jason dismissed any conspiracy theories about why Sanders isn’t higher on the depth chart. The conversation escalated after Sanders’ shaky performance in a recent preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams where he was pulled from the field after a challenging outing, completing three of six passes for 14 yards while being sacked five times.

In contrast, during his earlier preseason debut against the Carolina Panthers, Sanders had a stellar game, throwing two touchdowns, which earned him praise from fans and athletes alike, including LeBron James. However, the criticism of the Browns’ coaching choices resurfaced after Saturday’s game, with many claiming the play calling did not support him properly.

Some discussions even arose regarding Sanders being unable to finish the game’s final drive, with former NFL quarterback Derek Carr questioning why he wasn’t allowed more game time to develop his skills in a crucial moment.

Critics, including talk show host Skip Bayless, have vocally defended Sanders, expressing frustration over how the Browns have managed his role. There’ve even been whispers about potential motives behind his draft positioning, including past comments from NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, suggesting teams were advised not to select him.

Sanders eventually became a Browns player after being selected 144th overall in the draft, a surprising drop considering he was once a strong contender for a top pick. This has raised questions and speculations within the sports community about the decisions made around his career.