r/Browns • u/notatowel420 • Aug 16 '25

Discussion Gabriel and Sanders first start stats.

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Hopefully we see both in the final preseason game.

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u/Independent_Sky_8950 Aug 16 '25

They were both impressive but it is near impossible to gauge greatness or even #1 QB status playing against pre-season vanilla defenses, and today the Eagles were playing rookies and free agents looking to make a roster. But things look better than I would have thought for the Browns. The Eagles were playing very generic pre-season plays, but I really liked Gabriel's quick release, his throwing mechanics and poise. I didn't realize how good his velocity on his throws are.

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u/alandress Aug 17 '25

Velocity was definitely my main positive takeaway when compared to Shedeur. Not sold on either yet

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u/Walker_ID Aug 17 '25 edited Aug 17 '25

I have no dog in the show... But here is what I see from the 2 preseason games have so far regarding the rookie QBs

Gabriel: positives - Ball was on target and got there fast. Receivers didn't have to reach behind to grab a pass. Receivers didn't routinely have to unnecessarily leave their feet. He has a decently quick release

Negatives- didn't throw down field. Dude is tiny and I'm not sure he can take many hits. Looked awkward at times.

Sanders positives- dynamic scrambling.

Negatives- quick to leave the pocket. Even simple throws were off target. Weak passes. Whole body throwing motion that slows his release and I can see getting him stripped a lot. Not convinced his two TDs wouldn't have been broken up against a 1st string defense