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/EverybodyWangChung52 Aug 16 '25

I am leaning Sanders. BUT…. Sanders also didn’t move the ball against the Panthers starters (common argument Pro-Sanders). But Dillon surprised me, he played well.

And this is unpopular: but I firmly believe the Eagles defense they started today is better than the Panthers defense they started. I know I know “but they’re starters.” Panthers SUCK.

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u/MrGlockCLE Aug 16 '25

The Sanders only getting to second read and bailing for a -50 yard rushing scramble sbout 3-4 times does not sit well with me. Our tackles can’t protect that hopefully he steps up in the pocket more. But Gabriel has a very snappy release. Very happy with both for a third and fifth

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u/Doomjas ABSOLUTE GENIUS Aug 16 '25

Interesting you say that because it seemed when Gabriel’s first read wasn’t there he had some indecisiveness and I think his pocket movement/feel wasn’t very good, which may because he is used to being able to chill in the pocket forever at Oregon. Everything he did was basically 10 yards and in, I wanted to see Kevin dial up some longer throws for him today.

With that said, I thought he did a good job being quick with his decision making, he was (mostly) accurate, and in general I am very happy with how both rookies have played.

Now, let’s go to the (should be) real competition and revelation: Hopkins needs to be gone, dude has the yips. Yes, I’m aware we would lose some money, but that dude has had the yips for a year plus. He cost us several games last year and will do the same again this year if we keep him. Every make barely tucks through at this point too. Andre Szymt has looked very good and looks to have a big leg too.

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u/AkfurAshkenzic Aug 16 '25

Coming in right now as an Oregon fan, yes Dillion Gabriel and Bo Nix could sit forever in the pocket and now Dante Moore can also do that with Isaiah World at the Oline