Could Browns QB Dillon Gabriel's setback result in a comeback?

What does now backup Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel stand to lose in all of this? Well, everything in the short term, but this could turn into a win and a fresh start in the future.

With Shedeur Sanders being named the starter in Cleveland going forward, with all of the hype surrounding the fifth-round rookie, positive or negative, Gabriel will now be an afterthought unless Sanders goes down with an injury, or starts not to play well, then, as you know, the backup QB is the most popular guy on the team.

It wasn't pretty, but the NFL is a (What have you done for me lately league), and Sanders was able to get the win as a rookie in his debut, and that doesn't happen, especially in Cleveland. Browns fans have waited years for someone to be "The Guy." According to Sanders, after the game, it's going to be him.

During the offseason, and even bleeding into the regular season, the Browns prioritized Gabriel, and he was drafted two rounds ahead of Shedeur Sanders. QB controversy was always going to be there for Cleveland, having five QBs at one point. Don't forget about Deshaun Watson, who will be back soon from injury. So what will Gabriel do now? Honestly, the Browns are playing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13, and anything could happen. Gabriel could be thrust back into the rotation in a week. Although unlikely.

Several teams will be searching for quarterbacks in some form or fashion during the offseason. Will the New Orleans Saints make a call for Gabriel? The Atlanta Falcons? Miami Dolphins? Either way, this may be the start of something special for Gabriel during the offseason if he lands on a team that will be a little more patient.

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