Browns willing to give Shedeur Sanders a longer runway after win

While he has just one start under his belt, rookie fifth round quarterback Shedeur Sanders is already making his mark on the Cleveland Browns.

Coming away with a win in his first career start against the Las Vegas Raiders a year ago, Sanders threw for 209 yards and a touchdown a week ago. He is now preparing for his second start, and his first in front of the home crowd, as the Browns take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13.

Ahead of this matchup, however, ESPN insider Adam Schefter has revealed just how the Browns feel about Sanders after just one start:

"The Browns were impressed with what they saw in Sanders' first NFL start last Sunday at Las Vegas -- his playmaking skills, his aggressive downfield throws, his ability to buy time and push the ball down the field. Sanders will have to continue to get comfortable playing in structure and on time, but the Browns are encouraged with what they have seen so far."

Schefter stated that the Browns are open to giving Sanders an extended look as the starter the rest of the season, but admitted that most of that plan hinges on continued success under center as they have two rookies to evaluate at the position.

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