CLEVELAND, Ohio - Is Shedeur Sanders the answer to the Browns ’ perpetual quarterback quest, or just another late-round mirage? That question arose on the latest Terry’s Talkin’ podcast, where cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto and host David Campbell wrestled with Browns fans’ hope and harsh NFL realities.

The podcast began with an email from listener Tim Isabella that perfectly captured the Shedeur Sanders dilemma:

“In your opinion, should the Browns allow him time to develop as an NFL quarterback? Could Shedeur be the exception of successful top quarterbacks outside the first round?”

Pluto has previously shared a sobering statistic: 18 of the top 20 NFL quarterbacks during this 2025 season were first-round picks. That’s not just coincidence — it’s a pattern that has held true thro

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