DESPITE being the No. 3 quarterback on the Cleveland Browns, Shedeur Sanders thinks he’s a starting QB.

The fifth-round pick is one of the most polarizing players in the NFL, and recent comments aren’t going to help that.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
Shedeur Sanders thinks he could start for multiple NFL teamsCredit: Getty

Shedeur Sanders #12 of the Cleveland Browns in his brown and orange uniform, wearing a backwards cap and sunglasses, holding a green cup while looking at someone in an orange hoodie.
Sanders is currently the Browns scout team quarterbackCredit: Getty
Speaking to ESPN Cleveland, Sanders made it known that he thinks he is better than many of the starters in the NFL.

“I know if you see the quarterback play in the league right now, I know I’m capable of doing better than that,” he said.

Sanders was once considered a possible top-five draft pick, but fell all the way to No. 144 overall.

He was in a four-way battle for the Browns’ starting job, but ended up finishing No. 3, even after Kenny Pickett was traded away.

Being No. 3 on the Browns means Sanders serves as the scout team quarterback.

“Overall, I feel like I’m doing great and doing what I need to do each and every day,” Sanders said.

“Remaining focused and mind on the complete mission, not really get comfortable.

“I’m not comfortable being a scout team player, but honestly, that’s my situation, so I’m going to make the best of it and enjoy my moment.

“Overall, this isn’t my end goal. I’m just enjoying myself, learning, doing everything I have to do and just ready for my opportunity.”

It is possible that Sanders could have been the No. 2 quarterback on another team.
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However, he shot down the idea of being drafted by multiple teams.

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly had interest in taking him at No. 141, but Sanders’ camp had no interest in him being Lamar Jackson’s backup.

“Overall, I feel like I’m doing great and doing what I need to do each and every day,” Sanders continued.

“Remaining focused and mind on the complete mission, not really get comfortable.

“I’m not comfortable being a scout team player, but honestly, that’s my situation, so I’m going to make the best of it and enjoy my moment.

“Overall, this isn’t my end goal. I’m just enjoying myself, learning, doing everything I have to do and just ready for my opportunity.”

Dillon Gabriel or Sanders could end up being an option down the road if the Browns continue to struggle with Joe Flacco.

However, Sanders will have more to prove in order to get the starting job.

“I don’t think playing or not playing is in my hands,” Sanders said.

“I think based on the situation, if things happen, if things pan out where I play, then I’ll be out there and ready to play. I’m ready to play right now.”