NFL’s Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders have made headlines since Gabriel’s controversial comments about the Philadelphia Eagles’ team quarterbacks. ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith has also gotten into the mix after giving his take on Gabriel’s comments.
Gabriel made his preseason debut on Saturday, August 16, against the Philadelphia Eagles. After his debut, he was asked about the controversy surrounding the Eagles’ quarterbacks’ room. Dillion said, “There’s entertainers and there’s competitors.” These comments were not received well from the audience, and even suggested it was a shot at Sanders.
Smith also reacted to the comments on ESPN’s First Take on Monday, August 18. The veteran Analyst claimed Gabriel’s comments were stupid and dumb. However, he did clarify that the youngster’s statement was truly about the media and not his fellow competitors.
Stephen A. Smith Slams Dillon Gabriel’s Comment
Stephen A. Smith never shies away from speaking his honest opinions on the shenanigans of the sports world. He has once again found himself in the spotlight after responding to Dillon Gabriel’s comments about the quarterbacks of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Many believe the 24-year-old’s comments were meant for Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, whose flashy lifestyle has been the talk of the town. Gabriel did clarify after his game on Saturday that he considers members of the media as entertainers.
During ESPN’s First Take, Smith slammed Gabriel for his comments. “Dillon Gabriel, respectfully, it was stupid,” the 57-year-old stated. Smith further explained how in every aspect of life, there’s competition. He advised the youngster that everything involves competition and seemingly provided him clarity through his words.
Stephen A. Smith further added, “It was a stupid, idiotic, immature comment, because you were feeling the heat because a lot of people were talking about how Shedeur should be QB number two.”
Inside Gabriel And Shadeur Sanders’ Growing Rivalry
The battle between Dillon Garbiel and Shadeur Sanders has turned into nothing but a soap opera. Sanders remains four slots behind Dillion Gabriel in the Cleveland quarterback depth chart.
Sanders has shown promise during his limited appearances; however, compared to Gabriel, he’s still behind. The race to rise in the ranks on the depth chart is running out, which could be a big problem for Sanders.
In the most recent preseason outing of the team, Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and threw two touchdowns, which led to three scoring drives while adding 19 rushing yards. However, Gabriel went 13-of-18 for 143 yards but failed to produce a touchdown. He made a costly move by throwing an interception. Despite Sanders outperforming Gabriel, the Cleveland Browns’ coaching staff remains in their evaluation.
The Browns are set to finish their preseason schedule against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 23.
Fans React To The Browns QB Drama
The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback drama has been a hot topic on social media since Dillon Gabriel’s comments, as well as the performances of him and Shadeur Sanders in the game. The fans have given some interesting reactions to the drama.
This fan believes Sanders is gonna be a major player for years to come, as he has that ‘It’ factor. He also explained why Gabriel will stay in the shadow of Sanders.
Another fan shared his take on the topic, claiming that neither of the stars has major experience when it comes to playing a full game. He encouraged everyone to support both stars as they represent the Cleveland Browns.
It remains to be seen how Dillon Gabriel and Shadeur Sanders compete with each other by giving their best performances during the matches for the Browns.
Published: Aug 19, 2025 05:28 pm