What sets the Cleveland Browns apart in the NFL right now is the sheer number and quality of quarterbacks head coach Kevin Stefanski will have at his disposal starting in Week 1. A former Super Bowl champion with Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs spoke out on the matter, delivering a clear and pointed message.
Justin Reid enjoyed a successful stretch in his career during his years in Kansas City, playing alongside one of the best signal-callers the league has seen in recent seasons. Now wearing the colors of the New Orleans Saints, Reid is closely watching the situation currently unfolding in Browns’ QB room.
During a recent appearance on “Good Morning Football,” the talented safety addressed Cleveland’s unique situation, stating that sometimes having too much is the same as having nothing at all.
“Sometimes when you have five quarterbacks, you don’t really have any quarterbacks,” Reid said. “There’s not enough time to split the pie and see what goes around, so some of these guys are going to have to start rising to the top.”
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid answers questions inside the Caesars Superdome during the Super Bowl Opening Night on February 3, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs were made available for interviews during an energetic, New Orleans-themed event ahead of next Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX.
Stefanski’s choices for 2025
Kevin Stefanski faces a complex quarterback situation in Cleveland. Veteran options Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett bring valuable NFL experience, with Flacco already having found success in Stefanski’s system. While both offer a more immediate plug-and-play solution, questions remain about their long-term ceiling and consistency.
From the recent draft, the Browns added Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel. Both rookies offer potential, but will require development. Reports suggest Gabriel has shown promising signs and is ahead of Sanders in the competition for early reps, indicating the team might prioritize Gabriel’s progress over Sanders’s at this stage.
Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson continues his recovery from a serious Achilles injury, making his return date and effectiveness uncertain. It’s highly unlikely all these quarterbacks will remain on the roster once Watson is healthy. It’s expected either Flacco or Pickett will start Week 1, with the rookies developing behind them, and potential trade scenarios for the veterans later in the season.
What awaits the Browns early in the season?
Still without a clear answer as to who will be the starting quarterback in Kevin Stefanski’s system, these are the first challenges the Browns will need to overcome to position themselves in the AFC North.
- vs Cincinnati Bengals, September 7th
- @ Baltimore Ravens, September 14th – M&T Bank Stadium
- vs Green Bay Packers, September 21st
- @ Detroit Lions, September 28th – Ford Field
- @ Minnesota Vikings, October 5th – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
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