In this episode of Saturday vs Sunday, John Barban breaks down one of the most fascinating storylines coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft: the Cleveland Browns taking not one, but two quarterbacks — Dillon Gabriel in the third round and Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. After all the media drama surrounding Sanders’ unexpected draft slide, he finally finds a home — and it’s with the very team many were questioning for passing on him earlier.John dives into why this could turn out to be a brilliant move by the Browns. By staying patient, Cleveland was able to land both a proven winner in Dillon Gabriel and a high-upside project in Shedeur Sanders, while still using their top picks to bolster other key areas — including what John believes might be the steal of the draft in defensive tackle Mason Graham.He explores how the Browns’ QB room suddenly got a lot more interesting, and why a legitimate quarterback competition could emerge between Gabriel, Sanders, and perhaps (at least technically) Kenny Pickett. John questions whether Flacco has any real future with the Browns and explains why fans — and likely even players like Myles Garrett — are hoping the team turns the page toward a younger, long-term solution at quarterback.John also points out that the Browns pulled off this double-dip at QB without jeopardizing their salary cap, managing to bring in both Gabriel and Sanders for a combined $10 million — a critical move for a team financially hamstrung by the disastrous Deshaun Watson contract.The episode also puts Sanders’ dramatic draft slide into perspective. John argues that NFL teams weren’t scared off by media narratives or family fame, but simply graded Sanders where they thought he belonged — a middle-to-late round developmental prospect. Now he’ll have a real shot to earn a spot — and maybe even eventually take over as QB1.Meanwhile, John praises Gabriel’s long, successful college career, noting that having nearly 65 starts under his belt is a rare and valuable asset for a rookie quarterback. He draws parallels between the Gabriel/Sanders pairing and other quarterbacks who succeeded after extensive college experience, like Bo Nix and Brock Purdy.Finally, John wraps up by saying the Browns are officially must-watch TV this year. With a reloaded roster, two exciting young quarterbacks, and a fan base desperate for a fresh start, all eyes will be on Cleveland to see who emerges as QB1.
