Perhaps he is the least to blame for everything happening around the Cleveland Browns. While the team has just secured its second win of the season, their chances are still slim-especially because there is little confidence at the quarterback position, and the AFC is more competitive than ever.
Gabriel was selected in the third round of last year’s NFL Draft, while the Browns also drafted another quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, in the fifth round. Even so, since the preseason began, Gabriel has consistently been ahead of Sanders and is now Cleveland’s starter-though his time may be running out.
Gabriel became the Browns’ starting quarterback before Week 5, after Joe Flacco was benched following four poor performances. In his first start, Gabriel threw two touchdown passes. However, against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins, he hasn’t shown much, and the offense appears stagnant. As a result, fans are beginning to call for another quarterback change.
The game against the New England Patriots could be decisive for Dillon Gabriel
There is no doubt that head coach Kevin Stefanski has shown Gabriel a lot of patience-more than any other quarterback-and given him numerous opportunities. But the Oregon Ducks product still hasn’t fully delivered, and the pressure is mounting. Both Stefanski’s job as head coach and Gabriel’s role as starter are now at risk.
This Sunday, the Browns visit the New England Patriots, the leaders of the AFC East with four consecutive wins. In such a challenging matchup, this could be Gabriel’s last chance, especially with the team’s bye week coming up next.
Nick Wilson from 92.3 The Fan mentioned that if Gabriel doesn’t perform well against the Patriots, it could be decisive: “I’m telling you, I don’t think Stefanski can resist this opportunity to let Dillon Gabriel have potentially the best game that we’ve seen Dillon Gabriel have…if he can’t and looks lost, cooked.”
So, the Patriots-Browns matchup carries significant weight. As for Shedeur Sanders, the situation is still complicated-Stefanski confirmed he hasn’t had repetitions with the first team despite being the backup. However, if Gabriel struggles, Browns fans could demand action, and the pressure on both Stefanski and Gabriel could become unsustainable.
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