Browns Insider Drops Bombshell: Fans Demand Coach’s Head After Shedeur Sanders’ Preseason Collapse — ‘When You’re Setting Someone Up to Fail, Don’t Act Surprised When They Do’

The Cleveland Browns are facing a crisis of confidence, and it’s centered on their head coach Kevin Stefanski and his treatment of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

Browns insider TJ Houshmandzade has sounded the alarm, revealing that fans are no longer willing to tolerate what they see as blatant sabotage of Sanders’ career.

“It’s like you didn’t give this man a fighting chance,” TJ stated bluntly.

“He went into a gunfight with two knives. He’s going to lose that every time.”

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This sharp critique captures the frustration felt by many who believe Stefanski’s decisions have handicapped Sanders from the start.

Despite Sanders’ impressive debut in the first preseason game, Stefanski’s reaction was noticeably cold.

Instead of praising the young quarterback’s performance, the coach offered vague, noncommittal remarks about developing all quarterbacks equally.

TJ described this as a deliberate attempt to undermine Sanders, suggesting the coach’s true intent was to justify sidelining him.

Fans have taken note, rallying behind Sanders with chants of “Shadur should be our starter!”

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The disconnect between the coach’s strategy and the fan base’s demands has created a tense atmosphere in Cleveland.

If this momentum continues, insiders warn, Stefanski’s job could be in jeopardy.

TJ Houshmandzade didn’t stop there.

He pointed out that Stefanski’s apparent bias is unprecedented in his experience with the Browns.

“It’s like he doesn’t want Shadur to do well,” TJ said, a damning indictment of the coach’s approach.

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This perceived personal grudge against Sanders has fans and analysts alike calling for the Browns’ front office to intervene.

The controversy deepened after Stefanski pulled Sanders before a critical two-minute drill, replacing him with Tyler Huntley—an emergency backup with little hope of making the roster.

Critics saw this as a clear signal that Stefanski lacked faith in Sanders, further fueling speculation that the rookie was being set up to fail.

Oo Sinko, another analyst, emphasized how the Browns’ poor offensive lineup around Sanders effectively doomed his chances.

“Even Tom Brady would have struggled in that situation,” Oo remarked, highlighting the unfairness of the circumstances Sanders faced.

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Moreover, Oo warned that some Browns-paid critics might soon label Sanders a failure, dismissing him as a fifth-string quarterback, while ignoring the real problem: Stefanski’s questionable decisions and lack of support.

Skip Bayless joined the chorus, condemning the Browns’ handling of Sanders as “the worst possible way to manage a player.”

He stressed that this was not a one-time mistake but a pattern of neglect and mismanagement that has made Sanders’ path unnecessarily difficult.

The backlash isn’t limited to fans and analysts.

Journalists and former players have also voiced concern, painting a picture of a team leadership that is failing its young talent.

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TJ Houshmandzade’s revelations have crystallized these fears, making it impossible for the Browns to ignore the growing calls for change.

Sanders himself has shown professionalism and resilience, taking responsibility for his mistakes and continuing to work hard.

But no amount of personal effort can overcome the systemic obstacles placed in his way.

The Browns now face a pivotal decision: continue backing a coach whose actions have alienated fans and stunted a promising player’s growth, or make a bold move to protect their future and give Sanders the opportunity he deserves.

This saga is about more than just one coach or one quarterback.

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It’s a test of leadership, fairness, and accountability in professional sports.

How the Browns respond could set a precedent for how young talent is nurtured—or neglected—in the NFL.

As the pressure mounts, all eyes remain fixed on Cleveland.

Will Stefanski be held accountable?

Will Sanders get a real chance to shine?

Or will this story end as yet another cautionary tale of wasted potential?