The onus would then fall on Stefanski, the person who decides when the quarterbacks will play. Against the Rams he gave starter Joe Flacco the first few drives, let rookie Dillon Gabriel finish out the half (12-of-19, 129 yards, one touchdown), and then put in Sanders to start the third quarter.

Browns coaches pulled Sanders from preseason finale to protect him from himself, sparking visible disappointment that revealed both competitive fire and concerning habits.