Shedeur Sanders has disastrous performance in final preseason game as fans debate coaching decisions

Colin Cowherd explains why the misinterpretation of Dillon Gabriel's "entertainer" comments could soon push the Cleveland Browns out of the Shedeur Sanders business.

Shedeur Sanders netted a negative amount of yards in his final preseason game as a rookie on Saturday, likely leaving him at the bottom of the Cleveland Browns' quarterback depth chart.

The Cleveland Browns rookie came into the game in the third quarter and completed three of six passes for 14 yards, while taking five sacks for a combined loss of 41 yards against the LA Rams. Thus, he netted -27 yards for Cleveland, before being pulled from the game on the final drive and replaced by veteran Tyler Huntley. Huntley led the Browns offense on a game-winning field goal drive, as the Browns won 19-17.

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Bill Norton (97) tackles Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field.  (Ken Blaze/Imagn Images)

It was a far cry from Sanders' first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 8, when he threw for two touchdowns and was praised by fans and sports stars alike, including LeBron James and Dawn Staley. 

However, many fans and pundits were quick to defend Sanders for his rough outing on Saturday, and blamed the Browns' coaching for putting Sanders in a position where he had to rely on backup teammates, while also calling questionable plays. 

Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr questioned why Sanders wasn't left in the game to finish the final drive. 

"I need to understand why we don't get to see Shedeur Sanders run this 2 minute drill? Wouldn't you want to see your young QB operate in this situation? Get him more reps for the future? I