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Bruce Drennan critiques Shedeur Sanders' interview style after preseason game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Bruce Drennan critiques Shedeur Sanders' interview style after preseason game

Summary

Bruce Drennan, a Cleveland sports analyst, criticized Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders for his demeanor during a sideline interview in the August 22 preseason game against Buffalo. Drennan described Sanders as presenting himself as 'an adolescent goof,' primarily taking issue with his handling of the missed pregame coin toss. Despite the criticism, Sanders performed well on the field, completing 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards and an 8-yard touchdown. The Browns ultimately chose Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for Week 1, leaving Sanders as the backup heading into the regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Bruce Drennan criticized Sanders for his sideline interview performance.
•Sanders admitted to forgetting the pregame coin toss as a captain.
•He completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown against Buffalo.
•Cleveland named Deshaun Watson the Week 1 starter.
•Sanders enters the regular season as the backup quarterback.

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10:58 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Came Across as an Adolescent Goof’ — Browns Analyst Rips Shedeur Sanders Over Press Conference Demeanor

What they're saying

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Bruce Drennan did not need a long film session to find something about Shedeur Sanders that he disliked. His issue was not a throw, a read, or a protection check; it was the way Cleveland’s young quarterback handled a sideline interview.
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