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The Cleveland Browns\u2019 decision to select Dillon Gabriel in the third round of the draft was questioned by many analysts.<\/p>\n
After the preseason finale against the Rams, debates emerged about whether Shedeur Sanders had equal opportunities to compete for the backup role behind starter Joe Flacco.<\/p>\n
Gabriel ultimately secured the QB2 position.<\/p>\n
NFL analyst Greg Cosell recently explained why the Browns liked Gabriel coming out of college and why he is a great fit in Kevin Stefanski\u2019s offense during an appearance on the \u2018Ross Tucker Podcast.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, well, he fits Kevin Stefanski, and Kevin Stefanski really liked him coming out because of the way he plays. Gabriel is purely a timing-and-rhythm player. Stylistically, you\u2019d say he\u2019s similar to Tua Tagovailoa in that he hits his back foot and the ball comes out. That\u2019s how Kevin Stefanski envisions his offense, and there\u2019s a ton of play-action in it. He sees Gabriel as the kind of quarterback who can efficiently run what he wants to do. It\u2019s all about timing and rhythm, and that\u2019s exactly how Gabriel plays. Obviously, he\u2019s under six feet, so he\u2019s not big. His arm is a little better than people might think, and he does have enough mobility,\u201d Cosell said.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cKevin Stefanski REALLY liked him coming out because of the way in which he plays. Gabriel is purely a timing rhythm player. Stylistically, you'd say he's similar to Tua Tagovailoa.\u201d\u00a0@GregCosell<\/a> breaks down Browns QB2 Dillon Gabriel: pic.twitter.com\/ujY5gQONAl<\/a><\/p>\n
— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) September 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n