"Like, doors are open, garage doors are open, things are ready to go, they're just waiting on that phone call to respond surgically. Just what a great representation of the job I have and being ready for that moment. And I think I smile because it's a moment you prep for, and you are extremely excited for, but also got to realize that it's extreme focus, and that's what I've continued to harp on. But, you wait for the perfect time, you're going to wait a whole lifetime. So, for me, I've always been ready for every moment."
"Gabriel's preparedness and that of the Browns will be tested as the third-round pick becomes the franchise's 41st starting quarterback since it returned to the NFL in 1999 (most in the league over that span). The Browns initially turned to Joe Flacco, who helped lead the franchise to the playoffs late in the 2023 season, to begin this season. However, his second stint in Cleveland got off to a rough start, as the 18-year veteran posted a Total QBR (27.0) that ranks above only Tennessee Titans rookie Cam Ward. Flacco's struggles led Browns coach Kevin Stefanski to insert Gabriel for his first career start. Though the weekly preparation in the first month of the season was geared toward helping Flacco, the Browns have also been working hard to develop their rookie passers, Gabriel and fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders, to set them up for success, from film study to splitting scout team snaps to post-practice reps."
Dillon Gabriel will take over as the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, signaling team reliance on his readiness and focus. A friend sent him a fire station image to symbolize being prepared and ready to respond when called upon. Gabriel emphasized constant preparedness and extreme focus rather than waiting for a perfect moment. The third-round pick becomes the franchise's 41st starting quarterback since 1999, the most in the league over that span. Joe Flacco began the season but struggled, producing a 27.0 Total QBR, which prompted coach Kevin Stefanski to insert Gabriel. The Browns have been developing rookie passers through film study, scout-team snaps and post-practice reps.
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