'Fake news': NFL legend weighs in on Shedeur Sanders potentially losing Browns QB2 role

The Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation has created speculation ahead of their opener against Jacksonville, with rookie Taylen Green emerging as an option. Appearing on Speakeasy, NFL legend LeSean 'Shady' McCoy pushed back on the idea that the 23-year-old had overtaken Shedeur Sanders on the depth chart. He dismissed the suggestion that Green would become the No. 2 quarterback behind Deshaun Watson, calling it 'fake news.' He made clear that he could see Green getting on the field, but believes it would be because Cleveland has packages designed around his skill set rather than because Sanders had been pushed down the depth chart. 'Green won't be the number 2 quarterback on the depth chart. Now, if you're saying he's going to go in there and get some plays, oh yeah, for sure,' Shady said. "It's fake news to think that Shedeur Sanders will not be QB2 on the depth chart"– @CutonDime25 rejects the reports that Taylen Green could jump Shedeur on the depth chart as QB2 for the Cleveland BrownsLIVE NOW https://t.co/FWAX2nkBnj pic.twitter.com/OaSBejfKwD The NFL veteran pointed to his time with the Philadelphia Eagles to explain how Taylen Green could contribute without moving ahead of Shedeur Sanders. He recalled that Michael Vick was behind Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb on Philadelphia's depth chart, yet the Eagles still used Vick because of his athletic ability. He'd enter for packages, including Wildcat concepts, without becoming the No. 2 quarterback. Shady sees the same possibility for Green. As he put it: 'I do think the Green kid will come in and do different packages, cuz he can run the ball like a running back.' In other words, Green's potential involvement does not necessarily mean Sanders has lost his place as the Browns' QB2. This article first appeared on ClevelandBrownsCommunity and was syndicated with permission.