Shedeur Sanders Unfazed by Critics, Focused on 49ers Showdown

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BEREA, Ohio — Amidst the buzz surrounding his relationship with coach Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is keeping his eyes on the prize: preparing for the San Francisco 49ers. In a press conference on Wednesday, Sanders made it clear that he's not letting external noise distract him from his goal of leading the team to victory. Sanders' focus on the 49ers' defense is evident in his words, 'I'm in grind mode, mentally understanding how to attack this defense that we're going against. That's where I am right now.' This determination comes as his supporters scrutinize his relationship with Stefanski, who has been defending his handling of Sanders' development since training camp. Stefanski has maintained that he's focused on helping Sanders grow as a player, saying, 'What people do outside the building isn't really in my control.' Sanders has also sought to put to rest rumors of a strained relationship, stating that his comments about needing a full offseason were 'just jokes.' He's acknowledged that the past few months have been challenging, but is grateful for the opportunity to work with his teammates and coaches. As the Browns face the 49ers, Sanders is seeking weekly improvement and is not yet comfortable with his role. A win over San Francisco would make him the first Browns rookie quarterback in the Super Bowl era to win his first two starts. With the 49ers ranking last in the NFL in total sacks, Sanders has shown improvement in reducing sacks, a key area of focus for him. Guard Joel Bitonio praised Sanders' progress, saying, 'He was climbing. He was trying to escape out the left side. So, yeah, I think it was great improvement.' With the stakes high, Sanders is poised to prove himself against one of the league's toughest defenses.