The Cleveland Browns entered the 2025 NFL Draft with plenty of quarterback uncertainty; Deshaun Watson is out indefinitely with an Achilles injury, and the top of the depth chart might be veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. The Browns needed to leave draft weekend with a quarterback — they left with two, in Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders On the latest episode of the “Scoop City” podcast Dianna Russini and Chase Daniel were joined by The Athletic’s draft expert Dane Brugler to discuss why the Browns taking Gabriel at 94 was such a surprise A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length. The full episode is available on YouTube below or in “Scoop City” feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. I want to talk about quarterbacks because that’s what I know — and that’s what you know What was the biggest surprise pick for you and then in my final mock draft I had the Giants trading up for Jaxson Dart But it was interesting on Day 2 to see the order We knew the Saints liked Tyler Shough a lot after I reported a couple of weeks ago that he got an invite to the draft there was a lot of buzz with people saying he must have assurances that he’s going in the top 50.” But then he ended up falling to 92 it was a no-brainer roll of the dice for them But Dillon Gabriel is probably the answer here and he’s like a point guard in the way he operates He’s a perfect example of how important spring is for quarterbacks Because I had multiple teams telling me that Gabriel was the most impressive interview they did throughout the process That’s the Senior Bowl and combine — he was the most impressive interview that teams did It’s not a huge surprise when you talk to his coaches at UCF He showed up at Oregon this past year in his minivan and one of the reasons he has a minivan is so he has enough room to take his teammates places That’s the kind of leader that he is and the kind of guy that he is He quickly became the captain of that team and with quarterbacks — you know this better than anyone Chase — it’s an intangible position but how you operate behind the scenes is what led Gabriel to be a Day 2 pick Chase: Speaking of what happens behind the scenes, obviously, there’s been a lot made of Shedeur Sanders’ draft fall the second round is exactly where he should be.’ What do you think was the main reason he fell so far down draft boards Dane: It’s the juxtaposition of what we just talked about with Dillon Gabriel I heard you guys talk before about the recruiting process you can’t go into this if you’re a prospect and think you have the leverage There were only so many teams in for Shedeur Sanders in the first place so the pool of potential landing spots was already small and some of the other teams go with different quarterbacks you’re talking about less than a handful of potential landing spots for you We thought at one point maybe the Steelers in round three would take him Then when we got to day three with the Browns and I don’t think they had any intention of drafting him no big deal.” It’ll be interesting to keep an eye on the Browns’ training camp and how this plays out We’ve seen it before where teams carry four quarterbacks into the season but it would be a surprise if the Browns carry all four of these guys in Joe Flacco and then the two rookies in Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders GMs and people in general talking around the league since the draft have been giving the media and people who do what you and I do a hard time asking “How could you guys be so wrong on Shedeur?” I’ve been pushing back because I don’t think anyone was wrong I just think we didn’t have enough information about what happened in the spring but I think teams were really trying to keep that private And a lot of the people who were watching the film were just doing it based on his ability which is why he was projected to go higher than he did What would your response be to that when we’re getting pushback “The people who do this for a living have been so off on the Shedeur Sanders story.” Dane: I remember joining you guys back in the fall and saying That’s not the type of player we’re dealing with here That’s what the talent says.” If Shedeur Sanders had Dillon Gabriel’s intangibles I 100 percent believe he would have been drafted somewhere in the top-50 picks and I don’t know about you guys but the sources I talked to still thought someone was going to take Shedeur So we’re going based on the information that we’re getting from teams they still believed somebody in the NFL was going to take a chance on him But it didn’t end up happening until much later than we anticipated The biggest key here is the fact that there were so few teams at the beginning were not going to do all the legwork needed on Shedeur because they didn’t need a quarterback and he’s probably not going to make it to us at 64 So we’re not going to do all of the legwork required on a prospect like this.” There are a lot of teams that were just out because they didn’t anticipate even having to consider him in the third The pool of teams that were potential landing spots was so few and that really changed the whole dynamics of the situation You can listen to full episodes of Scoop City for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and watch on YouTube. 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}.css-v4v4rs{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}@media 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Cabot added that Gabriel will be ahead of Sanders in the depth chart when the Browns get their offseason workouts underway The report further underscores the divide between how people outside of the NFL evaluated Sanders and how those employed by teams scrutinized his game and brought the best version of himself to the table." Head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry simply didn't see Sanders as a prospect who jumped off the page .css-az13ih{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;border:none;}With Gabriel there was a larger body of evidence thanks to him spending six years at the FBS level He also consistently delivered at every stop eclipsing 3,000 passing yards in five seasons when a broken clavicle limited him to three starts Gabriel's relative anonymity works to his benefit as well Almost no one had Gabriel coming off the board before Sanders the explanation is relatively straightforward The Browns NFL draft class has two very accurate quarterback Both Cleveland rookies made their name in college as accurate throwers of the football While completion percentage is not the lone metric that creates that narrative (dropped passes it does provide a catch-all for how accurate a quarterback is Sanders became the all-time FBS leader in completion percentage at 71.8% has just a 65.2% career mark but completed 69.3% (at Oklahoma) and 72.9% (at Oregon) in his last two seasons in college Gabriel is in the Top 100 in college history at #83 The full list can be found on Sports Reference (hat tip to Nick Karns on Twitter) Burrow is the best and Mayfield is the only other starting-level quarterback on the list McCoy and Keenum kicked around the league for a long time as backups and Rattler still has a chance to take a starting role early in his career The rest of the group either never got a chance in the NFL or didn’t do much with the chances they had. Brock Purdy, whom we compared to Sanders recently was the only other quarterback in the Top 25 to become an established starter in the NFL Gabriel and Sanders made their names as accurate quarterbacks and have a shot at becoming immortal if one of them can become a star with the Browns History just shows that elite accuracy in college doesn’t correlate strongly to success at the NFL level Are you surprised that elite college accuracy hasn’t led to NFL success historically Do you think Sanders or Gabriel will be able to overcome that like Burrow Share your thoughts in our comment section below Cleveland has Gabriel ahead of Sanders on the depth chart when the Browns begin offseason workouts according to Cleveland insider Mary Kay Cabot Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel leaves the field after the win over Illinois at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Saturday / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"This is the fun part for me," Gabriel said after getting drafted to Cleveland "Getting in the building and be able to get to work and get to that process In Cleveland's crowded quarterback room snaps will come at a premium as Gabriel and Sanders compete with 40-year-old veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson could miss all of next season with an Achilles injury As Shedeur experienced an unprecedented fall in the draft many were surprised to see Cleveland draft Gabriel in the third round the Browns ranked Gabriel ahead of Sanders on their NFL draft board so it was a no-brainer to go get their guy One of the deciding factors was Sanders' negative plays Sanders threw 10 interceptions in 2024 and was sacked 94 times in two years at Colorado why draft Sanders in the fifth round after already adding Gabriel MORE: LaJohntay Wester Signs Baltimore Ravens Rookie Contract, Uniform Number Revealed MORE: NFL Insider Reveals Shedeur Sanders' Standing In Cleveland Browns Quarterback Battle "We talk oftentimes about quarterback being the most important position in the sport," Browns General Manager Andrew Berry said "We obviously spent a lot of time with Shedeur throughout the process It wasn't necessarily the plan going into the weekend to select two quarterbacks and we didn't necessarily expect him to be available in the fifth round." Cleveland's quarterback situation has been one of the worst in the NFL The Browns have selected 13 quarterback prospects in the past 26 draft classes and the last 11 have not panned out The Browns finished the season with a 3-14 season and have not reached the playoffs since 2023 "We love adding competition to every position room and adding him to compete with the guys that are already in there we felt like that was the appropriate thing to do," Berry said Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel walks into The Rose Bowl ahead of the Oregon Ducks team photo ahead of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The 5-11 205-pound quarterback Gabriel silenced doubters to led the Ducks to a 13-1 overall record and a Big Ten Conference title in 2024 Gabriel finished 30 touchdowns plus six interceptions on 3,857 yards with a 72.9 completion rate He also collected 149 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 75 carries Gabriel takes great care of the ball and the Browns like that Gabriel was also a 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Gabriel is the FBS all-time leader in career total touchdowns (189) and tied with Case Keenum for the all-time lead in passing touchdowns (155) He is second in FBS history in career passing yards (18,722) and total yards (19,931) USA; Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "Very accurate good mobility," Berry said about Gabriel Doesn't have ideal height but that's not something we thought showed up in his game." Cleveland's offseason activities and mini camps will be very interesting in regards to the pecking order as the Browns try to sort through the depth chart Both Sanders and Gabriel have a shot to earn starting reps The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi detailed just how much the Browns fell in love with Gabriel during the pre-draft process.  according to ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. but he was a player Berry and Stefanski said they coveted after several interactions with him during the draft cycle." Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski Gabriel, who led the Knights to a 10–3 record in 2019 and ranks sixth in UCF history with 7,223 passing yards was largely viewed as a developmental NFL prospect despite his decorated résumé "Cleveland's top decision-makers also traveled to Eugene for a private workout with Gabriel and got an up-close look at him during the Senior Bowl as multiple Cleveland coaches participated in the all-star event," Oyefusi continued With Sanders now in the mix, joining veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett the Browns quarterback room is crowded and competitive The Browns now have five quarterbacks heading into the 2025 NFL season the Browns traded for quarterback Kenny Pickett at the start of free agency The Browns also signed veteran quarterback Joe Flacco and still have Deshaun Watson ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler discussed the crowded quarterback room and possible options for Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski on SportsCenter USA; National team quarterback Dillon Gabriel of Oregon (8) pauses after practice during Senior Bowl practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images / Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images“Asking around after the draft or look at the roster through the prism of currency “So that could lead to a potential trade down the road "Kevin Stefanski does like to keep four quarterbacks in his room they gave up a third-round pick and two fifths for Kenny Pickett maybe they can recoup some of that if they showcase one of those players in the preseason or there’s an injury down the road,” Fowler said There will be a competition throughout the preseason for not only the starting position but who will be on the roster That could include who does well enough that teams call the Browns to seek out a trade for them MORE: Cleveland Browns Quarterback Dillon Gabriel More Talented Than Shedeur Sanders? MORE: What 4-Star Recruit Camren Hamiel Said About 'Surprising' Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning MORE: Bo Nix Celebrates At Brother Tez Johnson's NFL Draft Party: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rookie starting in a couple of games before the team went back to quarterback Anthony Richardson While much of the rookie quarterback talk has been about Sanders the Browns drafted Gabriel in the third round Cleveland likes Gabriel a lot and he will get the chance to compete That’s a player that I had earmarked going into the draft Was hearing from other teams that the Browns low-key really like him but they loved the way he plays the position so we’ll see if he can make a little move here,” Fowler said USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) looks to pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter in the 2025 Rose Bowl college football quarterfinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium Vasquez-Imagn ImagesGabriel and the Oregon Ducks went undefeated in 2024 up until the loss against Ohio State in the College Football Playoffs Gabriel passed for 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns finishing the season with a 72.9 completion percentage he has a chance to compete for the spot but could be a trade candidate to watch for throughout the preseason and the first half of the year before the trade deadline LAFAYETTE, Colo. — One person died in a crash on northbound Highway 287 at Dillon Road around 6:23 a.m. Monday, the Lafayette Police Department said The driver of a Nissan pickup truck was heading eastbound through the intersection on a green light when the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck heading southbound through the intersection ran a red light The force of the wreck sent both pickup trucks into a traffic light pole The 52-year-old man driving the Nissan pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene The 56-year-old man driving the Chevrolet pickup truck was taken to the hospital Lafayette police do not know the extent of his injuries No arrests have been made or citations issued Lafayette police told morning commuters to expect delays in the area due to the crash investigation Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises USC Men's Volleyball's Dillon Klein and Parker Tomkinson Earn AVCA All-America Notice May 05 Klein is the Trojans’ first AVCA first-team All-American since Micah Christenson earned first-team laurels in 2015 Dillon Brooks was one of the key instigators in the series, having multiple differences with stars like Draymond Green and Steph Curry Brooks and Rockets center Alperen Sengun wore shades to their (indoor) post-game media commitments Steph wore shades to the Warriors' victorious Game 7 press conference, a gesture that Draymond recognized and lauded on Threads with four laughing emojis Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) controls the ball as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center This loss has to sting the Rockets, given their poor history against the Warriors. While most of the losses were endured by the James Harden-era Rockets it seems the new core hasn't been able to change their fortunes so far despite talking a big game against the Warriors.  The Warriors ended Houston's charge for the No 10 seed last season and have now eliminated them in the playoffs this year Players from the Rockets side talked a big game before these decisive moments both times with the veteran Warriors getting one over on them each time Houston will hope this is the last season they have to be subjected to this by the Warriors as they took a massive step forward and will hope their young core is officially better by next season sweat-covered Dillon Brooks was the first to emerge in the hallway staring at the ground as he began his trudge toward the locker room A cloud hung over the Houston Rockets like the 3s Buddy Hield had rained on them a few minutes earlier which engulfed the tunnel of Toyota Center They celebrated the preservation of a season that was given new life at a time when a jolt was necessary The prevention of being added to the wrong side of the history books another playoff series win at the hands of the Rockets These two teams have met in the postseason five times in the past decade both of which have come on Houston’s home turf who moved to 5-0 against the Rockets in postseason history “A poor ending,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said following Houston’s 103-89 loss “To play one of our worst games in the playoffs and in Game 7 — we had a few bad ones early and corrected ourselves on both sides of the ball that’s going to leave a sour taste in our mouth for sure you have the blueprint for where we want to be and it’s a standard on a yearly basis but all of that doesn’t matter when you go out with a chance to move on and advance Laid an egg in our last game; there’s sting from it.” we take a look at the last decade of the Golden State-Houston rivalry and how Steph Curry manages to keep coming out on top we could talk about Game 7 — a tactical masterclass by Warriors coach Steve Kerr both teams tried several strategic adjustments We could talk about how Golden State played 48 minutes in a 1-3-1 zone and dared Houston — which finished the regular season 20th in 3s attempted 22nd in 3s made and 21st in 3-point percentage — to make outside shots who had routinely proven himself to be a zone breaker momentum-shifter and overall big-time player We could talk about why the Rockets finished with as many 3s attempted (18) as the Warriors made We could even talk about how Houston’s double-big lineup Alperen Şengün and Steven Adams who wreaked havoc on the offensive glass who prided themselves on not allowing Steph Curry to bury them with a barrage of 3s the man who said the Warriors wouldn’t return to Houston after the Game 5 win to the tune of 33 points on an eye-popping 12-of-15 shooting (9-of-11 from deep) By Game 7 (which was the 12th time both teams had faced each other this season) there wasn’t a lineup combination the Rockets hadn’t seen or a rotation that caught them by surprise who had been relegated to the bench for most of the series Jonathan Kuminga took four shots in seven minutes Not physically — four of the Warriors’ starters are older than 32 There’s a psychological advantage the Warriors have mastered And as painful as being eliminated in the first round can be for a No “Gained a lot of respect for them,” Warriors veteran Draymond Green told The Athletic but you don’t really know someone until you play them in a playoff series I think we got to know those guys very well You go through a playoff series against somebody one of two things happen — you completely lose respect for them or gain a lot of respect There’s no doubt this Rockets team will be a force for years to come Even if this team remains untouched in the offseason the growth from this series should improve Houston’s prospects in the long run “I’m extremely proud of these guys,” Fred VanVleet said “I look at all of these guys like my baby brothers They grew up a lot this year and made huge strides It’s a tough way to end the season — it’s always tough Game 7 can go either way and it wasn’t our best performance But I’m not going to sum up the whole experience based on one night One of my favorite seasons I’ve been a part of Everybody should be excited about the future and what’s to come.” But that doesn’t mean that this team can rest on its laurels Udoka didn’t want to speak much about any moral victories because there are none this was a seventh-seeded team on the road Golden State was able to take Houston’s offense — an equal-opportunity scheme — and use it to the Rockets’ detriment daring someone to seize control of a moment that never came The Warriors were extremely comfortable flexing aggressive coverages Şengün finished with 21 points on 23 shots who had been successfully taken out of the series took just eight shots and finished with eight points It’s paramount that the Rockets make major upgrades in their shooting department Houston’s coaching staff could benefit from a software update to their in-game schematics but this isn’t the first or last time they’ll be faced with a zone defense the Rockets’ offense logged 67 possessions against zone scoring a measly .687 points per possession draft capital and current position in the NBA — an exciting team on the rise — Houston will be a natural landing spot for bigger names this summer Houston’s brass hoped to go as far as possible in the playoffs but is using this current campaign as data collection a good tool for immediate and future evaluation and Devin Booker will be linked in the rumor mill in the coming weeks all with different pros and cons depending on Houston’s direction Team sources say the Rockets will monitor the market closely and will hold internal discussions about potential fits and offers League and team sources have also indicated that VanVleet wants to remain in Houston for the long run Tari Eason and Smith are also extension-eligible and team sources say the Rockets are hopeful to keep them in town for the long haul  “They’re on their way,” Curry told The Athletic postgame it’s hard to win in the regular season — building that confidence matters and (building) an identity of how you do it (Photo of Dillon Brooks: Troy Taormina / Imagn Images) Kelly Iko is a staff writer covering the Houston Rockets and the NBA for The Athletic. He previously worked for USA Today and ESPN Houston. Follow Kelly on Twitter @KellyIko Eyes will be riveted on the quarterback competition between Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel when the Browns hold their rookie minicamp May 9-11 then ended the much-discussed fall of Sanders in the draft by taking him in Round 5 It remains to be seen where Gabriel and Sanders will land in the Browns' quarterback pecking order that also includes ex-Raven Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett rookie minicamp will give Sanders and Dillon a chance to make a strong first impression and General Manager Andrew Berry will be watching closely "We felt like it wasn't necessarily the plan going into the (draft) weekend to select two quarterbacks," Berry said via Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com and we didn't necessarily expect him (Sanders) to be available in the fifth round We love adding competition to every position room and adding him to compete with the guys that are already in there We felt like that was the appropriate thing to do." The Browns drafted Gabriel higher than some draft analysts expected but Berry was impressed with the former Oregon quarterback's skillset "We really felt strongly about Dillon throughout this process," Berry said In a conference call with Browns reporters Sanders said he wanted to put his draft drama behind him and put his best foot forward The higher he moves up Cleveland's depth chart the closer he gets to having an opportunity to prove his critics wrong "What fuels me is my purpose in life and understanding the route that we're going to have to take," Sanders said "Understanding that I was able to get an opportunity when a lot of people didn't want to give me an opportunity A look at Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel stats in college 👀 Sanders played four years and Gabriel played six years. pic.twitter.com/eJawshWqGp The future of Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL with 17.5 sacks last season, remains uncertain. Hendrickson is seeking a contract extension and the Bengals have reportedly given him permission to seek a trade The Athletic's Dianna Russini does not think Hendrickson's departure from Cincinnati is a foregone conclusion Some people saw the Bengals' drafting of Shemar Stewart as signaling the end of the Trey Hendrickson era in Cincinnati.But sources I talk to around the NFL paint a much different picture.What I'm hearing ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/rKDBzjSaka The Bengals drafted former Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart in the first round and Stewart hopes Hendrickson will be his teammate and mentor in 2025 "Me and Trey Hendrickson – he's going to become my best buddy because I'm going to be under his tail," Stewart said via Ben Baby of ESPN.com Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports is among pundits who believe Aaron Rodgers is still likely to join the Pittsburgh Steelers, perhaps in time for mandatory minicamp in June the Steelers drafted Will Howard in the sixth round to join veterans Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on their depth chart Offensive Coordinator Arthur Smith is looking forward to developing Howard who helped Ohio State win a national championship "He's been in pressure moments," Smith said via steelers.com "I've never been in person to Ohio State-Michigan That's as close as you get to a big-time NFL atmosphere I came away impressed with the person Will Howard is I'm extremely excited to get a chance to work with him." here's a look at the moves made by the Ravens' rivals in the AFC North The Bengals will look to strengthen their defense Pittsburgh is searching for defensive line help and a young quarterback prospect Bengals edger rusher Myles Murphy faces a pivotal third season Kenny Pickett looks forward to learning from Joe Flacco in Cleveland Could Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart be the Steelers' choice at No The Bengals plan to play their starters more during the preseason Will the Browns pivot from Deshaun Watson to Krik Cousins The Bengals and top pass rusher Trey Hendrickson remain at a contract impasse Bengals' wide receiver deals raise questions about defense DK Metcalf says he's not worried about the Steelers' quarterback situation Kenny Pickett believes he can be the Browns' starter in 2025 A record-setting contract persuades Myles Garrett to stay with the Browns The NFL's rising contracts won't make it easier for the Bengals to re-sign their stars There's a 'strong chance' Deshaun Watson has played his final game with the Browns The Browns are 'not interested' in trading Myles Garrett Adding playmakers is a major part of Pittsburgh's offseason plan Trevor Lawrence responds to Steelers trade rumors by saying he's happy in Jacksonville Would Cam Ward be a good fit for the Browns at No — North Montana Street in Dillon will see significant road and sidewalk improvements starting in May and continuing through July according to a release from Montana Department of Transportation This project aims to extend the road's service life and enhance sidewalk accessibility from East Helena Street to North Interchange Road which will support safer mobility for all users although minor delays and occasional flaggers may occur The public is urged to follow traffic measures and stay alert for workers For updates, text "DILLON" to 844-764-2126 or email montanastreet@kljeng.com there are no recent results for popular commented articles Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: HAMMOND — Hammond firefighters put out a house fire on Dillon Lane early Monday morning Firefighters responded to the fire around 12:26 a.m predicting that the Cleveland Browns would select him at No the Browns used their third-round pick to draft Gabriel at the No the signal-caller revealed that he developed a relationship with Cleveland's coaching staff after multiple pre-draft meetings went well "And I truly felt like those relationships were built and I’m so glad I’m a Brown." The Browns also entered the draft with a need under center. With Deshaun Watson's availability in 2025 uncertain due to a torn Achilles Cleveland's quarterbacks entering the draft were 2024 backup Kenny Pickett and 40-year-old Joe Flacco Gabriel is coming off an impressive senior season at Oregon completing 72.9 percent of his throws for 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns while getting picked off a mere six times .css-az13ih{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/2;border:none;}He also rushed for seven scores The 24-year-old wasn't the only passer that the Browns selected in the draft picking Colorado's Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round with the No As Gabriel prepares for his rookie season in Cleveland he'll have the opportunity to compete for a Week 1 starting spot News | May 2 Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the date a body was found in Dillon Reservoir The Summit County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the body found in Dillon Reservoir near the Frisco disc golf course on Wednesday The Moorhead Police Department of Moorhead, Minnesota, has confirmed that a missing person’s case is now closed following the identification of the body found in Dillon Reservoir. The Moorhead police department issued a missing persons alert on Jan. 7, 2025, noting he was last seen or heard from on Nov Moorhead police believed he was in the areas of Las Vegas Coroner Amber Flenniken said the determination of his cause and manner of death is pending an autopsy which typically takes around six to eight weeks to receive results Flenniken arrived on scene around 6:30 p.m Wednesday and confirmed Schmidt was found fully clothed Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said people using the disc golf course which is near the Frisco Peninsula Recreation Area and Frisco Nordic Center notified authorities about the body on Wednesday Mike Schilling said Schmidt was found in the water near the shoreline The reservoir began melting in shallow areas a few weeks ago Dillon Reservoir historically freezes around Dec 25 and thaws out fully by the first few weeks of May Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection The full project is expected to cost about $165,000 All donations made in 2023 will go directly toward this project the group has now recorded three consecutive top-10 finishes RESULTS: Wurth 400 at Texas 3 Chevrolet was unbalanced early in the event which led to crew chief Richard Boswell chasing things for the No 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Chevrolet at Texas Motor Speedway We missed our balance at the beginning," Dillon said You could tell we weren't as good as we needed to be and was mired in 28th at the end of Stage 2 3 car finally came to life after some great adjustments on pit road and began climbing through the running order Dillon was left to get all he could on each restart down the stretch Our Chevrolet handled well in traffic towards the end of those last three restarts and we were able to inch our way forward," Dillon explained but the bottom was still the dominant lane 3 Richard Childress Racing team have really dug themselves out of the huge hole they found themselves in after the opening eight races of the 2025 season After the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway Dillon ranked 27th in the championship standings After solid outings over the last three races, Dillon now finds himself 21st in the standings and has clawed to within 28 points of the Playoff cutline The NASCAR Cup Series will head to Kansas Speedway this weekend 3 Chevrolet has six top 10 finishes at the 1.5-mile track through his 23 career starts If Dillon could collect another good finish this weekend we could be talking about how he's on a potential run to the Playoffs TOBY CHRISTIEToby Christie is the Editor-in-Chief of Racing America. 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It wasn't necessarily the plan to add two quarterbacks according to Cleveland General Manager Andrew Berry but now the Browns have one of the most interesting storylines to follow How will it all shake out and where does the position stand as of now The Browns ranked Gabriel ahead of Sanders on their draft board also on their depth chart as the quarterback competition begins in offseason workouts per a report from Cleveland insider Mary Kay Cabot / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesGabriel's experience NFL combine interviews and ability to take care of the ball are a few of the reasons the Browns felt it was a no-brainer to draft Gabriel over Sanders in the third round Gabriel's spot on the depth chart is notable as snaps will come at a premium for the Browns' crowded quarterback position Gabriel has a chance to wow during this offseason as Cleveland would like to have a starting quarterback named by the beginning of training camp in late summer Gabriel and Sanders will compete with 40-year-old veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett for the starting job Good news for Cleveland fans who suffered through a 3-14 season in 2024 "I learned how to become a winner," Gabriel said after getting drafted to Cleveland. "It's a habit and you've got to do it every single day excited to bring that and excited to continue to grow and learn because naturally I'm eager to learn and know that I don't know everything and what I'm walking into I have a great clue and probably have the most experience of anyone that can be walking into what the NFL is." One of the deciding factors for Cleveland to pass on Sanders until the fifth round was his negative plays MORE: Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Traeshon Holden 'Hurt' After Going Undrafted MORE: 5-Star Quarterback Jared Curtis To Commit To Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs? MORE: Best Uniforms In Big Ten Ranked: Oregon Ducks, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Snubbed? Cleveland's quarterback room has been one of the worst in the NFL. The Browns have selected 13 quarterback prospects in the past 26 draft classes and the last 11 have not panned out. "We love adding competition to every position room and adding him to compete with the guys that are already in there, we felt like that was the appropriate thing to do," Berry continued. The 5-11, 205-pound quarterback Gabriel silenced Oregon to a 13-1 overall record and a Big Ten Conference title in 2024. Gabriel finished 30 touchdowns plus six interceptions on 3,857 yards with a 72.9 completion rate. He also collected 149 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 75 carries. Gabriel was also a 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Gabriel is the FBS all-time leader in career total touchdowns (189), and tied with Case Keenum for the all-time lead in passing touchdowns (155). He is second in FBS history in career passing yards (18,722) and total yards (19,931). Berry also recognizes that Gabriel is undersized but feels he can overcome it in the pros. Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "Very accurate, very poised, throws with anticipation, good mobility," Berry said about Gabriel. "Really well rounded game. Doesn't have ideal height but that's not something we thought showed up in his game." Both Sanders and Gabriel have a shot to earn starting reps. The real competition begins at Cleveland's rookie mini camp, on Friday through Sunday (May 9-11). 2025) — The Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) Board of Directors and Trustees is delighted to announce Jarrod Dillon President of Business Operations for Orlando City SC as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 DOP Downtowner of the Year Award The annual award honors an individual who has made an exceptional and lasting impact on the vibrancy and overall success of downtown Orlando and commitment to community have set a new standard for excellence Since joining Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride in 2022 Dillon — a 25-year veteran sports and entertainment executive — has transformed both franchises key Club business metrics have reached all-time highs Orlando City secured a new stadium naming rights partnership with Inter&Co the first financial institution with Latin-American roots to own the naming rights of a major stadium in the United States both Orlando City and Orlando Pride celebrated their best seasons in Club history Orlando City clinched its fifth consecutive playoff berth — one of only two MLS franchises to achieve this — and hosted a Club-record four home playoff matches advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time ever the Orlando Pride shattered multiple records in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) to win both the 2024 NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship marking the first major league championship for a sports team in the City Beautiful Dillon has played an instrumental role in attracting premier global events to downtown Orlando contributing to Orlando’s recognition as the best city for sports business by the Sports Business Journal and thank you for your outstanding contributions to Orlando and deep commitment to both sports and community development have made a lasting difference in the heart of our city and we are proud to honor you with this well-deserved recognition,” said Jill Vaughan President and CEO of the Downtown Orlando Partnership Orlando City and Orlando Pride gave back to the local downtown community through charitable investments and volunteer endeavors that included the Club’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution Event with Publix the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance with Heart of Florida United Way the Grow Healthy Kids elementary school initiative in partnership with Orlando Health as well as regular community cleanup events with Keep Orlando Beautiful and the Main Street Districts that cumulated in over 1,000 organizational volunteer hours in 2024 He also dedicates his personal time to serve the broader community lending his expertise as a board member to the Orlando Soccer Foundation Opinion | May 1 And for those who have witnessed the childlike antics of both council members and the public at these meetings including the R-rated language during some of the back-and-forth verbal volleys it was hard to have faith in this version of local government the same seven town council members began a second meeting as the governing board of DURA During this meeting they needed to vote on accepting the parcel of property from the town of Dillon This is the precise parcel that the Dillon town council unanimously voted to give to DURA And DURA said “no,” by a vote of 5-2 I thought about this for a while and couldn’t understand why DURA voted against this kind offer from Dillon how many of us would say “no” to someone offering a free parcel of property unless of course there is something wrong with the property Maybe Dillon is trying to rid itself of a contaminated property and pass off untold liabilities to DURA Perhaps this small parcel is otherwise haunted by something of its past But no such luck exists for some explanation that would explain why DURA said “no.” So I did what any confused lawyer would do in similar circumstances: I sent all seven council members an e-mail via their official Dillon e-mail addresses and simply asked: what am I missing All seven of the council voted to give the parcel to DURA and then five of these same seven council members voted as DURA not to accept the offer While I did not expect a reply from the two members who voted “yes” both times I did expect a reply from all five of the members who voted different ways depending upon which hat they were wearing And you would think that in the first public meeting following the recall election (an election upon which transparency and listening/responding to the public were primary themes) a simple answer to explain their differing votes would be easy to enunciate if I were on the council and I was planning to vote in two different ways on the same issue in a public forum I would be ready with an explanation To date only two of the five council members have acknowledged my obvious question One was a non-recalled member of the council and the other was one of the newly appointed members This new council member indicated to me that voting “yes” as a town council member “preserved options” and was not comfortable with voting “yes” as a DURA member because there was not enough information available to decide what would be in the best interest of the community After listening to portions of the recording a second time I still am confused as to exactly what the town is trying to do Instead of tabling the issue for a few weeks so that this council member (and others) could get the requisite information to make an informed decision the council voted down a resolution to accept the property And back to the chief complaint about the town council members recalled and their alleged lack of transparency and community involvement I’m still waiting for replies from the other three members of both councils who did not vote in a consistent way Changes” publishes biweekly on Thursdays in the Summit Daily News and public speaker who lives in Dillon when not traveling or attending to legal matters in Denver are you considering any property transactions this spring View Results News | May 1 2:30 p.m.: The Summit County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the body found in Dillon Reservoir near the Frisco disc golf course on Wednesday The body was found in the water near the shoreline of the reservoir Coroner Amber Flenniken said no identifying information will be released publicly until the family is properly notified “There’s no obvious signs of foul play,” Schilling said in an interview with Summit Daily News FitzSimons said an on-scene investigation did not reveal any obvious signs of injury to the victim “I’m confident this should be resolved quickly,” FitzSimons said referencing how no foul play was suspected FitzSimons and Flenniken could not say how long the body was suspected of being in the water before it was found noting that an autopsy has yet to be performed Flenniken said the body is currently in Boulder awaiting an autopsy and that it typically takes around six to eight weeks to receive results Cause and manner of death are pending the results of the autopsy 2 p.m.: A man’s body found in the water near Dillon Reservoir’s shoreline at the Frisco disc golf course on the evening of Wednesday is now in the custody of the Summit County Coroner’s Office Mike Schilling said people in the area reported the body to authorities Schilling said he cannot speak to how long the body may have been in the water prior to it being found since the cause and manner of death is still pending awaiting an autopsy by the Summit County Coroner’s Office Dillon Reservoir is currently partially frozen and ice began receding only a few weeks ago in shallow areas 25 and often completely unfreezes in the first few weeks of May according to historic records and Denver Water reports 8:45 p.m.: Summit County Sheriff’s Office Lt Mike Schilling said a man’s body was located in the water when asked if the body was found on the ice of the partially frozen Dillon Reservoir Since the investigation is still in its preliminary stages Schilling said he can’t answer any questions related to how long the body may have been deceased before it was recovered by officials or whether the body had signs of any injuries Schilling said he would follow up with reporters at Summit Daily News in the morning as more information is gathered about the incident 7:30 p.m.: The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the Dillon Reservoir on Wednesday The body was found near the disc golf course on the Frisco Peninsula in unincorporated Summit County according to a Facebook post by the Sheriff’s Office Deputies were actively investigating the incident Wednesday night and the Sheriff’s Office has requested the public steer clear of the area for the remainder of the night The deceased body is unrelated to the incident involving a suspect who fled from police earlier Wednesday near Frisco and officials stated there is no elevated risk to the public No further information is available at the time and the Sheriff’s Office stated the identity of the deceased individual will be released by Summit County Coroner’s Office at a later time The Browns wrapped up a successful draft weekend in which they welcomed seven rookies to the team Cleveland addressed different areas of the roster The next step for the newest members of the Browns will come in rookie minicamp set to take place at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus from May 9-11 As we assess the 2025 draft and prepare for offseason workouts and rookie minicamp we opened the mailbag and answered your questions Why did the Browns draft Dillon Gabriel in the third round and Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round one of the biggest factors to address is that Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry said it wasn't necessarily the plan going into the weekend to select two quarterbacks "You envision how the draft could possibly play out and then you just really adjust to what's on the board," Berry said "We don't really go into the draft saying okay here are our needs and we're just going to pick players at need positions.' If you do there is a little bit of a flow to the weekend because the board does take different twists and turns as you go we try and do everything in our power to maximize the impact of the picks we have in aggregate." Berry said they do believe in best player available And while they didn't originally think that Sanders would be available in the fifth round when the opportunity rose to make the trade and jump from No They had evaluated who else was available from a prospect standpoint considered the potential of taking Sanders solid prospect at the most important position We felt like it got to a point where he was probably mispriced relative to the draft and it's a guy that we think can outproduce his draft slot," Berry said "Our expectation is for him to come in here and work and compete Berry said the Browns saw accuracy and decision making as strengths of their individual games they both will have the chance to compete among the quarterbacks what are the Browns most pressing remaining needs as we approach the coming season It's a position group that could use another depth piece to round out the room heading into the 2025 season What does Kenny Picket bring to the Browns as an experienced quarterback In a quarterback room that now features Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Sanders, Kenny Pickett's experience in the NFL is one that could prove beneficial While they have a veteran in Flacco who has 17 years of experience in the NFL Pickett's three years of experience on two separate teams can help the rookie quarterbacks in their adjustment to the league he also brings more than just the mentorship aspect Pickett is a mobile quarterback who knows how to protect the ball Berry said that during the draft process in 2022 they did their work on him as a prospect and then faced Pickett twice per season during his first two seasons with the Steelers Berry added they see more physical ability in Pickett and believe in this setting with the Browns Staff Writer Kelsey Russo answers your questions Staff Writer Kelsey Russo answers your questions  Staff writer Kelsey Russo answers your questions To begin the offseason, Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot reported the depth chart will be just as the draft was -- Dillon Gabriel in front of Sanders The fact the Browns saw Jalen Milroe as a better prospect than Sanders as well is an indication that there could be a sizable gap between Gabriel and Sanders entering offseason workouts Cleveland also has veteran quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett on its roster Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel © Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Cabot added that Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees stated in January that decision-making was the top trait the organization was looking for in a signal-caller Gabriel spent this past season for the Oregon Ducks, leading them to the No. 1 ranking in the country. Gabriel started the 2022 and 2023 seasons for the Oklahoma Sooners The No. 94 overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Gabriel played the first three seasons of his college career with the UCF Knights. Gabriel's best statistical season with the Knights was 2020 when he threw for 3,570 yards and 32 touchdowns with only four interceptions After drafting Gabriel on Day 2, the Browns added Sanders 50 picks later at No Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel has the best odds of winning an offseason award Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has better odds when it comes to winning Offensive Rookie of the Year than Gabriel despite Sanders being picked two rounds after Gabriel For some context, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is the only Duck to have won AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Herbert broke the record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie (31) and most pass completions by a rookie (396) He threw for 4,336 total passing yards and finished his rookie campaign on a four-game winning streak No one from Oregon has ever been named the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) passes during the second quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesAll of the following opening odds come according to FanDuel Here are Oregon's odds to have the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winner: Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (+8000 "We spent a lot of time with Dillon throughout this process did obviously the private visit and workouts out in Eugene We just thought he had a really well-rounded game." Los Angeles Chargers tight end Terrance Ferguson (+10000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson (+15000 San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James (+15000 Washington Commanders offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr Here are Oregon's odds to have the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year winner: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (+4000 This is a guy that is capable of dominating that space versus the run and the pass Really excited about getting him in here and getting started." USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin visits the field during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images / Vasha Hunt-Imagn ImagesArizona Cardinals defensive end Jordan Burch (+10000 Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell (+20000 It's worth pointing out that Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jeffrey Bassa were not even listed with odds Even further on who from the 2024 Oregon team will be pursuing a professional football career, four players have accepted rookie mini-camp invitations Cornerback Kam Alexander - Seattle Seahawks Linebacker Jestin Jacobs - Miami Dolphins Offensive lineman Marcus Harper II - Indianapolis Colts Offensive lineman Nishad Strother - Baltimore Ravens Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help Whoever wins will advance to the second round In what has been a back-and-forth and highly entertaining series it's only fitting that it comes down to a Game 7 matchup in Houston Having home-court advantage will be helpful for the Rockets Houston will need to match that energy on the court Dillon Brooks spoke out ahead of this evening's game and revealed his mindset for the game He also sent a clear message about the showdown “Everything is going to be ramped up. It’s gonna be electrifying," he said "We’ve been backs-against-the-wall for two games I feel like we’re confident and ready to go.” Everything will start on the defensive end of the floor for the Rockets. They will need to bring toughness and energy against Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) Butler has also spoken out with extreme confidence ahead of Game 7 "Confidence. Keep them confident," Butler said But I know we'll win on Sunday." Game 7 will begin with tip off at 8:30 p.m Both sides are confident about coming out with a win and fans are sure to be given a show News | May 4 The Moorhead Police Department of Moorhead, Minnesota, has confirmed that a missing person’s case is now closed following the identification of the body found in Dillon Reservoir. The Moorhead police department issued a missing persons alert on Jan. 7, 2025, noting he was last seen or heard from on Nov Wednesday and confirmed Schmidt was found fully clothed.  A man is in custody following a multiday manhunt in the area of Bill’s Ranch near Frisco.  Law enforcement officers responded around 3:30 p.m to a report of a masked person acting suspiciously in the Moonstone Road area east of Breckenridge according to a Summit County Sheriff’s Office news release Officials say the suspect was seen diving a car without a plate while leaving a home that was believed to be unoccupied.  A deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Colorado Highway 9 near Coyne Valley Road but the driver refused to stop and continued northbound The vehicle was then reportedly located abandoned and still running in the area of Bill’s Ranch near Frisco Officers say the driver was suspected of fleeing into a nearby neighborhood Officers confirmed the vehicle was stolen from an area on the Front Range Jared Polis on Monday signed into law a $43.9 billion spending plan that caps months of deliberation by lawmakers over how to close a major budget shortfall.  The sprawling package includes $1.2 billion in cuts and shifts in fund accounts in order to balance the state’s 2025-26 budget which lawmakers said had largely been stressed by higher-than-anticipated Medicaid costs.  To stave off deep cuts to health care and public education the state’s Joint Budget Committee — a bipartisan six-member group of lawmakers — opted to significantly reduce transportation funding They also slashed funds for local governments and a slew of social programs Breckenridge Tourism Office president Lucy Kacy’s recent travel outlook presentations have all opened with the same graphic — a cartoon of a little girl dragging a red deflating balloon labeled “confidence,” a reference to consumer confidence.  Amid President Trump’s erratic imposition of tariffs, she said a decline in consumer confidence has been one of the only stable indicators the industry can use to determine what upcoming travel seasons look like.  Data from The Conference Board the organization that determines the Consumer Confidence Index that Kay verified the morning of May 1 demonstrated consumer confidence is down to pandemic-era levels the outlook for the next six months estimates consumer confidence will be down to 2011 levels Around 7.5 acres of land neighboring the Outlets at Silverthorne’s Green Village received initial approval for rezoning as a developer group considers making significant changes to the area years after purchasing the site one vacant and the other housing Chipotle and The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory have been eyed by the town for the last few years because officials felt the area was under utilized.  Not just on the floor—but with words Steph Curry continues to be one of the biggest factors in the series The veteran guard had 36 points in the Warriors’ Game 3 win he’s averaged just 15 points per game Houston knows exactly what Curry is capable of and is preparing to defend him in Friday night’s elimination game Curry has also been dealing with a thumb injury—something the Rockets haven’t ignored in their physical approach to the series Rockets veteran Dillon Brooks spoke before the game and didn’t hold back when asked about the Warriors and Curry’s frustration with the physical play: "If he's concerned about contact The injury to Curry came in Game 5 when Brooks' right arm made contact with Curry's right hand following a shot During the regular season, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 24.5 points per game and played in 70-of-82 games. Curry also shot a blistering 93.3% from the free-throw line. Golden State went 48-34 during the regular season, which earned them a spot in the play-in round against the Memphis Grizzlies The Warriors pulled out a 121-116 win on April 15 Brooks has always been a thorn in the side of opponents and he’s coming off his best game of the series in Game 5 The 29-year-old Oregon product dropped 24 points in just 28 minutes of action The Rockets forward appeared in 75 games this season He’s been with Houston since the start of the 2023–24 campaign after spending six seasons in Memphis It remains to be seen: will Gabriel have a higher ceiling of talent compared to Sanders reports that talent scouts she spoke with favor Sanders for the job MORE: Las Vegas Raiders' Jackson Powers-Johnson Recruiting 5-Star Jackson Cantwell To Oregon MORE: Cleveland Browns' Dillon Gabriel Reveals Message From Marcus Mariota After NFL Draft "Five different talent evaluators across the league agreed: Sanders has exemplified more talent and a higher ceiling than Gabriel," wrote Epstein "Evaluators believed Sanders had the potential to develop into a quality starter while Gabriel’s ceiling was more likely at high-level backup Each can be a system fit with Cleveland’s above-average offensive line." Epstein also spoke with an unnamed NFC executive about the choice between Sanders and Gabriel who argued doubling up on quarterbacks in the 2025 Draft was a smart move for the Browns given the upside of Sanders' talent especially for that value,” the unnamed executive told Yahoo Sports regarding Sanders “This guy has a chance to end up being their starter But it's just a matter of the risk you take." USA; Colorado Buffaloes former player Shedeur Sanders before the spring game at Folsom Field Downing-Imagn ImagesThe Browns will conduct their rookie minicamp May 9-11 at their headquarters in Berea Cleveland's Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Andrew Berry spoke further about drafting Sanders after Gabriel Berry claimed that the Browns' strategy was to go for the best player available at the time of their pick and Sanders was the right athlete at the right time and it's a guy that we think can outproduce his draft slot Our expectation is for him to come in here and work and compete Berry cited both Gabriel and Sanders were selected by the program for their "accuracy" and "decision making" skills before emphasizing that the quarterback competition is an open race for all five quarterback selections USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Rose Bowl Stadium Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn ImagesBetting odds for the Cleveland starting quarterback trends in the direction of Flacco (+116) with the veteran earning NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2023 with the Browns Pickett (+220) follows behind Flacco with Sanders (+370) leading above Gabriel (+830) by a wide margin as he is dealing with a double-ruptured Achilles tendon and will likely not play for the 2025 season with Sanders' late drafting feeling based in factors argued to range outside of his talent will the Browns decide to go with another controversial quarterback choice as Watson continues to be sidelined by injury knowing Gabriel will be able to compete for the starting position can be a reassuring factor as the six year NCAA football veteran has the opportunity to show the talent that earned him so many NCAA records during his Oregon tenure Though concern still circulates about Gabriel's ceiling and his height becoming a more glaring problem in the NFL time will tell if Gabriel can surpass Sanders for the title of "QB1" News | May 3 The Moorhead Police Department of Moorhead, Minnesota, has confirmed that a missing person’s case is now closed following the identification of the body found in Dillon Reservoir. The Moorhead police department issued a missing persons alert on Jan. 7, 2025, noting he was last seen or heard from on Nov This story is from SummitDaily.com Kentucky Derby Parties The 151st Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday at 4:57 p.m and here are a few places you can go for watch parties: Lookout Bar at Westin Riverfront in Avon Celebrate the Kentucky.. Easter events in the Vail Valley Church services An Easter tradition that’s been going on for over 30 years is the Vail Mountain Easter Sunrise Service bright and early on Sunday morning Après Madness Championship Party at Avanti F&B The NCAA College Basketball Tournament may have crowned a champion on Monday but Friday is when you can congratulate this year’s winner of Vail’s own form of competition:.. 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Follow him @chrissolari Written by RotoWire Staff one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs After a strong 24-point performance in Game 5 Brooks couldn't figure out how to get back on track offensively in the final two games of the series 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in the first round shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from deep with Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler being the only ones with Rockets forward Dillon Brooks headlining that department Brooks never backs away from antagonizing his opponents While Brooks' prior comments around attacking Curry's right thumb injury went viral he has continued his pursuit of trying to get into the two-time MVP's head Trying to set the level of physicality before the game Brooks sent a warning to Curry ahead of Game 6 to step aside if he's afraid of contact Dillon Brooks on Steph Curry:“If he doesn’t want contact, he should play tennis.” 💀(via @ESPNNBA) pic.twitter.com/rqzKDo0pki he should play tennis," Brooks said in a message to Curry ahead of the game Brooks has shown in this series that he's not afraid of delivering questionable contact and even dancing on the fine line of a flagrant or technical foul Brooks was already showing this competitive and physical side of himself in his college career with the Oregon Ducks and continued with that when he joined the Memphis Grizzlies to begin his career Brooks' style of play fits exactly what Udoka is looking for in his system Dillon Brooks plottin' before Game 6 😅Rockets-Warriors | 9 PM ET on ESPN 🍿 pic.twitter.com/Pq46DMr3Fz The Rockets led the Warriors heading into halftime of Game 6 and will look to force a Game 7 with a chance to pull off a 3-1 comeback something Golden State fans are hoping to avoid Draymond Green Makes NBA History in Warriors-Rockets Game 6 Warriors Make Major Starting Lineup Change vs Rockets in Game 6 New Report on Steph Curry's Injury Before Warriors-Rockets Game 6 LIAM WILLERUPA 2024 graduate of the University of Miami, Liam spent several years covering the University’s football and basketball teams. An avid basketball fan, you can find Liam on X @theleftyliam where he’s constantly sharing his thoughts. News | May 3 is offering an academic scholarship to a woman who is in her junior or senior year of college pursuing a postgraduate degree or enrolled in her final year of a vocational/technical program Applicants must be a graduate of any Summit County high school and/or a Summit County resident they must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States or Canada Criteria for the scholarship includes a demonstration academic achievement commitment to goals and community involvement Applicants must also be available for an interview Applications are due June 8, and must include current transcripts. For more information, email dilloncopeo@gmail.com one of which many considered to be a reach In a recent article by Ian Valentino of The 33rd Team he ranks who he believes are the nine biggest reaches of the draft he thinks the Browns took too much of a chance on Dillon Gabriel in the third round "If you flip the order of Cleveland's two drafted quarterbacks it was stunning when they selected Dillon Gabriel in the third round," Valentino wrote "While his experience and mobility are great for a backup his weak arm and issues against pressure will pigeonhole his upside and opportunities." The Browns also took Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round after his massive slide but taking Gabriel over him does raise some questions though we are always a bit dubious about pretending that we know more about the ins and outs of the play of prospects like this than the Cleveland coaching staff and scouting department do Gabriel is the all-time record holder for most touchdowns in college football history with 189 so that number is still impressive either way Gabriel might not have much of a role on the Browns if Sanders ends up being the steal that the Browns know he can be He will be looking to prove the doubters wrong and earn snaps in the crowded quarterback room in Cleveland He covers the NFL and NBA for Athlon Sports former Michigan State defensive back Dillon Tatum on Saturday announced he will be transferring to Northwestern Go ‘CatsChicago’s Big Ten Team #BIG pic.twitter.com/QN1dtNl6PL He joined former Miami safety Zaquan Patterson as available defensive backs Florida has hosted in the spring portal The former four star recruit and top 12 composite ranked athlete in the 2022 class played 684 snaps over three seasons with the Spartans eight deflections and a 62.5 PFF grade while notably earning a 76.8 PFF tackle grade and only a 7% miss tackle rate in his career Though having the experience and versatility Florida seemingly needs at the position Tatum’s injury history can be seen as a redflag He endured season ending injuries in back-to-back years With the Gators' target choosing a Northwestern program that finished last year just 4-8 it looks as if Florida’s staff possibly decided not to take a risk on the veteran which does not come as a surprise considering their clear confidence in the current roster we are in a position where we don’t have to worry about the portal,” head coach Billy Napier said this spring keep an eye out for Florida to still make a move for one last addition to a secondary unit that was constantly banged up last year DYLAN OLIVE Gabriel's spot on the depth chart is notable as snaps will come at a premium for the Browns' crowded quarterback position "I learned how to become a winner," Gabriel said after getting drafted to Cleveland. "It's a habit and you've got to do it every single day I'm eager to learn and know that I don't know everything and what I'm walking into I have a great clue and probably have the most experience of anyone that can be walking into what the NFL is." Once a projected first round draft pick, Sanders experienced an unprecedented fall in the draft "We talk oftentimes about quarterback being the most important position in the sport," Browns General Manager Andrew Berry said "We obviously spent a lot of time with Shedeur throughout the process It wasn't necessarily the plan going into the weekend to select two quarterbacks and we didn't necessarily expect him to be available in the fifth round." Cleveland's quarterback room has been one of the worst in the NFL "We love adding competition to every position room and adding him to compete with the guys that are already in there we felt like that was the appropriate thing to do," Berry continued I think decision making and how decisive I've been And the anticipation - all things that translate to the NFL," Gabriel said after being drafted when you get around one another you just appreciate the vibe and understand schematically what they're going to do Just appreciative and excited to be apart of it." 205-pound quarterback Gabriel silenced Oregon to a 13-1 overall record and a Big Ten Conference title in 2024 Berry also recognizes that Gabriel is undersized but feels he can overcome it in the pros Doesn't have ideal height but that's not something we thought showed up in his game." The real competition begins at Cleveland's rookie mini camp This article first appeared on Oregon Ducks on SI and was syndicated with permission customized to your favorite sports and teams Dillon Gabriel speaks to the media shortly after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 3rd Round of the 2025 NFL Draft QB Shedeur Sanders hears from General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski as the Browns select him with the 144th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft The top moments from the Cleveland Browns' NFL Draft Shedeur Sanders speaks to the media shortly after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 5th Round of the 2025 NFL Draft The Cleveland Browns select Colorado Buffaloes quarterback in Round 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No 144 overall pick (via a trade with the Seattle Seahawks) RB Dylan Sampson hears from General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski as the Browns select him with the 126th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft The Cleveland Browns select Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson in Round 4 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No 126 overall pick (via a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars) QB Dillon Gabriel hears from General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski as the Browns select him with the 94th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft The Cleveland Browns select Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No 94 overall pick (via a trade with the Buffalo Bills) hears from General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski as the Browns select him with the 67th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft speaks to the media shortly after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft The Cleveland Browns select tight end Harold Fannin Jr in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No Carson Schwesinger speaks to the media shortly after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft Quinshon Judkins speaks to the media shortly after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns at selection 36 of the 2025 NFL Draft RB Quinshon Judkins hears from General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski as the Browns select him with the 36th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Assistant GM & Vice President of Player Personnel speaks to the media following the second round picks Carson Schwesinger and Quinshon Judkins LB Carson Schwesinger hears from General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski as the Browns select him with the 33rd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas announces the Cleveland Browns' selection of running back Quinshon Judkins in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle Joe Thomas announces the Cleveland Browns' selection of linebacker Carson Schwesinger in Round 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft with the No DT Mason Graham Addresses the Media on his first day in Cleveland Mason Graham speaks to the media shortly after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns at selection 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft General Manager Andrew Berry addresses the media at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus Head Coach Kevin Stefanski addresses the media at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus NFL Network's Lance Zierlein shares how defensive tackle Mason Graham's skillset will help the Browns defense after being selected No DT Mason Graham hears from General Manager Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski as the Browns select him with the 5th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Browns decided upon their young QB  you realize that the only time I talk in the first person is in an occasional column called “Thoughts & Jots,” where I discuss whatever NFL subject is on my mind In this article, I am discussing the Cleveland Browns selection of QB Dillon Gabriel from Oregon while you and I are sitting on the porch drinking a cold one while my famous hamburger recipe is on the grill along with some ears of corn And if you happen to like your cooked beef a certain way that’s just too bad because they all come off at the same time RELATED: GABRIEL BRINGS DUAL-THREAT TO THE QB ROOM I covered my first Senior Bowl in 1994 when Bill Belichick was the head coach of the Cleveland Browns I wrote for a weekly publication called “The Giants Newsweekly” whose publisher was Dave Klein Dave was one of five writers who had been to every Super Bowl until a knee injury sidelined him from going not long ago mainly for being the sarcastic one in the room who always asked the most damaging questions He was also very much to the point and did not care if your feelings got hurt I am not an investigative reporter who is looking to dig up something that will make me well-known or get “clicks.” I don’t feel it is my position to embarrass anyone I look for the good stuff and focus on questions that I If I get a former Browns player from the 1960s-1980s I ask them to tell me a Cleveland Municipal Stadium story since the building was pretty much always in need of repairs The rosters used to be called “North” and “South,” but they dropped that and now they are titled “National” and “American.” Reese’s is the top sponsor which is now owned by Hershey’s and there is candy every friggin’ where This year’s quarterbacks were Will Howard of Ohio State, Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard, Tyler Shough from Louisville, Oregon’s Dillion Gabriel, Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss an international player in Taylor Elgersma of Wilfrid Laurier (Canada) every Ohio State player pulled out of the game Seth Henigan of Memphis became his replacement Which was a bummer because I wanted to see some sort of Howard versus Leonard reprise these guys were ranked to be drafted in the following rounds - Milroe: 2 This was based on the Big Board of Pro Football Focus I know because before I went over to Mobile I did the research on every QB because it was widely known the Browns would be drafting one this year I wanted to be prepared in case it was one of the dudes I was able to interview which were all published on Dawgs By Nature I took notes on all of them and mentioned several in my daily Senior Bowl diary which contained the practice sessions from Tuesday but then lit up the sessions the remainder of the week I liked Leonard a lot and thought he was probably the best overall prospect for the week But I also thought that Gabriel was the only QB that competed that looked like he could start Week 1 of the 2025 season RELATED: THURSDAY SENIOR BOWL DIARY but was able to get my digital recorder in on two interview sessions with other reporters Back in the day, as a media person with credentials, you stood next to any and every NFL head coach or assistant coach. If you wanted to watch practice next to Mike Singletary, you just worked your way in that direction and stood next to him. Jimmy Johnson? Right over there. Mean Joe Greene, the defensive line coach of the Arizona Cardinals you had plenty of time on the field to get “your guy” and corral him if an NFL scout did not beat you to it first it was “hands off” or you got a tongue lashing from the scout I have a list of guys that play certain positions the Browns need and a list of which rounds they are projected to be selected but there is also a “media day” where they bring in all the players and you get to spend some time with your listed guys not be timid (I’m not) or hesitant (please!) and grab your guy and start into your questions without hesitation (I don’t) sometimes your guy is only available in group settings What this does is cut down the number of questions you can ask yourself It also means that other reporters are asking questions to fit their storylines that may or may not fit mine this is how I was able to interview Dillion Gabriel and some of his answers did not come from my questions Others will ask him about the Oregon coaches or his time with the program because they are from that state and their readers are from that state or school in reviewing my digital recorder when I was ready to transcribe interviews from the Senior Bowl I passed over Gabriel’s two interview sessions because I felt some of his answers did not have any significance to Browns fans and our readers I had to find out what he said and transcribe it Here is what Gabriel said at the Senior Bowl Burgers are just about done by the way: Q: What NFL quarterbacks do you enjoy watching or have studied Guys that all are playing really well at the NFL level But I also admire the guys who have a different playing style But I also like Steve Young and Michael Vick I think from everyone you can learn a little bit Q: One of your best games of the season was the win over Ohio State It felt really good about coming in on a Friday in a great atmosphere We had a great game plan and loved how the guys worked leading up to that one We knew we could beat them if we played at our best and were good in situational football Q: We hear the number 8 has some significance Him playing the quarterback position was definitely a connection for me directly Seeing what he did at Oregon is special and I don’t take it lightly Q: How was your Rose Bowl experience I think we should play more football on nice grass instead of on the artificial stuff Do fans want to sit in the snow and the rain Q: What box checking do NFL teams mostly ask of you A: I do ask them if they have a true interest or just a reference it’s crazy what you can learn in just 30 minutes And I appreciate the teams that dive into it you will always be connected at one point or another I just try to make the most of it and be present within that moment I’ve done it and it hasn’t been a limiting factor for me I think if you watch and if there are limitations because of height although I am walking into some unknown where the best football players are gathering to compete I know that there’s going to be a level of me having to improve but that’s for everyone who is walking into the NFL I am eager to learn and staying true to that the knock-on Gabriel is the fact that he is just 5’-11” tall The first interview scrum I was in with him I will say “whatever.” All of the other QBs had good height His 73.2% completion percentage in 2024 ranked second nationally while his 166.57 passer efficiency rating placed him seventh among FBS quarterbacks Perhaps most impressive is his durability and experience – Gabriel started an FBS-record 63 games amassing 18,722 career passing yards and 155 touchdown passes along the way He was the Big-10 Most Valuable Player this past year I was in another reporter gathering with one of the game’s quarterbacks “That short guy acts like he is going to play in this league.” The reporter nodded then beat out the starter in his rookie year You also know that writers like me think they may know a lot most of the time and then get embarrassed by being completely wrong Billy Kilmer – all none-tall guys who made the game work for them Here are some of my notes on Gabriel from the Senior Bowl practices: Now that we both have a new cold one and we figured out who absconded with the Stadium Mustard His wingspan is not comparable to most NFL quarterbacks and his hands are a bit on the smaller side He is a very good runner and an even better scrambler The bottom line is that he needs a system built around quick game concepts where his processing speed and release can shine the Browns wanted a developmental quarterback and got one and they chose him over the others that were available at the time they took Gabriel earlier in the same round The good news is that Gabriel is not expected to play this year