The Cleveland Browns could see a significant shift in leadership if former player Leigh Bodden has his way. Bodden, who played eight seasons in the NFL, believes it is time to part ways with head coach Kevin Stefanski and envisions Deion Sanders stepping in as his successor. This proposition comes ahead of Shedeur Sanders‘ first start for the Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bodden expressed his enthusiasm about the potential of a father-son coaching duo in Cleveland. He praised what Coach Prime has achieved at the college level, noting that his star power could attract top talent to the franchise. “The combination of Deion and Shedeur could rival the greatness of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick,” Bodden stated, highlighting the untapped potential of this pairing in the professional arena.
In his critique of Stefanski, Bodden questioned the decision not to give Shedeur any first-team practice reps until just before his debut. He also pointed to other questionable choices during Deshaun Watson‘s time as the starting quarterback. Bodden believes that Deion, as a Hall of Famer, would naturally command respect and effectively lead a locker room filled with professionals.
Despite Colorado struggling in the current season with a record of 3-7 and facing challenges since the departures of Shedeur and Travis Hunter, Bodden remains optimistic about the Sanders’ potential success in the NFL. “I’m going to help turn this program around,” he said. “We want to have a Lombardi trophy celebration by Lake Erie. They did it in college; let’s see it in the pros.”
Shedeur, stepping into the spotlight for his first career start due to an injury to Dillon Gabriel, represents a new chapter for the Browns. Bodden’s vision of a reenergized organization under the guidance of the Sanders duo could mark the beginning of a transformative era in Cleveland football. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as this narrative unfolds.
