Cleveland radio host desperately pleads for Browns to start Shedeur Sanders: 'Just put him out there'

Gabriel's most recent outing came in a 32-13 loss to the New England Patriots over the weekend, and he now has the same number of starts Flacco had when Flacco was removed from the starting lineup.

"You got four blowouts in an NFL season. It's not even Halloween, we have four blowouts in an NFL season. … That's insanity," Carman said on his show on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland.

"I can't believe I'm saying that. I think there is some guys that definitely care inside the locker room. It's just, it can't happen. Either the offense is inept, or you've put yourself in a bad situation. Either way, you gotta be just moving on from all of it. There ain't nothing I'm gonna be able to do this season. I don't know what's gonna happen this offseason. 

"You know what? Just, I might as well have a chance to have a little bit of fun. If [Sanders'] back isn't locked up, and he doesn't need a backiotomy, just put him out there for the love of Christ. Just put him out there, and let's see. Give me a good effort for a week and let's see what he can do."

After Gabriel was named the starter, it took a few more days for head coach Kevin Stefanski to commit to Sanders as the backup, but he got the job.

The Browns have a bye this week before returning to action against the Baltimore Ravens.