Browns legend Joe Thomas has excessive hopes for Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland … telling TMZ Sports activities if the rookie places collectively three good performances to finish the season, the Orange and Brown simply might need their subsequent franchise quarterback on their arms.

We caught up with the Corridor of Famer this week … and with Cleveland presently sitting at 3-11, there weren’t too many positives to debate about his former workforce’s 2025 marketing campaign.

After all, the Browns’ crowded QB room has been a scorching subject all through the season … and with Joe Flacco out of the image, Thomas stated Dillon Gabriel proved he isn’t franchise QB materials in his six video games as a starter.

41-year-old Thomas stated Shedeur must hold enhancing every sport … however applauded the highs he is displayed over the previous few weeks — whereas additionally acknowledging the lows.

So, if it had been as much as Joe … he says the Browns ought to use their two first-round picks on an offensive deal with and a large receiver … and see what Shedeur can do whereas he is on an affordable contract.

Thomas additionally weighed in on Myles Garrett‘s historic season … one of many few highlights of an in any other case disappointing run for his squad by way of 14 video games.

There’s extra — Thomas just lately linked up with Mattel for the UNO Elite Championship match. For individuals who do not know, UNO Elite is just like the basic sport … however with NFL participant playing cards and soccer components added in.