Cleveland's quarterback dilemma sparked reaction from across the NFL, including opinions from Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson, ex-coach Eric Mangini and former players T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Johnny Manziel.

The Cleveland Browns' fifth-round rookie quarterback was polarizing even before he fell to pick No. 144 of the NFL Draft. After that, the Colorado great became even more intriguing, even for his haters. He's in a fascinating QB competition, too. The Browns also have Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, and it feels wide open.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Shedeur Sanders spins the spirals of a starting quarterback. He throws receivers open with anticipation, then dots their chest plates with accuracy. Through the lens of an offseason iPhone, Browns fans can already see the star they want Sanders to become.