Ashley Bastock: Writing was on the wall for Joe Flacco; the quickest way to manufacture a spark was to start Dillon Gabriel

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Photo credit Aug 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Ashley Bastock of Cleveland.com joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about Shedeur Sanders acting like a mime, Kevin Stefanski's decision to start Dillon Gabriel, the team's options if Gabriel doesn't work out, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Aug 16, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images