{
  "id": 13196625,
  "title": "Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Addresses Critics’ Misconceptions With ‘Bad Guy’ Response",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-addresses-critics-misconceptions-with-bad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T20:06:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-qb-shedeur-sanders-addresses-200621247.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cleveland Browns currently hold a 3-1 record after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on October 1. Deshaun Watson contributed 268 yards in that victory. While on the field, Shedeur Sanders has been waiting in the wings as his father's former quarterback. However, off the field, Sanders has been addressing misconceptions about his public image. In a Cosmopolitan Centerfold interview, he clarified that many people do not truly know him and that he is working to understand himself better. Sanders noted that while he faced scrutiny, both as a player and in his NFL draft experience, he has been receiving positive reactions in person. He stated, \"You hear a lot of things online, but every encounter I have in person, people end up saying, 'Oh, wow, he's actually a great guy.' Why would you think I'm a bad guy?\" His comments come at a time when his role with the Browns has changed, as Watson is the starter and Sanders remains the backup. Despite limited playing time this season, Sanders sees his interviews as an important platform to clarify his public persona. The Browns, now 3-1, host the New York Jets (1-3) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, with Watson aiming to extend their winning streak.",
  "summary": "The Cleveland Browns sit at 3-1 after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 on October 1. Deshaun Watson threw for 268 yards in that win. Backup Shedeur Sanders has spent the season waiting behind him. Away from the field, though, Sanders has a message for anyone who thinks they already know who he is. His latest interview […] The post Browns QB Shedeur Sanders Addresses Critics’ Misconceptions…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}