The Cleveland Browns are set to take the field Friday night for their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers—and all eyes are on one player. With Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel all sitting out,

Veteran Joe Flacco shared his thoughts on rookie Shedeur Sanders receiving the starting quarterback nod in the Cleveland Browns' preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Flacco is entering his 18th NFL season while Sanders was drafted in April.

“Most of us have dreamt of this moment since we were 5 years old. For him to get out there and play, even though it is preseason, we will all be on the sidelines and at home enjoying it,” said Flacco.