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At the heart of the discussion is why Shador Sanders, a talented rookie and member of the active roster, hasn't been elevated to the backup role over Bailey Zappy, who has minimal NFL experience and was originally on the practice squad. The current roster only lists two active quarterbacks: Dylan Gabriel and, potentially, Sanders or Zappy, depending on the coaching staff’s decision.
If Gabriel struggles or if Sanders is deemed ready, why isn't he getting the second-string opportunity? The prevailing suspicion is that there may be an agenda beyond simple meritocracy. If Sanders is proficient enough to execute the similar game plan displayed by Gabriel in their recent game against the Minnesota Vikings—where the offense appeared quite basic—then why isn’t he being rewarded with a higher role?