Stats from OTAs are about as meaningful as a touchdown in your backyard. Sure, they’re fun to watch, but they’re not moving anyone up a depth chart. So when you see a graphic showing Shedeur Sanders tossing three touchdowns at Browns practice, take a breath. He wasn’t facing a pass rush, he wasn’t throwing against starters, and he wasn’t running the actual offense. OTAs have value — just not the kind that shows up in a box score.

Joe Flacco shut down a loaded question about being a mentor with a blunt response: “I’m not a mentor; I play football.” The 40-year-old Super Bowl champ isn’t here for media games — and his former teammate Chris Canty isn’t happy about it. But maybe the real question isn’t about Flacco mentoring the next generation. It’s whether the next generation is wise enough to learn from him.

Joe Flacco shut down a reporter’s trap question about being a mentor with a simple answer: “I’m not a mentor; I play football.” At 40, with a Super Bowl ring and nearly two decades in the league, Flacco isn’t here to play media games—he’s here to compete. The real question isn’t about Flacco mentoring anyone. It’s whether the younger QBs are smart enough to learn from him while they can.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was stopped for a traffic violation just before Sunday's game at Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium....