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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders Reveals How He Resolved Travis Hunter, Richard Sherman Feud
Deion Sanders Reveals How He Resolved Travis Hunter, Richard Sherman Feud originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When Travis Hunter found himself blindsided by criticism from one of his idols, the reaction was immediate—and emotional. Richard Sherman had made comments about Hunter that the young former Colorado star didn't take lightly, sparking tension between the two. But before it could escalate further, Deion Sanders stepped in. Advertisement Sanders, who has guided Hunter's development both on and off the field, revealed the story during a conversation with Asante Samuel on the podcast 'Say What Needs To Be Said.' And according to Coach Prime, it was his own past mistakes that led him to act quickly this time. 'Richard said something about Travis,' Sanders explained. 'Travis got bent out of shape… He was mad. Then Travis went back at it.' Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) during rookie minicamp at Miller Electric Register-Imagn Images But instead of letting things boil over, Sanders took a different route—one rooted in growth. 'I called Sherman. I said, 'Sherman, get on the phone.' He goes, 'Right, we was on the practice field.' I said, 'Get on the phone right now, Travis. Y'all get this right. Because I love both of y'all.'' Advertisement What pushed him to act so decisively? Sanders recalled his own strained relationship with Samuel. 'That wouldn't have been in my spirit if that hadn't happened with you,' he told Samuel. 'We never fixed it.' Rather than let history repeat itself, Sanders used his influence to help the two men talk it out—emphasizing how damaging it can be for young players to feel targeted by their heroes. 'These are youngsters looking up to the OGs,' Sanders said. 'And then when the OGs say something about them, they think it's derogatory. That hurts, man.' He reminded Sherman of Hunter's admiration. 'You said you was one of his best, that he looked up to. You know how that broke that man?' Advertisement The resolution, Sanders said, wasn't just about Hunter and Sherman. It was about setting an example for the next generation—and showing that even in conflict, there's room for respect, accountability, and healing. Related: Deion Sanders Jr. One-Word Reaction To Brothers' Dazzling OTA Performances Related: Deion Sanders Jr. Makes Eye-Catching Personal Announcement Featuring Deion Sanders This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
While Shedeur battles for Browns' starting job, Deion remains 'hurt' about NFL Draft
Deion Sanders doesn't believe the rumors of the reasoning behind his son's unexpected fall down the NFL Draft boards in April. Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, many reports surfaced that Shedeur Sanders – who was projected to be a first-round pick - came 'unprepared' to one-on-one meetings and interviews with teams. Even with those reports, though, nobody thought he'd end up being selected where he ultimately was. The Cleveland Browns took Sanders in the fifth round, as their second quarterback in the draft. With all 32 NFL teams passing on him at some point, the validity of the theory that he was unimpressive in those interviews grew. His father, though, still sees those claims simply, as rumors, words that stung him. "It did hurt," Deion Sanders said on the most recent episode of former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel's podcast, "Say What Needs To Be Said". "But the Bible says God uses the foolish things to confound the wise. There was some foolish stuff that went on, but that gave them something that they needed." "When you sit up there and say something like he went into a meeting unprepared, like, dude," the Colorado coach added, "Shedeur Sanders? Who has had six different [offensive] coordinators, who has still functioned and leveled up every time we brought somebody new in, and you're going to tell me he was unprepared? You're going to tell me he had on headphones? Anybody who knows my son understands he's a professional. He's going to go into a meeting with headphones on? Y'all, come on now." While Deion is refusing to accept the rumors regarding his son's level of preparation are entirely true. He believes they can be used as a source of motivation, comparing it to the edge that seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady built by facing criticism head on. Shedeur is, seemingly, looking at the criticism in that way, too, opting to wear No. 12, the number Brady sported throughout his career. Deion, though, may have made a good point — that Shedeur's draft-day plummet didn't occur solely because of the impression he left on teams. The other potential reason for his son's fall, however, may not be one Deion wants to hear. "It's the beginning of June, and Deion is already complaining about his son, and what went down at the draft," Jason McIntyre said Monday on Fox Sports' "The Herd." "This, my friends, is why Shedeur Sanders fell in the draft. Front offices were just like, 'No, thank you on Shedeur Sanders,' precisely because of this." Essentially, McIntyre's saying that NFL teams didn't want to deal with Deion's constant media presence and that's why they were dissuaded from drafting his son. His external criticism of the NFL and its teams, which is constant and recently happened on Samuel's podcast, justifies McIntyre's take further. Instead of reflecting internally about how he and his son could have changed their approach, or things they did in the lead up to Shedeur's draft-day fall, he blamed everyone else. No matter the heavy amount of post-analysis, that part of Shedeur's journey is done. He's been drafted, and signed a rookie contract with the Browns. Instead of living in and critiquing the past, he and his father can look to the future as he competes to become the Browns' starting quarterback. "Hey Deion, Shedeur's now 23 years old," McIntyre added, "I'm not telling a grown man what to do, but it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, Deion, if next time you're asked about it, you say, 'I wish my son the best. I will be rooting for him hard. I'm a Cleveland Browns fan. Go Browns!' Just stop. All you're doing is hurting Shedeur." The Browns' quarterback battle is wide open and there's a real chance for Shedeur to get the starting job. Whether he earns it or not is, though, is completely dependent on his performance in training camp, no matter how much Deion wants to impact the outcomes of his son's future or opine about the past. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Deion Sanders disputes report about New York Giants' pre-draft meeting with Shedeur
Deion Sanders disputes report about New York Giants' pre-draft meeting with Shedeur NFL Hall of Famer and current University of Colorado head coach, Deion Sanders, is speaking out about the reports that his son, Shedeur, was unprepared for several pre-draft meetings with NFL teams. The younger Sanders was said to have had several meetings that did not go well, particularly with the New York Giants and head coach Brian Daboll. One rumor had Sanders wearing headphones during a meeting and appearing to be disinterested. As a result, Sanders, who was projected to be a top-10 pick, fell all the way down to the fifth round where he was finally taken by the Cleveland Browns. "They want to create these narratives and create these stories and then attach them to a kid that ain't never done nothing wrong," Deion said during an appearance on Say What Needs To Be Said. "You gonna tell me he had on headphones, Shedeur? Anybody know my son understand he's a professional. Like he's gonna go into a meeting with headphones on? "They're lying," continued Deion. Either way, Shedeur is now vying to be the Browns' starter as early as this season. His father believes the draft ordeal will serve as extra motivation for him. That still doesn't help with the sting left behind by the bad experience. The younger Sanders went from prized prospect to afterthought in the blink of an eye. And with it went millions of dollars.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders Goes Off on Giants' Brian Daboll Over Shedeur Sanders Rumor
Deion Sanders Goes Off on Giants' Brian Daboll Over Shedeur Sanders Rumor originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Leading up to the 2025 NFL draft, multiple reports emerged about former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and his attitude toward certain NFL teams. Advertisement After the draft, several more concerning reports came to light about Sanders during the pre-draft process, but one stood out above all the others. On Day 2 of the draft before the Cleveland Browns picked Sanders with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round The Ringer's Todd McShay revealed the 23-year-old signal-caller had a troubling run-in with New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll that presumably led to the team turning its attention toward Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, who they drafted 25th overall. 'Shedeur didn't have a great interview with Brian Daboll in a private visit,' McShay stated. 'An install package came in, preparation wasn't there for it, he got called out on it, he didn't like that. Brian didn't appreciate him not liking it.' FS1's Colin Cowherd provided a little more context on the incident the day after the draft wrapped up. Advertisement 'Another moment — teams will install mistakes intentionally planted in the install, and they want you to catch it,' Cowherd said. 'Shedeur didn't, and [the Giants] called him out, and once again, it didn't sit well. It's like bro, there's not that many teams needing quarterbacks.' Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders with son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America J. Rebilas-Imagn Images For the first time since the reports emerged, Sanders' father and former head coach at Jackson State and Colorado, Deion Sanders, addressed the rumors on Asante Samuel's 'Say What Needs To Be Said' podcast, putting Giants head coach Brian Daboll on blast. 'My kids…you aren't going to catch them in no foolery,' Deion said. 'So when you sit up there and say something like he went in a meeting unprepared, like dude, Shedeur Sanders, who's had six different coordinators, who has still functioned and leveled up every time we brought somebody new in, and you're going to tell me he had on headphones? Advertisement 'Anybody who knows my son understands he's a professional. Like he's going to go into a meeting with headphones on? Come on, man.' While many analysts have confirmed what both McShay and Cowherd reported—four-time Pro Bowl QB Boomer Esiason reported a few weeks ago that multiple teams didn't even have Sanders on their draft board because of incidents like what reportedly happened with the Giants—other have questioned if the validity of them. Related: Shedeur Sanders' Browns Roster Spot in Jeopardy, Says ESPN Analyst Related: Shedeur Sanders Sounds Off on Browns QB Competition Amid Rumors He Could be Cut This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
NBC Sports
4 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Deion Sanders: Pre-draft attacks on Shedeur and Shilo "hurt"
Colorado coach Deion Sanders witnessed both of his sons plummet through the draft order. Shedeur lasted until found five. Shilo wasn't drafted at all. Appearing recently on Asante Samuel's Say What Needs To Be Said podcast, Deion explained the impact of witnessing what his sons endured. 'It hurt,' Deion said, via Jack Carlough of 'But the bible says God uses the foolish things to confound the wise. There was some foolish stuff that went on, but that gave them something that they needed. . . . That edge that Tom (Brady) had, it gave them the edge that you had, it gave them the edge that I have. Folks said we weren't gonna be nothing. But we had to prove that. It gave them the edge that they needed. Both of them.' Deion took issue with reports that Shedeur was not properly prepared for pre-draft meetings, with teams like the Giants. 'When you sit up there and say something like he went into a meeting unprepared, like, dude,' Deion said. 'Shedeur Sanders? Who has had six different [offensive] coordinators, who has still functioned and leveled-up every time we brought somebody new in, and you're gonna tell me he was unprepared? You're gonna tell me he had on headphones? Anybody who knows my son understands he's a professional. He's gonna go into a meeting with headphones on? Y'all, come on now.' Still, credible sources have explained the perception that Shedeur was behaving as if he was being recruited, not interviewed. With other quarterbacks creating a much different impression, Shedeur's draft stock suffered relative to his competition. Deion nevertheless regards the incessant chatter about Shedeur to be 'lying.' And he believes both Shedeur and Shilo (who wasn't invited to the Combine and wasn't expected to be drafted) will be better for the experience. 'You got to understand my kids are built for everything,' Deion said. 'We had two TV shows, we had shows in high school with playing football junior and senior years. We've always been in front of the camera, so they know how to navigate, they know how to handle themselves. You're not going to catch them in no foolery or no mess. You're not going to do that whatsoever.' Both Shedeur and Shilo are getting an opportunity. Both will have a fair chance to earn a Week 1 roster spot. And if they can turn draft-day disappointment into motivation, they'll be better for it in the long run.
