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NFL Great Takes Shot at Teams While Defending Shedeur Sanders
NFL Great Takes Shot at Teams While Defending Shedeur Sanders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shedeur Sanders has made the most of his opportunity in Cleveland. The Browns fifth-round pick has looked impressive during OTAs and is making a run at moving up the depth chart. Advertisement But we all knew Deion Sanders wouldn't stay silent about his son's draft slide forever. The Colorado Buffaloes coach made his first public comments about Shedeur going as a Day 3 pick on Asante Samuel's 'Say What Needs to Be Said' podcast. Sanders even touched on some of the pre-draft process with teams saying 'Grown' was "unprepared" for meetings. "You have no idea and stop lying. My kids are built for everything, Sanders said. 'We had two TV shows, so they've always been in front of the camera. So, I know they know how to handle themselves. And you're not going to catch them in no foolery or no mess. So, when you sit up there and say something like he went in a meeting unprepared? "Dude? Like who? Shedeur Sanders? Who had six different coordinators. Who has still functioned and leveled up every time we brought someone new in and you're gonna tell me he was unprepared? You're gonna tell me he had on headphones? Anyone who knows my son understands he's a professional. He's gonna go to a meeting with headphones on? Y'all, come on man.' Sanders followed up his comments with a video of his son throwing a touchdown pass in Wednesday's practice. This forced Terrell Owens to throw a subtle shot at NFL teams. 'Well, if he wasn't prepared, it looks like he's prepared now!!!," Owens wrote on Instagram. Advertisement Related: Deion Sanders Reveals He's Been Battling Health Issues During Offseason Shedeur Sanders finished his second three-touchdown practice on Wednesday. This came after limited reps in the 'pod system' the Browns are working with. He'll compete with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel for reps. Sanders' strong work ethic and professional demeanor have been evident since landing in Cleveland. The former All-American has embraced the challenge, but he's low on the depth chart and remains an unknown commodity. Related: Famed Lawyer Offers Shedeur Sanders and Others One Deal Travis Hunter Refused Browns mandatory minicamp starts on June 10th. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Deion Sanders Ends Beef With Former NFL Player
Deion Sanders Ends Beef With Former NFL Player originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel is no stranger to stirring up controversy. The outspoken veteran recently took to social media to argue that his career achievements are among all-time greats like Deion Sanders. It was a claim that quickly ignited a debate about stats. Advertisement However, Samuel's challenge was not solely about raw statistics. It sparked an entirely new discussion on defensive techniques, notably the 'T-step' maneuver Sanders once dismissed as unnecessary. The ensuing conversation left many wondering if personal tensions had long simmered between Samuel and Sanders. The debate took center stage on Friday with Sanders making an appearance on Samuel's podcast, 'Say What Needs to Be Said,' where they expanded on the conversation. From the very start, the discussion was charged. Coach Prime recounted an incident on the NFL Network when he was asked to rank current NFL cornerbacks. He had famously described Samuel as 'the best off corner in the league.' Samuel, however, did not take kindly to the compliment, marking the moment as the start of the rift. Advertisement In the early portion of the podcast, Sanders and Samuel traded views on the evolution of the cornerback position. Samuel argued that modern defensive backs are unfairly judged by statistics such as interceptions, defensive touchdowns, and pass breakups. 'Today's players are more than just numbers on a stat sheet,' he said. It suggests that the focus on measurable production comes at the expense of evaluating overall impact. Sanders countered that his own primary goal was always to see Samuel 'travel' to cover the opposing team's best receiver regardless of alignment. A mindset he described as foundational to defensive strategy. The conversation then turned to film study and technique. Samuel revealed that his approach involved narrowing the quarterback's options by taking away his favorite side of the field, typically the left side favored by right-handed passers. Advertisement In contrast, Sanders recalled his own emphasis on physicality and the art of covering the best receiver available. The differing philosophies, though nuanced, underscored a long-standing divide in how the game should be played. It's a divide that neither man was willing to compromise on. Related: Deion Sanders found out the NFL kept receipts on Shedeur as a first-rounder As the discussion progressed, Coach Prime told stories with memories of past locker-room dynamics, including a moment when he intervened to smooth over tensions between Travis Hunter and Richard Sherman. Prime recounted how Sherman's 'bland' comment had visibly upset Hunter. 'I would never rank players anymore because they look up to me,' Prime said. His intervention was instrumental in defusing conflict, which is a duty he takes as seriously as coaching on the field. Advertisement Related: Deion Sanders Reveals He's Been Battling Health Issues During Offseason The episode also revisited the old benchmark for Hall of Fame induction among defensive backs, which is 50 career interceptions. Samuel pointed out that this marker was no longer the gold standard and noted that only seven Hall of Famers at the position ended their careers with fewer than 50 interceptions. Both Sanders and Samuel expressed concern that an overreliance on traditional stat lines has become outdated. Related: Travis Hunter Catching Attention Over Future Implications With Contract Sanders and Samuel made clear that any perceived rift between them was in the past. Coach Prime extended an invitation for Samuel to experience live gameday action in Boulder. Though Samuel hesitated to bestow a formal title on Prime, he noted that he was working toward earning 'Step Pops.' Despite differing techniques and disagreements, the old Florida boys remain united. 'We're both good,' Prime concluded. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Deion Sanders Talks How Travis Hunter is Irreplaceable After Leaving for NFL
Deion Sanders Talks How Travis Hunter is Irreplaceable After Leaving for NFL originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Asante Samuel welcomed Deion Sanders on his 'Say What Needs to Be Said' Podcast Friday night. The two former NFL cornerbacks cleared the air over a recent online disagreement before diving into a discussion about all things NFL related. Advertisement Sanders also opened up about the upcoming 2025 season and being without his kids for the first time. He acknowledged losing Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders to the NFL but remains optimistic, saying the new team may function better and rely less on individual stars. 'The absence of Travis Hunter cannot be replaced, Sanders said. "What Shedeur did for the program, only those inside understand who he was. And as long as he had the ball in his hands, everybody in the country thought we had a chance.' Hunter was selected No. 2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL Draft. He became the highest drafted cornerback and second-highest drafted wide receiver in NFL history. Advertisement As for Sanders, the projected top ten pick took a tumble down the board and eventually went No. 144 overall to the Cleveland Browns. Both Colorado playmakers had their respective jersey numbers retired during CU's spring game in April. Related: Deion Sanders Breaks Silence About Shedeur's NFL Draft Slide: 'Stop Lying' As the episode wrapped up, Sanders invited Samuel to visit Boulder for a game this fall. Samuel accepted and joked about using the 'Step Pops' title with Sanders. He'll be the latest former NFL player to roam the sidelines as a guest of Coach Prime. Sanders got the last laugh and teased the perks that come with the role like sneaker and sunglasses drops. Related: Deion Sanders Reveals He's Been Battling Health Issues During Offseason Colorado opens the 2025 schedule against Georgia Tech on August 29 at Folsom Field (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
