The 2025 NL draft is just a month away, and teams are eager to secure players who they believe can rejuvenate their franchises or serve as key foundational pieces for the future. One player who has notably generated mixed reactions is Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders. He’s faced criticism not only for his on-field performance but also for his outspoken nature. According to Pro Football Talk, he recently made a statement that is as controversial as some of his previous remarks.
“It always worked in the league. Look at the history of the league; not everybody was a big-time runner back then,” Sanders remarked. “The greatest quarterback ever, Tom Brady, didn’t run too much. I feel like the best thing for me is to play from the pocket. That’s where I’m most comfortable. The difference is, I’m able to adjust for my team, so if I need to take different types of drops or get more active, I can do that and adjust my game. That’s a lot of what we did the first year at Colorado; I had to adapt my game to achieve greater success based on the roster we had.”
It’s quite surprising to see Sanders downplay his running prowess, especially since many of the most successful quarterbacks in the modern era effectively utilize both their legs and arms. Fans took to social media to react to his comments, with one Twitter user sarcastically writing, “Smart to say before the draft,” while another quipped, “Yeah, that ought to help his draft stock.” It will be intriguing to see where Sanders ultimately gets selected.
