NFL teams surprisingly passed on Shedeur Sanders during the recent draft, sparking questions across the football world, and now, Deion Sanders is finally speaking up.
Appearing on Asante Samuel’s podcast, Coach Prime addressed his son’s draft slip with a calm but pointed tone that made it clear that he needed to get things off his chest. While Deion didn’t throw blame around, his remarks highlighted the unusual nature of Shedeur’s fall, considering his talent and leadership.
Meanwhile, sports analyst Jason McIntyre took the conversation a step further, suggesting Shedeur’s slide wasn’t just a one-off moment. It could trigger a larger shift across the league.
According to McIntyre, NFL teams may have been wary of setting a precedent they couldn’t control, and passing on Shedeur might have been a strategic move to avoid a chain reaction that would reshape how young stars approach the draft.
Deion Said About Shedeur’s Draft-Day Slip
Deion Sanders didn’t hold back when addressing the chatter around Shedeur’s draft slide. On the Say What Needs To Be Said podcast with Asante Samuel, Coach Prime called out what he described as “foolish stuff” that may have played a role.
But instead of dwelling on it negatively, he framed it as fuel. “That gave them something that they needed… that edge that Tom (Brady) had, that you have, it gave them that edge that I have,” Deion said, referring to both Shedeur and Travis Hunter.
He then fired back at rumors suggesting Shedeur showed up to meetings unprepared or wearing headphones, calling it nonsense. “You’re not going to catch (Shedeur) in no foolery, no mess,” Deion said.
He defended his son’s professionalism and adaptability, especially considering he’s worked with six different offensive coordinators. “Anybody who knows my son understands he’s a professional,” he added.
Why Jason McIntyre Thinks NFL Teams Passed on Shedeur Sanders
McIntyre believes Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide was less about talent and more about the baggage that comes with being Deion Sanders’ son. “This, my friends, is why Shedeur fell in the draft,” McIntyre said, suggesting that NFL front offices were hesitant to deal with the media spotlight and controversy that follow Coach Prime.
McIntyre highlighted how Deion’s recent comments on Asante Samuel’s podcast have already shifted attention in Cleveland, where Shedeur now plays from team development to family drama.
He also hinted that Deion’s habit of speaking out could keep making headlines, causing unnecessary pressure on coaching staff and executives.
In McIntyre’s view, NFL teams didn’t want to inherit that “circus,” and the current media storm is exactly the kind of scenario they were trying to avoid.
How It Could Start a Chain Reaction
McIntyre emphasized how Deion’s presence could overshadow a franchise’s internal focus. “This is gonna continue, any time Deion steps in front of a microphone,” he said, adding that coaches like Kevin Stefanski might soon face media questions about Deion’s opinions rather than their own roster development.
The concern isn’t limited to Shedeur. It’s about the precedent being set, where the story becomes less about football and more about family drama played out in the media.
In a league where culture, control, and focus are prized, McIntyre believes that Deion’s habit of speaking his mind, especially when things don’t go his way, could influence how front offices approach not only players, but the potential media spotlight attached to their inner circle. It’s less about a single draft and more about what it signals for the future.
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