The Press Box A Deluge of Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft Takes. Plus: Kara Voght on the Embattled White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Apr 28, 2025
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Shedeur Sanders Draft Drama Insight
- Shedeur Sanders falling to day three of the NFL draft surprised many because he was widely expected as a higher pick.
- The media frenzy showed how everyone now feels like an expert on the draft, regardless of real knowledge.
Draft TV vs. Podcast Coverage
- TV draft coverage is pressured to compete with podcasts and social media's instant debates and opinions.
- This shifts the draft broadcast from celebration to debate, sometimes overshadowing new players' moments.
Mel Kiper Breaks Kayfabe
- Mel Kiper openly criticized NFL scouting failures during the draft, revealing a candid view rarely aired publicly.
- This admission highlights the ongoing difficulty of accurately evaluating quarterbacks in the draft.