
The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - Shedeur Sanders Finally Drafted By Browns In 5th Round, Deion’s Hubris Hurt Shedeur, Teams Don’t Want A “Celebrity Backup QB”
Apr 26, 2025
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Deion's Hubris Limits Opportunities
- Deion Sanders' public demands on teams limited Shedeur Sanders' draft opportunities.
- Teams were wary of a "celebrity quarterback" ethos affecting team dynamics.
Maturity Crucial for QBs
- Quarterback evaluation heavily weighs maturity, focus, and leadership over just skill.
- Poor interview and lack of engagement further decreased Shedeur Sanders' draft stock.
NFL Guards Its Culture Strictly
- NFL does not engage in collusion but is protective of its culture and rejects perceived entitlement.
- Draft evaluations punish prospects whose entourages set restrictive demands or appear overconfident.
