All The Smoke Shedeur Sanders EXPOSES Why Pre-Draft Disrespect Was ALWAYS About Deion
Dec 10, 2025
Vernon 'Mad Max' Maxwell, a retired NBA player known for his fiery personality, joins to discuss Shedeur Sanders' impressive NFL start and the unfair pre-draft criticism he faced. They delve into how the backlash is less about Shedeur's talent and more about his father, Deion Sanders. Max critiques the systemic issues affecting Shedeur's growth and shares insights on media treatment. The conversation also touches on Patrick Mahomes' evolving dominance, LeBron's Lakers, and the need for respect towards NBA legends like Chris Paul.
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Pre-Draft Bias Over Performance
- Matt Barnes argues pre-draft narratives around Shedeur Sanders were rooted more in bias than performance.
- He links the disrespect to Deion Sanders' reputation rather than Shedeur's on-field results.
Press Confrontation With Tony Grossi
- Shedeur confronted reporter Tony Grossi during preseason interviews and pushed back on negative coverage.
- Barnes and Maxwell describe those exchanges as confident but framed by critics as arrogance.
Professionalism Triggers Backlash
- Vernon Maxwell and Matt Barnes say Shedeur's professionalism and gratitude irritate critics.
- They suggest critics mislabel confidence from a young Black QB as arrogance.