The Ringer NFL Show NFL Draft Winners and Losers
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Apr 27, 2025 The hosts dive into the surprising selection of Shadour Sanders by the Cleveland Browns, speculating on the implications for his career. They evaluate draft strategies, highlighting teams like the Bears and critiquing others, including the Chargers. Discussions cover the ethical dilemmas faced by teams when picking problematic players and the future of franchises based on their draft choices. Underrated talents like Cam Ward also get attention, alongside a critical look at the Bengals' picks and the controversial S2 testing method.
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Reasons Behind Sanders' Draft Slide
- Shadour Sanders' draft slide stemmed from mis-evaluation and reported interview issues.
- Teams saw him more as a backup not worth high investment despite media hype.
Sanders' Slide Explained by Prep and Eval
- Sanders' slide out of the first round was due to a disconnect between his and NFL's evaluation.
- His draft prep approach, skipping key events, contributed to his slide to the fifth round.
Ownership Influence on Browns QB Picks
- Browns drafting two quarterbacks close in the draft suggests a split opinion or multiple influencers.
- Ownership influence likely played a role in the late pick of Sanders despite earlier pick of Dylan Gabriel.