SouthernWorldwide.com – The Cleveland Browns faced a crowded quarterback situation entering last season, a scenario that set the stage for Shedeur Sanders’ unexpected rise and subsequent scrutiny.
Sanders took the reins as the starting quarterback in Week 12 of the previous season. After two more starts, he was cemented as the team’s primary signal-caller for the rest of the season. His surprising slide to the fifth round of the 2025 draft meant he entered the league as one of the most watched rookies in recent memory.
Few individuals possess a deeper understanding of Shedeur’s game than his father and former college coach, Deion Sanders. During a recent interview on Wednesday, the two-time Super Bowl champion shared his reflections on his son’s inaugural NFL season.
Following Shedeur’s up-and-down rookie campaign with the 5-12 Browns, the Colorado football coach expressed that he had hoped for a stronger performance from his son. However, he also emphasized the crucial support young quarterbacks require during their developmental stages.
“I would have wanted him to perform a little better, but that’s not just an individual thing, that’s a team thing,” Sanders told Covers, speaking in his capacity as a partner with Depend.
“A quarterback needs help tremendously from the offensive line, from the receivers, from the running game, from the coordinators as well. It’s not just a singular thing, like a defensive back. I don’t care what the pass rush is, (the DB) has got to do his job. It’s a little different with a quarterback. He needs several things to go right for him to be successful.”
Sanders also commented on Cleveland’s significant decision to trade away Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, to the Los Angeles Rams. This move was seen as a clear indication of the Browns’ commitment to a rebuild.
“I’m happy with Mr. Berry, the GM, and what he’s doing, I’m not going to question his direction of what he’s bringing to the table,” Sanders stated regarding Browns general manager Andrew Berry.
“I’m not there, so I don’t know all the intangibles that provoked that trade. I’m happy with what they got, and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.”
Sanders concluded his rookie season with a 3-4 record as a starter, throwing for seven touchdowns and accumulating 10 interceptions.
