Deion Sanders may keep Shedeur Sanders out of the NFL's biggest media market
FanSided's Lior Lampert listed the NY Giants and Jets as two of the three NFL franchises Deion Sanders would prevent Shedeur Sanders being drafted by at the 2025 draft; shutting down the chances of the "Grown QB" ending up in New York's tri-state area.
Lampert believes the Jets squander talent, making Gang Green a nightmare scenario for Sanders.
"Deion can look no further than the current, constant chaos surrounding the New York Jets to know Gang Green isn't an option for his son," Lampert wrote. "Deion can look no further than the current, constant chaos surrounding the New York Jets to know Gang Green isn't an option for his son.
"In a year where the Jets had legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, they're 3-7 and one game back of the 2025 No. 1 overall pick. If that isn't Exhibit A of why Deion can't let Shedeur play for them, what is? New York's organizational dysfunction is from the top down, starting with ownership."
As for the Giants, a perennial lack of pass-protection makes Big Blue a dangerous option.
"The G-Men have been a dumpster fire since Manning retired (and frankly, it began a couple of seasons before then). Surely, Coach Prime has noticed, especially as a former NFL analyst. Moreover, the Pro Football Hall of Famer has a checkered past with New York dating back to his pre-draft evaluation process, further fueling the narrative," Lampert wrote.
"Last but surely not least, the Giants have one of the more bleak offensive line outlooks in football. Beyond incredibly talented albeit oft-injured stalwart left tackle Andrew Thomas, they don't have much up front. While 2023 second-round center John Michael Schmitz has shown improvement, he's yet to live up to expectations. All-time draft bust Evan Neal is a liability with little hope for a resurgence. The lack of pass protection will have Shedeur running for his life, which Deion understandably won't jive with."
Shedeur Sanders likely going to the Raiders, Deion Sanders headed back to Colorado or into the sunset
The Giants and Jets haven't been linked to Shedeur at all throughout the 2024 pro and college football seasons. Only two franchises have been actively rumored for the "Grown QB": the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders.
The Cowboys rumor comes from the misguided notion Coach Prime wants to return to the team he won a Super Bowl with to continue coaching his son. It also comes from internet hype. It's unlikely in every way imaginable.
Shedeur's likely destiny is the Raiders with Tom Brady in charge. Shedeur has not been subtle about his desire to end up in Las Vegas either.
More than likely, Shedeur is in black and silver and Coach Prime is in Colorado this time next year. It's unclear if Deion will be coaching a Julian Lewis-led Buffs team from Folsom Field's sidelines or resting in his foothills mansion in the shadow of the Rockies, though.