Deion Sanders asking Antonio Pierce to draft his sons was offensive to NY Giants fans. So much so that GMENHQ's Matt Sidney took it as a sign that Coach Prime doesn't approve Big Blue for his son, Shedeur Sanders, and thinks the franchise's current dysfunction could keep them from landing exactly what they need.
"If New York doesn’t fix its dysfunction, Deion might ensure Shedeur ends up somewhere else. For the Giants, the clock is ticking to show they’re capable of giving Shedeur the support he needs to succeed. Without immediate changes, they risk losing out on the kind of franchise quarterback they’ve been chasing for years," Sidney wrote in a piece titled "Deion Sanders makes it clear Giants are not good enough for Shedeur ."
The Giants' QB1 at the start of the season was bought out with time left on his contract. New York's Eli Manning successor led the team to one postseason victory in one playoff appearance. Not only that, but the franchise priced itself out of a legitimate building block, Saquon Barkley, and watched him thrive on a divisional rival.
Some of these poorly run pro teams have the ability to destroy QBs. Coach Prime is wary of that; as he should be. Shedeur is a potentially generational talent and the right fit can make him a highly-compensated superstar for over a decade at the next level.
Trusting Tom Brady over the revolving door brain trust in East Rutherford is smart for a father to do when his sons are about to be drafted into the league. It's hard to see a fault in Coach Prime's argument with how the 2024 season has played out for the Giants.
It must be nice to get what you want for your sons' NFL careers after they helped you become a Division I college football superstar coach. That's what you call a "Prime Time" quid pro quo.