Godwin Obaje- Shedeur Sanders Sends Bold Warning After Steelers Visit
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has sent a bold warning to NFL teams after his visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The talented quarterback prospect was impressed with the Steelers’ organization and coaching staff, but he also made it clear that he is confident in his abilities and believes he can change the culture of any team that drafts him.
“I’ve seen what you can do with a 1-11 team,” NFL host and reporter Kay Adams said to Sanders during an interview at the Pittsburgh airport. “Is it even fair? Should you be allowed to go to a 10-win team like the Steelers?”
“That’s on the people,” Sanders responded with a smirk. “That’s on the other franchises that make that mistake and let me go there.”
Sanders’ confidence is not new, as he has previously warned teams about passing on him. “All I need is an opportunity,” he told ex-NFL DB Louis Riddick after his pro day. “Simple. Whatever franchise wants to change their franchise, then it’s no doubt who to go with. I’ve done it, over and over and over. So, you’d be a fool not to pick me.”
*A Culture-Changer*
Sanders’ confidence may come off as arrogant, but it is one of his superpowers as a player. For an athlete like Sanders, no mountain seems too steep, and no goal is too unrealistic. That likely stems from growing up in the shadow of his father, Pro Football Hall of Famer and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.
“I’m not just a quarterback, I’m a leader,” Sanders said. “I’m a winner. And I know how to bring a team together and make them winners.”
Sanders’ background includes shades of Jalen Hurts, who has talked about growing up as the son of a high school football coach and how it has prepared him for the NFL. But Sanders’ experience is unique, as he has been taught by one of the greatest players to ever play the sport.
*A Connection with the Steelers*
Despite his confidence, Sanders was impressed with the Steelers’ organization and coaching staff. “I enjoyed my time in Pittsburgh,” he said. “I think I connected well with all the coaches, and it was real fun.”
Sanders also voiced his understanding of head coach Mike Tomlin’s mindset and why the Steelers win a lot. “Just how [Tomlin] is as a person [and] the value that the team has in what he preaches from his staff down is similar to like my dad,” Sanders said.
*A Bold Warning*
Sanders’ visit with the Steelers may have been a success, but it also sent a bold warning to other teams. “If you ain’t trying to change the franchise or the culture, don’t [pick] me,” Sanders said at the NFL Combine. “You should know history repeats itself over and over and over, and I’ve done it over and over and over, so [there] should be no question why NFL franchises should pick me.”
Sanders’ confidence is not just about his abilities on the field, but also about his ability to lead and change the culture of a team. And with his visit with the Steelers, he has made it clear that he is ready to take on the challenge.
Conclusion
Shedeur Sanders’ visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers may have been a success, but it also sent a bold warning to other teams. With his confidence and ability to lead and change the culture of a team, Sanders is a player that NFL teams should take seriously. As the NFL draft approaches, teams will be watching Sanders closely, and it will be interesting to see which team will ultimately select him.
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