Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders once again got blasted by analyst and critic Jason Whitlock, alleging racial bias compared to college football star Arch Manning.
In one of the recent episodes of his program “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock got honest about his take on the issue of alleged racial bias against college athlete Arch Manning in favor of NFL rookie Shedeur Sanders.
Aug 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) listens to the national anthem before the game between the Browns and the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) listens to the national anthem before the game between the Browns and the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
“We gave Shedeur plenty of time,” Whitlock said. “When Shedeur was at Jackson State, we celebrated him. When Shedeur showed up at Colorado, he was handed the starting job without competing. Every broadcaster, every broadcaster lived in fear of criticizing Shedeur Sanders. Every broadcaster lived in fear of crossing Deion Sanders.”
“We keep feminizing and homosexualizing the black players and their father while the white guy gets treated like a man,” he added.
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Shedeur Sanders entered the 2025 NFL Draft widely projected as a first- or second-round talent after a prolific career at Colorado and pedigree as the son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, but his name surprisingly went uncalled until the fifth round.
Browns Legends Shares Honest Opinion on Shedeur Sanders
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has generated unprecedented buzz since arriving in the NFL, drawing legions of fans who followed his college career at Colorado and even sporting his No. 12 jersey in the stands across the country.
Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
During early preseason appearances, Sanders exhibited a “roller coaster” performance, demonstrating exceptional skill against second-team defenses with precise throws and agile rushes, yet encountering difficulties against less formidable opponents in subsequent practice games. Nevertheless, the Browns maintained his position on the 53-man roster, signaling their belief in his long-term potential, despite ranking him behind Dillon Gabriel and the seasoned veteran Joe Flacco.
Even Browns legend and Hall of Famer Joe Thomas weighed in, dubbing Sanders a “high-ceiling playmaker” whose accuracy and poise hint at star potential, but who must master pro-style schemes before he can truly shine.
“There are a lot of nuances that the Shedeur Sanders cult doesn’t have,” Thomassaid. “They believe we’re morons for not being able to see that this guy is the greatest quarterback since Tom Brady. And he’s ready right now to be able to elevate the franchise to their first Super Bowl of all time.”
Aug 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) listens to the national anthem before the game between the Browns and the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) listens to the national anthem before the game between the Browns and the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Thomas noted that Sanders’s fall to the fifth round, despite whispers of first-round talent, reflects a consensus that he needs seasoning under center.
So far in roster updates, Shedeur Sanders has been named the third-string quarterback for the Browns.
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