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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders — the son of coach Deion Sanders — is facing backlash for his response to a former teammate calling out his father.
In a recent story from The Athletic, defensive back Xavier Smith detailed his experience at Colorado in the program’s first year under Deion. Smith claimed that despite Deion advising him to enter the transfer portal, he stayed at Colorado with the intent to prove himself. During the season, however, Smith “felt more like an extra in the background” and “struggled” to get Deion’s attention.
Smith eventually transferred to Austin Peay.
After seeing the quotes himself, Shedeur took it upon himself to dismiss Smith’s ability on the field in defense of his father.
“[I don’t] even remember him [to be honest],” Shedeur tweeted. “Bro had to be very mid at best.”
Ion even remember him tbh. Bro had to be very mid at best. https://t.co/qwK48Ys0Et
— Shedeur Sanders (@ShedeurSanders) April 30, 2024
Shedeur will likely declare for the 2025 NFL Draft with the hopes of being a top pick. With this in mind, many were wondering why someone with aspirations to be a franchise QB in the NFL would openly trash a former teammate.
I know that NFL Executives are just drooling over this amazing leadership. #colorado https://t.co/tQkPHLvW6j pic.twitter.com/QkyhAkDrRc
— MandoDuck (@DuckOnQuack2023) May 1, 2024
I would rather go 1-11 then have this guy as the leader of my team, but unfortunately for Colorado fans they’re about to get both https://t.co/YYJM2mGWfy
— H𝐎mer (@OregonHomer) April 30, 2024
This is Exhibit A1 on why Colorado has soured on people very quickly. https://t.co/9IOl9XwgKp
— Parker Thune (@ParkerThune) April 30, 2024
To me, @TheAthletic article is a nothing burger. Just shows the harsh reality of the business, that’s been happening for years. It’s just news because it’s Deion.
This Shedeur tweet tho, what’re you doing? Publicly acting like you didn’t know a teammate? Just saw Spencer Rattler… https://t.co/hYrBB3SxwB
— Jack Webb (@Jackiemoon_25) May 1, 2024
It’s not even the fact that Shedeur responded and said something. It is 100% what he responded with. Not a good look at all, my goodness. https://t.co/YYVlddVP7Q
— emilyetaylor (@emilyetaylor23) April 30, 2024
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