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Let’s begin with the undeniable truth that not every NFL draft provides a generational quarterback.
Generationally speaking, of course.
Joe Burrow isn’t generational. Nor is Trevor Lawrence or Caleb Williams or any other quarterback not named Patrick Mahomes.
Now that we’ve cleared that up, we can stop the generational hype of Shedeur Sanders.
He’s an uber-talented thrower, a player who – despite the challenges of playing for two college teams in transition – put up ridiculous numbers and consistently showed an ability to carry a team.
He’s worthy of the first overall pick in April’s NFL draft, and the Tennessee Titans would be foolish to not select him.
But he’s not generational, not a can’t-miss, plug-and-play, stand back and watch him cook player. And here’s a dirty draft secret: no one is.
Mahomes wasn’t, and Tom Brady sure as heck wasn’t, either. Josh Allen was a project, and so was Lamar Jackson — who’s closing in on his third MVP award in six seasons.
But for the next three months, you’ll hear draft analysts and former coaches and general mangers on television all proclaim Sanders is that generational player. Sanders and his dad, Colorado coach Deion Sanders, will say it, too.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) looks to pass against Arizona during the first half at Arizona Stadium.
Shedeur threw for more than 14,000 yards at Jackson State and Colorado, and had a sparkling TD/INT ratio of 134/27. His resume is nearly flawless.
So if/when the Titans select Sanders No.1 overall, you better believe they’ll say generational, too. And here’s dirty secret No. 2 of the NFL draft: a generational tag provides an easy out for NFL personnel — just in case you blow the pick.
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Publish date : 2025-01-29 11:09:00
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