Former ESPN presenter under fire for promoting Shedeur Sanders conspiracy theories following impressive NFL debut by Cleveland Browns rookie
Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, made a strong impression in his preseason debut for the Cleveland Browns, despite initially facing criticism from former ESPN host Robert Griffin III.
Sanders started the Browns' first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, despite having limited reps with the first teamers. In the game, he tossed two touchdowns and threw for 138 yards, earning praise from coach Kevin Stefanski, LeBron James, Richard Sherman, and his father Deion Sanders.
Initially, Griffin had expressed concern that the Browns were setting Sanders up for failure by not prioritizing him and limiting his opportunities. However, after Sanders' impressive performance, Griffin shifted his tone and praised Sanders' success.
Fans have been critical of Griffin's initial comments, with one fan writing, "You said he was being set up to fail... so you were wrong." Another fan commented, "You're a more embarrassing analyst than you were NFL QB and that's says a lot." Despite the criticism, Griffin has not addressed the comments directly.
Sanders' strong performance drew attention not only from fans but also from media pundits. Trey Wingo, a former ESPN star, commented on the situation, saying "No Olympic swimmer has back stroked faster."
The next opportunity for fans to see Sanders play will be on August 16 against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. As Sanders continues to impress, it remains to be seen how his role on the Browns will develop in the coming weeks.
In the sport of American football, Shedeur Sanders demonstrated his skills in the NFL, throwing two touchdowns and amassing 138 yards during his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns. Following his impressive performance, Trey Wingo, a former ESPN analyst, compared Sanders' speed to that of an Olympic swimmer. In contrast, Robert Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback and ESPN host, faced criticism for initially doubting Sanders' chances of success in the league.
