NFL team, the Saints, bypass potential first-round pick, Shedeur Sanders, amidst quarterback conundrum
Firing Up the Draft Debates: Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward in the Hot Seat for 2025 NFL Draft
Join us as Chris Broussard gives you the lowdown on the quarterbacks under scrutiny ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. We've got a couple of big names making headlines – Shedeur Sanders and James Harden on the NBA side.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders took everyone by surprise when he slid down the first round in the 2025 NFL Draft, with both the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints opting for different strategies with their top 10 picks.
The Giants, who were rumored to be interested in quarterbacks, took a shocking turn and drafted Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter with the third overall pick instead.
Now, let's talk about the Saints. They chose Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the No. 9 pick, leaving their uncertain QB situation unresolved. With rumors swirling about Derek Carr's potential shoulder issue, things aren't looking so clear for the Saints.
NFL GM Mickey Loomis confirmed the rumors about Carr's shoulder issue, mentioning that a resolution and clarity on the situation would be forthcoming. However, he left fans hanging when he declined to speak about the team's current starter, focusing instead on the future.
When pressed further, Loomis admitted that the uncertainty would inevitably lead to speculation. Alas, the Saints added fuel to the fire by not drafting a quarterback in the first round, despite having gone since 2002 without picking one in that slot.
Shedeur Sanders, still on the board with 14 picks made, is now expected to compete for a starting role with Trevor Penning in New Orleans, where Penning's fifth-year option was not picked up.
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- The 2025 NFL Draft saw Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders being drafted later than expected, bypassing the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints in the first round.
- Curious about the Saints' quarterback situation, NFL GM Mickey Loomis unveiled concerns about Derek Carr's shoulder issue, although he remained tight-lipped about the current starter.
- With no fifth-year option picked up for Trevor Penning, Shedeur Sanders is now anticipated to compete for a starting role along with Penning in New Orleans.
- American football aficionados eagerly look forward to the 2024 season as the contest for San's quarterback position gains traction.
- The draft debates are heating up: Shedeur Sanders keeps the attention as experts ponder his potential impact on the San's NFL football team in the coming seasons.
