Trump-Backed Quarterback Prodigy, Shedeur Sanders, Expresses Gratitude for Presidential Endorsement
Trump and Sanders: An Unlikely Duo on the Field
In a world where politics and sports often collide, President Donald Trump might just be on the brink of making a remarkable play, and it's none other than rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders of the Cleveland Browns who's got the ball running.
Ohio's Cleveland, a city where NFL quarterbacks and, quite frankly, many other positions meet their unfortunate demise in the glare of overindulged spectators for eight or nine excruciating weeks a year, might well have been given a much-needed facelift.
Courtesy of Trump, that is. With a single Truth Social post, the former POTUS might've turned Cleveland's fortunes around — if only Sanders delivers on his promise by performing better than the likes of Jake Delhomme, Brandon Weeden, Austin Davis, P.J. Walker, DeShone Kizer, Cody Kessler, and the rest of the Browns' dismal quarterback gallery.
Let's be honest, the bar ain't exactly sky-high.
Following Sanders' rather precipitous slide in the NFL Draft last month, Trump took to social media toroot for the polarizing quarterback. His call-to-action read: "He should be 'picked' IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN."
In due time, the Browns succumbed, sort of.
As the story has unfolded, Cleveland swooped in and snatched Sanders in round five after picking the shortest quarterback in NFL history (only a slight exaggeration) in the third round. One would wager Trump didn't hesitate to order a personalized Shedeur Browns jersey, the only question being: home whites or road brown threads?
Regardless, the man's got an eye for raw talent. Ever seen The Apprentice?
If Trump vouches for Sanders' top-notch genetics and claims he's destined for greatness, I'm inclined to believe him, even if the media's driven Cleveland football enthusiasts like Zach Dean up the wall on a Saturday.
*READ: The Excessive Media Coverage of Shedeur Sanders at Browns Camp Was Among the Most Pitiful Things I've Ever Seen*
Ahead of Sanders' second rookie practice on Saturday afternoon, the QB was grilled about having Trump's backing during the Draft.
"I'm genuinely grateful for it," Sanders confessed to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot. "Apart from Trump, there were fans everywhere—in barbershops, salons, and on social media—supporting me and my craft. So I was just eternally grateful to have that foundation, in general, to unite people."
Will Trump and Sanders make a dream ticket in '28?
Not on your life, Bernie.
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- Fans might have been thankful for Trump's endorsement of Shedeur Sanders, as it potentially catapulted Sanders to the Cleveland Browns, a team notorious for its struggles at the quarterback position.
- With Trump cheering for Sanders, the Browns' rookie quarterback may face heavy pressure to outperform past disappointing quarterbacks such as Jake Delhomme or DeShone Kizer.
- As the media's coverage of Sanders intensified, some Cleveland football enthusiasts found it excessive, with some even comparing it to an exaggeration.
- Kamala, a fan presumably from Ohio, might be keeping a keen eye on the Sanders-Browns duo, as she confessed feeling grateful for Trump's support and the uniting influence it had on fans.
- While some speculate that Trump and Sanders could make a strong political team in the distant future, it seems unlikely for the time being, considering Trump's current status as a former president and Sanders' focus on American football.
