Deion Sanders Defends Son Shedeur's Pro Bowl Selection: "I'm Proud of Him"
In a recent interview on his talk show "We Got Time Today," Deion Sanders, the head coach of Colorado college football, opened up about his feelings when he first heard that his son, Shedeur, had been named to the AFC Pro Bowl team. Initially, he was torn between being happy for his son and preparing himself for potential online criticism.
A week later, however, Sanders' emotions have shifted as he expressed pride in his son's achievement. "My son did something I didn't do," he said to co-host Rocsi Diaz. "He made the Pro Bowl in his first year. I made it in my third year." This statement is significant, as Shedeur is just a rookie quarterback and has already surpassed his father's career milestone.
The news of Shedeur's selection has also sparked criticism from some football fans who claim that the event can no longer be considered part of someone's legacy. Detractors point to Sanders' son's relatively low stats compared to other quarterbacks tapped for the Pro Bowl, with only seven touchdowns in his rookie campaign to 10 interceptions.
However, Deion Sanders quickly fired back against this notion, stating that the selection process is not just a fan thing but also involves coaches and players. "Most people don't know the major percentage is from the coaches and the players," he explained. "It's not just a fan thing." This statement highlights the importance of the coaches' and players' opinions in determining who makes the Pro Bowl team.
Despite this, Sanders acknowledged that the selection process may have been influenced by fans, who can make up to 40% of the votes. Nevertheless, his son will still be representing the AFC on Tuesday at the now-titled "Pro Bowl Games," alongside teammates Joe Flacco and Joe Burrow.
In a recent interview on his talk show "We Got Time Today," Deion Sanders, the head coach of Colorado college football, opened up about his feelings when he first heard that his son, Shedeur, had been named to the AFC Pro Bowl team. Initially, he was torn between being happy for his son and preparing himself for potential online criticism.
A week later, however, Sanders' emotions have shifted as he expressed pride in his son's achievement. "My son did something I didn't do," he said to co-host Rocsi Diaz. "He made the Pro Bowl in his first year. I made it in my third year." This statement is significant, as Shedeur is just a rookie quarterback and has already surpassed his father's career milestone.
The news of Shedeur's selection has also sparked criticism from some football fans who claim that the event can no longer be considered part of someone's legacy. Detractors point to Sanders' son's relatively low stats compared to other quarterbacks tapped for the Pro Bowl, with only seven touchdowns in his rookie campaign to 10 interceptions.
However, Deion Sanders quickly fired back against this notion, stating that the selection process is not just a fan thing but also involves coaches and players. "Most people don't know the major percentage is from the coaches and the players," he explained. "It's not just a fan thing." This statement highlights the importance of the coaches' and players' opinions in determining who makes the Pro Bowl team.
Despite this, Sanders acknowledged that the selection process may have been influenced by fans, who can make up to 40% of the votes. Nevertheless, his son will still be representing the AFC on Tuesday at the now-titled "Pro Bowl Games," alongside teammates Joe Flacco and Joe Burrow.
, Deion's right about the Pro Bowl selection process. People always forget that it's a team effort & coaches, players, and fans all have a say in it 
. I mean, I was at a game once where my kid scored like 5 goals in one match (not football, lol!) 
and everyone was going wild! But then you hear about the stats & it's not always pretty 
. Still, proud of Shedeur for making it to the Pro Bowl in his first year - that's no small feat! 
Coach Sanders is right, it's not just about fan opinions, but also about what happens on the field. And hey, being a rookie QB with only 7 TDs & 10 INTs doesn't sound like a bad start to me 
, even when people are saying Shadeur didn't deserve it. Like, yeah his stats might not be that impressive but the fact is he was picked by the coaches and players too 
. And honestly, I think it's kinda cool that he made the Pro Bowl in just one year - it shows how hard he's been working for his craft 
. The thing is, pro football isn't just about individual stats anymore; it's about the team and how they work together. So even if Shedeur might not be the most prolific passer right now, he's still doing something that requires a lot of skill and dedication - and that's worth recognizing 
. And Deion Sanders is so proud of him - no wonder, he should be 
. The coaches and players have a say too, ya know? It's all part of the process 
!
as a dad he's got every right to be proud of his son, and let's be real, making pro bowl in yr 1 is no joke 
. people say he doesn't have the stats, but what they're not seeing is that it's not just about the numbers - it's about heart, determination, and work ethic 
!
️. It's not just about what the fans think, there's so much more that goes into it. And honestly, Shedeur still deserves all the love he can get for making his dad proud