It looks like the Eli Manning situation could happen again in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Before the 2004 draft, Manning infamously told the San Diego Chargers that he would not play due to concerns about the direction of the organization.
Manning's father, Archie, had a say in the dilemma for the Chargers, who agreed to trade the Ole Miss product to the New York Giants.
It worked out well for Manning, who won two Super Bowls with the Giants before retiring.
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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and his son, quarterback Shedur Sanders (2 years old), during a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. (Mark J. Revillas/USA Today Sports)
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders told Fox Sports' Speak that if he doesn't feel his son, quarterback Shedur Sanders, is a good fit, he will talk to the organization that wants to select him.
“Yeah, but we're not going to do it publicly. We're going to do it privately,” Sanders told a panel that included Joy Taylor, Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin and Paul Pierce.
“Coach Prime” added that he's “going to be a father until the cows come home,” and that includes taking care of Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter.
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Shedeur and Hunter are projected to be first-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
So what exactly does Dion want from an NFL organization for his son and Hunter?
“I'm not going to give you territory. I'm going to make you understand,” he said. “Someone who can handle the quarterback that he is. Someone who can handle his ability. Someone who has had success with quarterbacks in the past or is part of an organization that understands what they're doing. It just brings you into the fold.” Don't just throw your team to the wolves if you don't have the infrastructure support.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedule Sanders (2) and head coach Deion Sanders after a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter against the Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field. (Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports)
“forget it [offensive] line. He played on a line that wasn't great, but he was able to do his job. But it's just the infrastructure of the team and the direction we're going. He can handle anything. ”
Dion also spoke about his son's love of soccer.
“One of the things that sets Schedul apart from a lot of other quarterbacks is that Schedul started every game in high school and all but one game in college, and that's the type of guy he is,” he said. . “He has a real talent and it comes from God. And he loves this game of football. Sometimes you see him doing stunts like his father, but that's just who he is. is.”
“This kid loves the game and has an insatiable desire to win. I'm hoping someone can push him to the next level.”
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and his son, quarterback Shedur Sanders (2 years old), during a game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. (Mark J. Revillas/USA Today Sports)
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Schedeur is one of the top quarterback prospects in the Class of 2025. He has 24 passing touchdowns and six interceptions in nine games, an NCAA-best 72.9 percent completion rate.
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