{"id":13534,"date":"2025-04-30T21:48:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T21:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/13534\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T21:48:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T21:48:12","slug":"panthers-legend-cam-newton-offers-honest-take-on-shedeur-sanders-following-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/13534\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers legend Cam Newton offers honest take on Shedeur Sanders following NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cam Newton<\/a> is widely regarded as one of the most iconic players in Carolina Panthers history. While he never managed to capture a Super Bowl title, he led the franchise to four straight playoff appearances and helped elevate its national profile. Now working in a media role, Newton remains an influential voice in the NFL conversation. Following the 2025 NFL Draft, he weighed in on one of the most talked-about prospects: Shedeur Sanders.<\/p>\n

Despite considerable hype surrounding the former Colorado quarterback, Sanders<\/a> slid in the draft and wasn\u2019t selected until the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. According to multiple reports, some team owners expressed concerns about Sanders\u2019 behavior during his college career, which may have influenced his fall on draft boards.<\/p>\n

Still, the Browns saw significant potential in Sanders and decided to give him a shot. The rookie has already embraced the opportunity, saying he\u2019s focused on earning his place in Cleveland and preparing for the challenges of his first NFL season.<\/p>\n

Given that context, the Panthers<\/a> legend shared comments about Sanders\u2019 personality drew attention. On his show 4th & 1, the former MVP said he wants to hold the young quarterback accountable: \u201cShedeur\u2014I\u2019ve got to hold him accountable. He\u2019s always got this mean look on his face, like he\u2019s always snobbish, you know what I\u2019m saying?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Shedeur Sanders, new Browns quarterback.<\/p>\n

Tom Brady reacts to Shedeur Sanders\u2019 fifth-round selection<\/p>\n

During an appearance on Good Morning America, former New York Giants standout Michael Strahan shared Tom Brady<\/a>\u2019s thoughts on Shedeur Sanders being selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Strahan said he watched the draft alongside the seven-time Super Bowl champion and described Brady\u2019s live reaction to the moment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI spent time with Tom Brady this past weekend and we watched the draft. As Tom said, \u2018He\u2019s an example that it doesn\u2019t matter when you\u2019re picked,\u2019\u201d Strahan recalled, underscoring Brady\u2019s belief in Sanders\u2019 potential following his selection by the Cleveland Browns.<\/p>\n

Ward welcomed Sanders to Cleveland<\/p>\n

Sanders finally secured a destination, and it\u2019s Cleveland. The former Colorado quarterback is set to join the Browns, where he\u2019ll share the locker room with star cornerback Denzel Ward. Shortly after the NFL Draft<\/a>, Ward took to social media to welcome Sanders to the Dawg Pound.<\/p>\n

\u201cShedeur Sanders is time to be legendary! Let\u2019s do it!,\u201d Ward posted on social media, adding a fire emoji. Without question, Sanders\u2019 arrival has quickly become one of the most talked-about storylines of this year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n

SurveyWill Sanders emerge as the top standout among next season\u2019s NFL Draft picks?<\/p>\n

Will Sanders emerge as the top standout among next season\u2019s NFL Draft picks?<\/p>\n

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