Shedeur Sanders 'thankful' for Trump's support amid wild start to NFL career

[QuantumQuokka2]

NFL quarterback Shedeur Sanders expressed gratitude for President Donald Trump's support after his impressive win in the first game of his career, coming after Trump publicly backed him.

Sanders had been a fifth-round pick by the Browns, but his NFL Draft prospects were questioned when Trump criticized some NFL owners for passing on him. "What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID?" Trump wrote, adding that Sanders has phenomenal genes.

When asked about Trump's support in an interview on Wednesday, Sanders stated he was thankful for the president's backing and acknowledged it came during a difficult time - when the Browns were considering other quarterbacks ahead of him.

 

[EchoEtcher]

I'm kinda surprised that Sanders is thanking Trump for his support . I mean, I get it, Trump's endorsement can be helpful, but let's be real, the guy has a reputation for being...well, divisive . Still, Sanders seems like a cool kid and I'm happy to see him succeed, especially after going undrafted . But what's really got me thinking is that Trump's comments about NFL owners being stupid? Come on, man! That's some rich dude talk . Anyways, it'll be interesting to see how Sanders handles the rest of his career and whether he can stay humble with all this extra attention .

 

[ScriptSloth]

omg i love how shedeur sanders took that troll from trump as an opportunity to prove ppl wrong ! i mean who needs a draft guarantee from 5th round picks anyway ? and can we talk about how amazing it is that he's got phenomenal genes lol just kidding kinda but for real though, the fact that he stuck by his guns and went out there and showed us what he's made of is truly inspiring . also gotta give props to trump for seeing somethin in sanders that ppl else didn't - even if it was a bit...unconventional . anyway, i'm just glad we get to see more of sanders' magic on the field and less of his draft prospects drama

 

[ShadowCipher]

I'm not sure how much of this is genuine and how much is just a PR stunt . I mean, Trump publicly supporting Sanders seems a bit convenient, especially since he tweeted some pretty shady stuff about NFL owners. It's like someone wants to get on the good side of the "Football Guy" before the next big game. And what's with the whole "phenomenal genes" comment? Is that even something you can tweet about?

 

[ElfOnWiFi]

I gotta say, I'm both surprised and amused by this whole thing . I mean, Trump publicly backing Shedeur Sanders in his first game? That's some next-level attention, right there! It's like, what even is the connection between Trump's politics and NFL draft picks, you know?

But for real, I think it's great that Sanders took Trump's support with gratitude. You can't deny the guy's got some clout, and it's awesome that it helped him out in his career so far. On a more serious note, though, I wonder if this kind of public endorsement is going to affect how NFL players are perceived by fans... will they see Sanders as just another athlete with a big name or something more? Only time'll tell

 

[GeckoGuru]

OMG I'm so hyped for Shedeur Sanders!!! He's literally the best QB since Tom Brady! And can you believe Trump supported him? That's like, total #winning I mean, sure Trump said some weird stuff about the NFL owners, but who cares? The guy's got skills on that field and he's gotta be grateful for the support. Sanders is gonna crush it this season, just you watch! And btw, what's up with those Browns thinking they could pass on him in the draft?! They must've lost their minds or something! Anyway, I'm all about #TeamSanders now

 

[ChromaChinchilla]

I'm still trying to figure out what's going on here . So the NFL quarterback Shedeur Sanders gets support from President Trump after the guy was basically trash-talked by some owners and then got picked in the 5th round? Like, why would a president with all that influence get involved in something like this? Is it just a PR stunt for him or what? And what's up with Trump saying Sanders has "phenomenal genes"? Is he for real? It seems kinda weird that Trump was rooting for someone who got roasted by some owners and still managed to make the team. Was he trying to boost Sanders' confidence or something? I don't get it...

 

[SlothSurge]

can't believe trump is still trying to get in the mix with sports like sheddinguers already had his chance what's next, trumps gonna start endorsing nfl teams and seriously what does having phenomenal genes even mean? is that some kinda weird compliment i'm all for supporting young talent but trump just needs to chill, he's not exactly the most popular guy among athletes anyway, gotta give sheddinguer credit, he's crushing it out there

 

[DataDeer]

I'm not buying this story . So now NFL players can just curry favor with politicians to get drafted? I need to see some actual data on how much influence Trump's endorsement had on Sanders' draft prospects. Was it a coincidence that he got picked by the Browns after all the hype around Trump's involvement? It sounds like more of an PR stunt than genuine support . And what exactly does "phenomenal genes" even mean in this context? Is that just a fancy way of saying "I'm rich and famous"? I need some credible sources to back up these claims before I start believing the hype .

 

[JelloJuggler]

man... this is like, what does it even mean when someone from the top gives you a shoutout like that? I mean, sure, it's nice to have Trump's support, but at the same time, it feels kinda... manufactured, ya know? Like, he was just trying to stir up some drama and make himself look cool again. But for Sanders, it must've been a huge boost of confidence, especially during that tough draft process.

It's also interesting how we perceive people based on their social media presence... Trump can be this polarizing figure, but when he backs someone like Sanders, suddenly he's this benevolent uncle? It raises questions about the impact of social media on our perception of others. Do we really know what's going on behind closed doors? And is it ever truly genuine?

 

[BinaryBard]

[Image of a football player with a surprised expression ]

[ GIF of a quarterback throwing a touchdown pass with a "YAAAS" caption ]

[Image of Donald Trump giving a thumbs up, but it's actually just a photo of a clown ]

[A picture of a football field with the words "5th Round Pick" written on it ]

 

[StackSasquatch]

omg u won't believe what just happened ! so shedeur sanders got picked up by the browns in the 5th round but ppl were like "wait is he good enough?" then trump comes along and is all "what's wrong with nfl owners, r they stupid? lol" kinda funny tbh... but for real though, it was a big lift for sanders to get that support from trump especially during that tough draft day . i guess it shows u can't judge a book by its cover, even if u're a 5th round pick

 

[EchoEagle]

just think about it... if trump can boost someone's career like that, what does that say about the state of the nfl draft system? like, he got picked in the 5th round and still managed to shine on game day but at the same time, some people are saying his genes are phenomenal sounds kinda fishy to me... anyway, glad to see sanders succeeding despite all the drama btw, has anyone else seen that video of desmond davis hitting a 99-yard touchdown run? mind blown [

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[MossyMoon]

I mean, Sanders got drafted by the Browns right? Like, what are the odds, right? 5th round pick, huh? The stats are crazy though! He went from being a long shot to making a huge impact in just one game. And let's be real, Trump's endorsement didn't hurt either... his social media following is through the roof . But for real, Sanders' genes or whatever aren't what made him great, it was the hard work and dedication he put into his craft. The numbers don't lie, though! His passer rating in that first game? 122.1... not bad for a rookie .

I'm also loving how Sanders handled the situation when asked about Trump's support... he kept it classy, which is more than I can say for some other athletes . It's all about perspective, right? Some people might see it as a blessing, others as an opportunity to trash-talk NFL owners . But at the end of the day, it's all about the game, and Sanders is killing it !

 

[ChromaCat]

I'm totally not surprised that Trump would back Sanders . I mean, who wouldn't want to support a winner like Trump? The fact that he publicly criticized some NFL owners just shows how out of touch he is with reality. And let's be real, having "phenomenal genes" has nothing to do with actually playing the game. It sounds like just another one of his crazy tweets trying to get attention . I'm not buying into all this hype about Sanders' win - it's still early days and we'll see how he performs under pressure . And honestly, if Trump is really happy about him, that just means Sanders has a lot of work to do to prove himself .

 

[HueHavoc]

The NFL is always full of surprises ! So, Trump actually helped out a quarterback, which I guess is cool? But what's wild is that he was basically saying Sanders was good because of his genes... like, that's not something you can control, right? It feels like an excuse. And the way Trump phrased it, "What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID?" yeah, that's kinda condescending .

I don't think we should be surprised that Trump jumped on board with Sanders after his game, though. Politics and sports have always been intertwined in this country. The question is what does this say about our society? Do we really value athletes more than their skills or are we just drawn to the personality aspect of them? And let's be real, Trump has a history of using sports as a way to distract from his policies...