Rex Ryan, the former NFL coach turned ESPN analyst, is at it again, folks. He just took aim at Cleveland Browns second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders for an elaborate off-field photoshoot, dropping a quote that’s gonna stick: “there has to be more we than me” for a franchise QB.
Ryan Throws Shade at Sanders’ Photoshoot
You gotta wonder what gets into some of these analysts. Ryan saw a behind-the-scenes video of Sanders’ photoshoot and decided that was the moment to give his two cents. But Shedeur’s older brother, Deion Jr., wasn’t about to let that slide. He jumped straight to his brother’s defense, hitting back and questioning why Ryan is so bothered by what a quarterback does off the field. Seriously, what’s the big deal with a guy doing a photoshoot? Is that really impacting his game? Deion Jr. isn’t the only one asking why off-field activities are suddenly fair game for this kind of intense criticism.
This Ain’t Their First Rodeo
Here’s the kicker: this isn’t the first time Ryan and Sanders have gone head-to-head. Rex has been on Shedeur’s case since his rookie season! Back then, Ryan absolutely blasted Sanders for acting like a star when he hadn’t even earned the starting quarterback spot in Cleveland yet. Remember that? On a September 29 episode of *Get Up*, Ryan pulled no punches, saying, “This kid talks and he runs his mouth.” He even mimicked Sanders, “Like he said, ‘I can be a starting quarterback’ with his arms crossed like this.” Ryan’s advice then was harsh: “Get your ass in the front row and study and do all that… Quit being an embarrassment that way. You’ve got the talent to be the quarterback, you should be. You should be embarrassed that you’re not the quarterback now.” Sanders actually trolled Ryan back then by mouthing silent answers to reporters. He later addressed the whole thing directly, telling ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi that “I guess not everybody likes playful all the time. So it’s to understand how to be at all times and keep my personality a little bit slimmer, I guess. Because not everybody understands it at all times and you may not have a full time to be able to explain things.” You can tell this relationship has been frosty for a while.
So, here we are, another round in the Shedeur Sanders vs. Rex Ryan saga. It’s clear these two aren’t going to be buddy-buddy anytime soon, and honestly, maybe it’s best they keep their distance. This ain’t just a one-off comment; it’s a long-standing beef that just got reheated with that “more we than me” line. We’ll be watching to see if Sanders keeps his personality “slimmer” or if this latest jab from Ryan sparks another fiery response. This drama is definitely not going anywhere.
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