Shedeur Sanders just dropped a photo shoot featuring hundreds of his No. 12 Browns jerseys, and it completely set off former NFL coach and current ESPN commentator Rex Ryan. Ryan wasn’t just casually observing, he hopped on X to absolutely blast the young quarterback, saying everyone needs to “get a load of this kid.” Seriously? A photoshoot?
Rex Ryan Thinks Sanders Is All “Me”
Ryan’s take on the whole thing was pretty straightforward, if a little wild for a simple photo shoot. He said, “Get a load of this kid. Great talent, needs to realize as a ‘franchise’ QB there has to be more we than me. C’mon man.” Ryan, known for his hot takes that sometimes skip the facts, apparently believes this display with all the jerseys is just way too much “me” when it should be all about the team. It’s a weird hill to die on, especially when you consider the timing. This isn’t mid-season or anything high stakes. We’re talking about the offseason, a time when players are supposed to have a few weeks to unwind.
The Backlash Was Real and Immediate
The reaction to Ryan’s criticism was swift and massive. Thousands of people, including former NFL wide receiver Torrey Smith, chimed in, making it clear they thought Ryan was way off base. What’s even crazier? Ryan’s original post about this “harmless” photo shoot racked up 1.3 million views. That number alone shows just how much attention the Sanders family attracts, and frankly, how much scrutiny they face no matter what they do. To make Ryan’s whole argument look even weaker, Sanders had just spent the previous weekend throwing to his teammates and even hosted a free youth football camp. Maybe that’s a little “we” for ya, Rex?
As Shedeur Sanders gears up for his second season in the NFL, you know all eyes are going to be on him. He’s battling for that starting quarterback job in training camp, and if a photo shoot can generate this much heat, imagine the drama once the pads come on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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