Let’s talk about Shannon Sharpe‘s thoughts on Shilo Sanders getting waved by the Buccaneers. If you missed it, Shilo, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, recently got cut from the team. And Shannon had some things to say about it.
He didn’t hold back and as usual, let everyone know his stance on the issue.
Sanders punched Buffalo tight end Zach Davidson, who was blocking him, after a shoving match between the pair.
Bucs head coach Todd Bowles watched the rookie as he walked back to the sideline after the incident, which came late in the second quarter.
He then described Sanders’ actions as ‘inexcusable’ in the NFL.
“You can’t throw punches in this league — that’s inexcusable,” Bowles said.
“They’re going to get you every time. You’ve got to grow from that.”
Only time will tell if Tampa Bay want to sign Sanders to their practice squad, or if he will be claimed by another team on waivers, but Shannon Sharpe and Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson believe there are a number of potential landing spots for the safety.
“You know what, I’m not sure where he will land. There’s some teams out there that could use some depth, especially at the safety position,” Ocho said.
“I’m not sure what the Bengals look like in the secondary. I think the Steelers can add, the Saints can add to their secondary as well.
“He’s going to get claimed… Where he gets picked up, I’m not sure.
“But he has the right person in his corner to make sure he gets another opportunity to play the game that he loves.”
Sharpe, meanwhile, suggested the weight of Sanders’ name has been a major factor in his release being newsworthy.
“Sometimes your last name can be a blessing and a curse. It’s not normal that (undrafted) free agents have breaking news that they’re being released,” the Hall of Famer said.
“Because his name is Sanders, the blessing and the curse, people say, ‘He only got an opportunity because his last name is Sanders.’
“This is the first time that Shilo has been told he’s not good enough. I mean, he’s been a phenomenal player (in college).
“I think he’s 25 (years old). And for the first time in your life — he’s in his mid-20s — this is the first time somebody ever tells you that you’re not good enough.”
But hey, that’s just Shannon’s take on it. What do you think about Shilo getting cut?
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