Asante Samuel Sr. is a former NFL cornerback with a standout career filled with significant accomplishments. Born on January 6, 1981, in Accra, Ghana, and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he played college football at the University of Central Florida before being selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
During his 11-year career, including stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons, Samuel recorded 51 interceptions, 728 interception return yards, and six touchdowns. He led the league in interceptions twice (2006 and 2009), made four Pro Bowl appearances, and won two Super Bowls with the Patriots. Known for his ability to make game-changing plays, Samuel is regarded as one of the best cornerbacks of his time.
Why has the former star been going off on X, explicitly calling out Deion Sanders and firing back at a comment Sanders made?
Samuel’s Latest Beef With Sanders
The feud between Sanders and Samuel began when Sanders criticized the “T-step” technique during an NFL Network segment, calling it “stupid.” This didn’t sit well with Samuel, known for using the move throughout his career.
Once again do not listen to this foolishness… of course he never learned how to T-Step his athletic ability was on another for his time. T-Step is the best technique to get to the football, not running out of the break. This is comedy https://t.co/3aREi3nEwC https://t.co/HjAywPsa1p
— Asante Samuel (@pick_six22) March 21, 2025
He quickly fired back on X, stating, “Once again, do not listen to this foolishness… of course, he never learned how to T-step; his athletic ability was on another level for his time. T-step is the best technique to get to the football, not running out of the break. This is comedy.”
Samuel’s response was a direct shot at Sanders, implying that Sanders relied more on natural athleticism than proper technique. The exchange turned into a brief debate, with Samuel defending the effectiveness of the T-step and questioning Sanders’ coaching advice. The public back-and-forth added another layer to Samuel’s history of outspoken takes, keeping him in the spotlight long after his playing days.
Sanders’s Response To Samuel
Samuel and Sanders continued their back-and-forth on X, with Sanders firing back at Samuel’s criticism. Sanders posted, “Sir. Foolish. Lololol God bless u my brother. Tell them what this is really about, sir. U forever taking a shot at the sky. Mickey Andrews is Responsible for teaching us what I teach and it sure seemed like it worked for us. Peace be Still.”
In his response, Sanders dismissed Samuel’s defense of the T-step with sarcasm and humor while attributing his success—and by extension, his technique—to legendary coach Mickey Andrews.
Since their initial X exchange, Samuel has kept the feud alive by posting highlight clips showcasing his T-step technique, doubling down on his stance that it’s the superior method for cornerbacks to get to the football.
@DeionSanders I will go first. Someone please find his best breaks to the football. No zone coverage either pic.twitter.com/VJ6p4OzRbX
— Asante Samuel (@pick_six22) March 21, 2025
He’s been relentless, sharing interception reels captioned with challenges like, “Someone, please find [Sanders’] best breaks to the football. No zone coverage either,” goading Sanders to respond with his footage.
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Samuel’s persistence in defending the T-step has kept the debate going, but Sanders has yet to engage further. While their exchange has sparked discussion among fans and analysts, it remains to be seen if Sanders will respond or let Samuel have the last word.
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