Cleveland Browns legend Bernie Kosar provided many details of very good praise during a recent YouTube discussion with Shedeur Sanders.
Kosar had plenty to talk about, saying that Sanders is almost always one of the first guys on the field to practice, and of course, one of the “last guys to leave.” The former Browns quarterback also noted Sanders’ individual preparation drills and his interaction with fans after practice.
“I see you being one of the first guys out to practice, and you’re for sure one of the last guys to leave. It’s impressive to watch some of the individual drills you do to prepare yourself”, praised Kosar.
He followed up with a question:
“What do you attribute that to?”
Sanders’ response was typically blunt and honest. He believes that ambition comes from somewhere internal and not from external validation.
“Just being a normal human. I don’t think anything is hard when it comes to that”, he said.
“It’s just something I internally feel like doing,” Sanders explained to Kosar. “At this point in life, I don’t think I would fake anything because there’s no need. Everything is just genuinely how I am.”
That statement has a certain weight coming from someone who has gone through one of the largest draft drops in recent history. Sanders, son of NFL great Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders, was widely considered a possible top-10 pick after success at Colorado, but he sat there and watched 143 names called before the Browns picked him in the fifth round.
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The interview with Kosar gave some insights into Sanders’ leadership style, taking shape in Cleveland. Kosar, having led the Browns to three AFC Championship games, has some idea about quarterback pressure and was impressed by Sanders’ focus on individual preparation and community service.
“Your work ethic is beyond impressive, in terms of your internal preparation.
The ability to be aware of your surroundings and your influence so far in the community here at camp and then watching you sign autographs afterwards—hats off to you” Kosar further elaborated.
Sanders’ accolades at the college level of football are uncharacteristic of his humble demeanour. While at Colorado, Shedeur had more than 7,300 yards passing and 64 touchdowns throughout his illustrious career. His last season yielded 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns, but he naturally bagged the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner whilst also being named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.
The awards trailed him during his college experience, with the Jerry Rice Award for FCS freshman of the year in his earlier years. But none of that equated to the draft spot most anticipated.
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