Canzano: Truth about Shedeur Sanders slide in the NFL Draft
It wasn't a conspiracy -- it was a message from the GMs.
Shedeur Sanders arrived in a rush for our 1-on-1 interview, and he was looking down at his phone when I tried to shake his hand.
This was in Las Vegas, two summers ago. Colorado’s quarterback had just blown off an interview with Sirius XM radio. The hosts were miffed about Sanders missing his window, and his handlers were trying to get him back on schedule as part of the football media day held at Resorts World Casino.
What happened to Sanders in the NFL Draft?
Why did a guy projected as a possible first-round selection fall to the 144th pick?
My theory starts with the backstory of my interview with Sanders. His act may have fallen flat in interviews with the league’s general managers. He may not be that good. But the truth about what went down this week includes some other factors.