Deion Sanders makes it clear Giants are not good enough for Shedeur

The New York Giants are limping toward the finish line of another miserable season. Sitting at 2-10 with the league’s lowest-scoring offense, they’ve cycled through quarterbacks and lost all momentum after a surprise playoff run two years ago.

The departure of Daniel Jones and the lack of a viable replacement under center has made one thing painfully clear: this team desperately needs a franchise quarterback.

Enter Shedeur Sanders, the Colorado standout and son of Deion Sanders. Shedeur has dominated in college, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and 35 touchdowns this season, making him a surefire top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. For a team like the Giants, who have struggled to develop offensive consistency, Shedeur represents a chance at a total reset.

But recent comments from Deion Sanders have cast doubt on whether he’d want Shedeur anywhere near New York. At an event in Las Vegas, Deion shared the stage with Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and made a clear plea. “You are truly the best,” Sanders said to Pierce. “I need you to draft those Sanders boys.” The statement was both a glowing endorsement of Pierce and a subtle signal that Deion has certain teams in mind for his son—and certain ones he’d prefer Shedeur avoid.

Deion Sanders wants the Las Vegas Raiders to draft Shedeur Sanders

Deion Sanders has made it clear he’s selective about where he wants Shedeur to land. He’s repeatedly emphasized the importance of stability and organizational competence for a young quarterback’s development.

Unfortunately for the Giants, those qualities don’t describe the current state of the franchise.

The offensive line has been a disaster for years, and while Malik Nabers has shown flashes of brilliance, the team’s inability to protect its quarterbacks has stymied offensive production. This lack of support has been a recurring theme in New York, and Deion’s comments about not wanting his son “thrown to the wolves” seem to apply directly to the Giants’ struggles.

There’s also the matter of leadership. Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen, once hailed as the saviors of the franchise, are now on the hot seat after two disappointing seasons. Reports of locker room turmoil and public frustrations from players like Malik Nabers have painted a picture of dysfunction. For a figure as involved as Deion, the Giants likely look like a place where Shedeur’s talent could be wasted.

The Giants are in danger of becoming the latest cautionary tale of a franchise that misses out on transformative talent due to instability. The organization must quickly improve its infrastructure to make itself a viable destination for Shedeur Sanders. That starts with addressing their offensive line issues and proving they can build a competitive team around their next quarterback.

Deion Sanders’ comments in Las Vegas weren’t just about the Raiders—they were a warning to teams like the Giants.

If New York doesn’t fix its dysfunction, Deion might ensure Shedeur ends up somewhere else. For the Giants, the clock is ticking to show they’re capable of giving Shedeur the support he needs to succeed. Without immediate changes, they risk losing out on the kind of franchise quarterback they’ve been chasing for years.

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