Sports commentator Skip Bayless took a strong stance against the NFL, accusing teams of being ‘racist fools’ for passing on Shedeur Sanders until the Cleveland Browns drafted him in the fifth round of the 2025 draft. In a video post, Bayless scolded the league for its handling of the quarterback, arguing that his impressive preseason debut should have compelled teams to select him earlier.
Bayless emphasized his longstanding support for Sanders, accusing NFL teams of underestimating him and failing to recognize his potential. The debate over Sanders’ draft fall has sparked significant discussion, particularly as his performance continues to prove his value to the league. Sanders’ free fall to the fifth round of the draft sparked a massive debate during and after the event, with some criticizing the NFL for its handling of the quarterback’s selection.
Bayless didn’t elaborate on how Sanders’ performance made the league look like ‘racist fools.’ But he was adamant that he was behind the quarterback all along. Sanders’ making the roster still isn’t set in the stone as there are four quarterbacks vying for a roster spot with Deshaun Watson on the injured reserve. But his performance against the Carolina Panthers got him off to a good start. He had two touchdown passes and 138 passing yards in the win.
The controversy surrounding Sanders’ draft selection and subsequent performance has sparked a wide-ranging debate in the NFL, with Bayless’ strong rhetoric amplifying the discussion. As the Browns continue to evaluate their quarterback options, the outcome could have significant implications for the team’s future, particularly in a competitive league where quarterback performance is often a determining factor in team success.