Shedeur Sanders Opens Up About Avoiding His Father's Visit to Training Camp for Focus and Growth

In the pre-draft phase, Shedeur Sanders faced various criticisms, including anonymous claims of arrogance, difficulty in coaching, and reluctance to engage in standard meetings with team officials. Despite months of negative media coverage, a disappointing draft position, and limited playing time in training camp, Sanders has maintained a poised and respectful demeanor. When asked about his father's potential visit to training camp, Sanders expressed a clear preference to keep his focus on his development. He explained that he prefers to reach certain milestones before his father, Deion Sanders, comes to watch, as he believes an early visit might hinder his concentration. "I don't want him coming now because I want to prove myself first," Sanders stated. "I have a lot of work ahead, and I want all my efforts to be solely on this journey. I also think his presence could distract the team, so it's a mixed blessing—the gift and the curse of having my dad here." Deion Sanders praised his son's maturity and professionalism, sharing that Shedeur wants to earn his recognition through hard work before any visits. Sanders added, "He's handling it like a pro—focused and determined. When p...