Deion Sanders strongly advocated for his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, to join the New Orleans Saints, viewing it as an ideal mentorship opportunity under veteran Derek Carr. Unlike the prospect of his son backing up Lamar Jackson in Baltimore, Deion believed Shedeur would benefit immensely from Carr’s guidance.
Speaking on the Home Grown podcast with Derek and David Carr, the elder Sanders expressed his desire directly. “I wanted my son to be on the same team that you were on because I know what you would pour into him,” he said. “I really did want my son on the same team that you could guide him and lead him.”
Deion’s high regard for Carr as a leader contrasts with the quarterback’s mixed reception among some Saints fans, who criticized him for a perceived lack of accountability and for on-field disputes with teammates and coaches.
Even in a hypothetical scenario where Carr retired due to injury, Deion reportedly maintained his push for the Saints to draft Shedeur, indicating a strong preference for the organization itself.
Ultimately, Shedeur landed with the Cleveland Browns, where he is quickly climbing the depth chart. Following the trade of Joe Flacco, Sanders has been named the No. 2 quarterback behind fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, positioning him for a potential starting role later this season.
