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When it comes to Coach Prime, one things for sure family always comes first. Whether it’s on the field, off the field, or in front of the cameras, Deion Sanders makes it known that he’s not just a coach, he’s a father who rides for his kids every time. And this week, when one of his sons, Shilo, faced a public career shake-up, Deion did what Deion does best stood firm, spoke facts, and let folks know: the Sanders family isnt stressing.
Now, y’all know Deion Sanders has never been one to hold his tongue especially when it comes to his kids. After headlines broke that his son, Shilo Sanders, had been cut from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster, the legendary coach and proud dad made it crystal clear that this setback is just part of the bigger plan. During a recent University of Colorado press conference, Deion didnt flinch when asked about Shilos next steps instead, he reminded everyone that the Sanders legacy doesnt stop on the field.
While speaking with reporters, Deion let it be known that he wasn’t tripping about his son’s future, saying:
I prepare my kids for anything in life and in sports..Hes mentally and physically where he needs to be. Were praying he gets another opportunity, but if he doesnt, the plans are already in motion. Shilos a man of many talents Hes gonna be straight. All the Sanders are gonna be straight, with or without football.”
Folks didnt waste a second running to The Shade Room comment section to drop their two cents on the Sanders fam. Some praised Deion as a great father who clearly prepared his kids for both the spotlight and the setbacks. Others called out the haters, saying people are sipping heavy on that haterade especially since, according to them, the Sanders dont need football, and thats exactly why folks stay mad.
One Instagram user @__morganmaleisa said, “And thats what they hate. Shilo and Shedeur dont NEED football, they want it.“
This Instagram user @envysunny added, “Shilo made $14 million in jersey sales, thats more than they wanted to pay him for the season, he good. Talk about that”
Then, Instagram user @dierichjaeo wrote, “Sometimes you gotta remind haters how broke they are lol“
And, Instagram user @raz_rozay commented, “Be bigger than Just football love how he prepared his kids for this“
While, Instagram user @keron.k.taylor said, “You better believe that”
Finally, Instagram user @roselandgb_ added, “Talking bout standing 10 toes [but] he only got 9 ”
Deion Sanders’ comments cameafter news broke that Shilo was being released from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And, just days after Shilo was ejected from a preseason game for an on-field altercation, in which he reportedly punched a fellow player. Additionally, his removal also comes as NFL teams trim down to their standard 53-man roster. While the timing has sparked conversation online, Coach Prime made it clear that Shiloh stays ten steps ahead. Whether this chapter is over or just a redirection, the Sanders squad moves with purpose, on and off the field.
