Warren Moon’s advice to Shedeur Sanders could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the Cleveland Browns

Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon wants Shedeur Sanders to act like a quarterback by being humble instead of mimicking his father, Deion Sanders, who was one of the best cornerbacks ever.

Warren Moon’s advice to Shedeur Sanders could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the Cleveland Browns

Shedeur Sanders (image via IMAGO)

It’s a no brainer that the 2025 NFL draft didn’t go according to plan for Shedeur Sanders. Despite aspiring to be a top-five pick, Sanders dropped to the fifth round.

No one saw this coming. Millions of fans wanted an answer for the epic slide. The reports varied from Sanders’ entitled behavior to NFL coaches’ fearing that Deion Sanders would come for their jobs if they failed to win with his boy. The Cleveland Browns eventually drafted him at 144th overall.

Former NFL quarterback Warren Moon faced similar circumstances in 1978. Unlike Sanders, Moon went undrafted and opted to play in the Canadian Football League for the Edmonton Eskimos, where he won five championships and was the league MVP three times.

Even Sanders is on the radar of the CFL side, the Toronto Argonauts. A section of football fans and experts believes that the 23-year-old should move to Canada instead of fighting an uphill battle against four other quarterbacks in Cleveland.

Moon dismissed that line of thinking. From his point of view, Sanders is fine where he is. He should take this opportunity to prove himself to the Browns brass that they didn’t make a mistake by drafting him.

You’re in an organization. You got a chance to go in there and make a name for yourself, and it’s how you go about doing it. It’s how you attack it.

Warren Moon said on the Up & Adams Show

Warren Moon wants Shedeur Sanders to act like a quarterback

Sanders only ever knew one person as his coach while growing up, and it’s Prime Time. The similarities between the two are uncanny. Prime was famous for his confident attitude and over-the-top persona. But the best part was that he could back up his words.

Warren Moon's advice to Shedeur Sanders could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the Cleveland Browns
Shedeur Sanders (Image via IMAGO)

His son has all the qualities, but they play different positions. Prime was a defensive back while Sanders is a quarterback. Moon advised Sanders that he can’t play the quarterback position with the attitude of a cornerback.

His dad… probably an all-time great at that position [cornerback], is a whole different mindset when you play corner compared to playing quarterback. You can’t act like a cornerback when you’re playing quarterback. Quarterback is a humble position. You got to be respectful. You got to be a leader. You’re the face of the franchise. There’s so much more responsibility that comes along with it.

Warren Moon said

Moon only echoed the same sentiment shared by another former NFL quarterback. On his podcast, Cam Newton advised Sanders to act more like a quarterback instead of mimicking his father.

Lead with work, not clout. He took on the persona of a DB [cornerback]. [At] DB you’re able to do certain things—can speak loud, be rambunctious, and have that bravado, [but] QB you are the CEO.

Cam Newton said

Moon reminded everyone that it doesn’t matter where a player gets drafted—his work after being drafted matters.

We look at what happened to him. I wasn’t drafted at all. You look at what happened to me. So it doesn’t matter where you’re drafted. It’s how you handle it once you’re drafted or once you get inside the NFL camp.

Warren Moon said

Sanders is looking forward to making his opportunity count. Despite being on the bottom of the food chain, Sanders wants to bring glory to the good people of Cleveland.

I’m trying to bring Cleveland a Super Bowl! But off the field, I want to bring more hope and positivity to the city, and connecting with young people is one of the best ways to do that.

Shedeur Sanders said during a visit to John Marshall High School in Cleveland

Sanders’ final season with the Buffaloes was exceptional. He threw 353 completions from 477 attempts for 4134 yards, 41 overall touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.

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