A notable member of Shedeur Sanders’ entourage will not be pleased with the Cleveland Browns’ determination on Sanders’ jersey quantity.
The Browns introduced Tuesday that Sanders will put on No. 12, a minimum of initially, after being drafted within the fifth spherical. Sanders wore No. 2 in school, however that quantity was as an alternative handed to veteran extensive receiver DeAndre Carter, who signed a one-year take care of the Browns in March.
That call didn’t sit properly with Boogie Knight, a member of Sanders’ media workforce who incessantly travels with and movies the quarterback. In a since-deleted submit on Instagram, Knight mentioned there was “no manner” Sanders shouldn’t have obtained No. 2, however that Sanders’ camp “knew it was coming.”
“There’s no manner Cleveland Browns ought to have gave #2 to anybody else. Particularly to a WR who haven’t worn #2 earlier than in his profession,” Knight wrote. “However we knew that was coming, so we ain’t flinching about it. It was anticipated. Take it, smile, then MAKE IT LEGENDARY!”
It’s true that Carter has not worn No. 2 earlier than in his profession. Then again, he’s additionally a seven-year NFL veteran who has been an everyday return man along with a depth receiver. That places him forward of a quarterback who finally was simply chosen within the fifth spherical of the NFL Draft.
Some NFL rookies do put a lot of significance on their jersey quantity, however Sanders may need had a greater probability of getting No. 2 had he gone earlier within the draft. Regardless that Sanders himself will not be the one publicly complaining right here, that is the form of drama which will have prompted some teams to back away from him within the draft.
Sanders could finally get No. 2 anyway, particularly if he proves to be a hit. For now, he would most likely be finest served telling his internal circle to maintain quiet and get to work as an alternative of publicly complaining about one thing like this.
