Cris Carter Attacks Shedeur Sanders for "Throwing Away $30 to $50 Million" in the NFL Draft Fall

Carter did not merely voice his concerns during an interview on the "Fully Loaded" podcast; he delivered a gut punch. After a string of controversial selections, Sanders—once thought to be a near-lock for the early rounds of the NFL Draft—shockingly dropped to 144th overall and ended up with the Cleveland Browns. The ramifications for Carter are both monetary and reputational.

"His chain, not his career, was his concern."

"It is a job interview," Carter stated plainly. He was more focused in his attire. He had not even persuaded teams that he could represent their squad, despite the fact that his necklace cost over $100,000.

Carter saw this as a deliberate misstep by the Sanders team that may have serious consequences for Shedeur, not merely a case of bad optics. Carter said that he wasted between $30 and $50 million. "That is not conjecture. That is our location.

A Power Play That Was Miscalculated?

Carter said that the Sanders family's miscalculation of their position is what hurts the most. Carter claimed the technique backfired, drawing a comparison to Eli Manning's high-stakes maneuvering.

He said, "They overplayed their hand." It did not go well when he tried to control which organizations he spoke to, skipped the combine, and came across as entitled. Many teams left those interviews with the impression that the young man already believed he was the league's CEO.

He remarked, "He played like a first-rounder." However, he lacks a rocket arm, is not very big, and is not a very good athlete. His intangibles are important, but humility is also important.

A Humbling Moment Carter's parting remarks might have had the most impact: "Let me explain to you what Shedeur now realizes: he is not running s---." His father is not an s---. He learned a costly lesson from the NFL: You do not have this figured out.

Five quarterbacks were selected before Shedeur, who was initially predicted to be the No. 2 pick after Cam Ward (who was selected first overall by the Titans). In a strange turn of events, Cleveland gave up their fifth and sixth-round picks to Seattle in order to trade up and acquire him.

What Will Happen to Shedeur Sanders Next?

Sanders' journey is far from finished, and he continues to be one of this draft class's most identifiable faces. In fact, if Sanders uses this opportunity to develop and become more resilient, the Cleveland Browns might have landed one of the best deals of the draft.

How he reacts to this slip will determine whether it becomes a footnote or a turning point in his career. There is talent. He must now demonstrate that he is more than simply a name or a flash of style; he must lead, develop, and outperform the competition.