Cowboys' Micah Parsons fires back at Shedeur Sanders hot take debate

Micah Parsons isn't ready to compare Shedeur Sanders to the GOAT.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders passes the ball at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase. | Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images

Every year, rookies entering the NFL draft have their games picked apart. That's been the case for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who has been one of the more polarizing prospects in this class.

Sanders, who is the son of NFL Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboys superstar Deion Sanders, is one of the top quarterbacks in this class but he's not considered a sure thing by analysts and scouts.

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That said, the nitpicking has gone to a new level with Sanders being criticized for patting the ball before delivering the pass. Current NFL players have also weighed in, with New York Jets safety Andre Cisco saying it will allow him to break on the ball early.

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders prepares to pass in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Not everyone agrees, with New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton saying it's being overblown. He even went as far as to say Tom Brady patted the ball. That was too much for Micah Parsons, who said comparing a rookie to the greatest quarterback is why he will "never entertain a football conversation" with Slayton.

Comparing the greatest quarterback ever to sanders is why I’ll never entertain a football conversation with you!! Like what are we doing here?? https://t.co/3EH9bIlaPD

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) April 6, 2025

Parsons, who should be signing the richest non-quarterback contract in league history, has never been shy when it comes to giving his opinion. This time, however, he's not getting controversial with his take.

Instead, he's just not ready to put Sanders — who has yet to take a snap in the NFL — in the same sentence as a seven-time Super Bowl winner. In all honesty, that's the most logical way to approach this debate.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons walks onto the field during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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