Former Cleveland Browns player Leigh Bodden believes it is time for the franchise to consider a change in leadership, specifically advocating for the hiring of Deion Sanders as head coach. Bodden’s comments come ahead of Shedeur Sanders‘ first start for the Browns against the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend.
During an interview, Bodden praised the progress Deion Sanders has made in college football, suggesting that his dynamic presence could attract top talent to Cleveland. He emphasized that a reunion between father and son could lead to success comparable to the legendary partnership of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. “The world will never know until Prime gets the opportunity,” Bodden stated.
Bodden expressed confusion over current head coach Kevin Stefanski not giving Shedeur Sanders any first-team practice reps until the week of his starting debut. He also criticized Stefanski’s decision-making during Deshaun Watson‘s time as the starting quarterback.
Bodden believes that Deion Sanders, a Hall of Famer, could effectively manage a professional locker room, as he commands immediate respect. Despite a challenging season for Deion at Colorado, where the Buffaloes currently hold a record of 3-7, Bodden remains optimistic. He even offered his assistance, stating, “I’ma help turn this program around. Turn this organization around and have a Lombardi trophy celebration by [Lake] Erie.”
Shedeur Sanders is set to make his first career start due to an injury to fellow quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Bodden sees this moment as the beginning of a promising new era for the Browns, hoping that the father-son duo can replicate their collegiate success at the professional level.
In summary, the former NFL player advocates for significant changes within the Browns organization, believing that the right leadership can propel the team to new heights. With Shedeur Sanders now taking the helm, all eyes will be on how this pivotal moment unfolds in the coming weeks.
