Albert Breer's column suggests that QB Shedeur Sanders may not be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, as many scouts harbor concerns about his athleticism and adaptability. Breer emphasizes that while some believe Sanders has talent, his playstyle isn’t seen as translating well to the NFL, especially under pressure. Comparisons to Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart demonstrate that Sanders might struggle against elite defenses given his tendency to retreat under pressure rather than advance, raising doubts among teams in need of a franchise quarterback.
"What I keep hearing - and this has nothing to do with anyone having some personal issue with Sanders, or looking for him to fall in the draft so they can draft him - is that he isn't a great athlete on tape, doesn't have exceptional arm talent, and too often does things that simply won't translate to the NFL game."
"When you watch those two under duress on tape, you see Dart moving forward, and Sanders moving backward. That essentially means that where Dart would climb the pocket, Sanders would bail out the back of it, and run away from defenders to create time to throw."
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