Emmanuel Acho BLASTS Browns Owner for Disrespecting Shedeur Sanders!
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Emmanuel Acho BLASTS Browns Owner for Disrespecting Shedeur Sanders!
NFL analyst and former linebacker Emmanuel Acho isn’t holding back — and this time, his sights are set on the Cleveland Browns front office.
On a heated segment of Speak this morning, Acho lit up Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, accusing him of “blatant disrespect” toward Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, after alleged behind-the-scenes comments surfaced regarding Sanders’ draft potential.
“Let me be crystal clear,” Acho said on air. “What Jimmy Haslam said — or implied — about Shedeur Sanders is not only out of line, it’s disrespectful. To the player. To the family. To the culture.”
💬 What Did the Browns Owner Say?
While Haslam has not made any public comments, multiple league insiders claim he privately questioned Shedeur’s “maturity, discipline, and media antics” during informal draft conversations.
According to an anonymous scout quoted by The Draft Wire, Haslam reportedly said:
“We’re not looking to draft someone more focused on social media than winning football games.”
Many interpreted that as a thinly veiled jab at Sanders, whose high-profile lifestyle and brand — fueled by his father, Coach Prime Deion Sanders — has made him one of the most talked-about names in college football.
🔥 Acho’s Response: “You Don’t Get to Define Him”
Acho, clearly fired up, took Haslam to task during his monologue:
“You don’t get to label Shedeur Sanders a distraction just because he doesn’t fit your old-school mold. The kid studies film. He shows up. He delivers. And unlike some of the QBs you have drafted — he wins.”
He also called out the hypocrisy of NFL teams being “totally fine with chaos when it benefits them” but getting uncomfortable “when a young Black quarterback shows confidence and knows his value.”
Social media erupted in support of Acho, with hashtags like #RespectShedeur and #AchoSaidIt trending within hours.
🧠 Coach Prime Subtweets?
Though Deion Sanders hasn’t responded directly, fans believe he subtweeted the situation with this cryptic post:
“We ain’t worried about being misunderstood. They’ve been doing that for generations. #TruthDon’tNeedValidation”
It’s unclear if the Browns ever had Shedeur on their draft radar — but after this blow-up, the relationship between the Sanders camp and Cleveland might be permanently scorched.
🏈 NFL Reactions Are Mixed
Analysts: Some agree with Acho’s defense, saying Shedeur is a “true pro in the making” who’s been unfairly scrutinized for being media-savvy.
Critics: Others argue that Sanders “brings the attention on himself” and “needs to be ready for critiques at the next level.”
Players: Several current NFL stars, including Micah Parsons and AJ Brown, posted support for Shedeur after the clip aired.
Micah Parsons: “Nah, we’re not doing that to Shedeur. Kid’s got it. Let him cook.”
🧨 So What’s Next?
With the 2026 NFL Draft fast approaching, Shedeur Sanders’ name will only get louder — and so will the opinions surrounding him.
But as Emmanuel Acho made clear today: disrespect him at your own risk.
Do you agree with Acho’s take? Is Shedeur being unfairly targeted by old-guard NFL execs? Or does he need to tone down the flash? Sound off in the comments below. 👇
