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Warren Sapp is one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history, but he didn't earn many new fans with his behavior on Radio Row ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl.
Sapp sat down with Zach Gelb of the Infinity Sports Network for the latter's national radio show. They talked about the upcoming NFL Draft, and Sapp was able to use his experience at Colorado to discuss Shedeur Sanders and what his outlook is at the NFL level.
Gelb and Sapp discussed other prospects, including Sanders' college teammate Travis Hunter and Miami's Cam Ward. The conversation shifted to Penn State's Abdul Carter, prompting Sapp to inquire about the quality of Penn State pass rushers.
When Gelb mentioned multi-time All-Pro Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys", Sapp abruptly ended the interview and walked off.
Fans are reacting to Sapp's behavior and calling out the former Super Bowl champion on social media.
.@WarrenSapp says the 3 best players in the draft are Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders & Cam Ward.
— Zach Gelb (@ZachGelb) February 6, 2025
When I asked about Abdul Carter, he laughed & asked me who was the last good pass rusher to come out of @PennStateFball, I said Micah Parsons & Warren walked off our set.… pic.twitter.com/fskc8aIbuo
"Warren Sapp is the worst pain in the [expletive] interview in SB Radio Row history...Total Fraud..He stormed off yet another interview...Zach this is what this guy has done for 15 yrs...had it happen to me but you were lucky you didn't get the obscenities on an open mic," said former WEEI host Glenn Ordway.
"Warren having no clue that Micah has been double digit sacks since he entered the league is sad bc Warren coaches kids who probably know more ball than him," one fan said.
"I understand Sapp is a HOFer but acting as if Parsons isn’t a good pass rusher is crazy to me or am I trippin?," another fan asked.
"Parsons, Chop, Oweh and now Carter will be drafted in the first round from Penn state since 2021 on the edge," one fan said.
"Old heads hate harder than anybody else smh," another fan remarked.
"Very on-brand for Sapp, who has always been, and remains, an absolute clown," one fan claimed.
As some fans mentioned, several Penn State pass rushers have been successful in the NFL. Parsons only played in 13 games this season and still had 12 sacks, Odafe Oweh had 10 sacks for the Baltimore Ravens, and Carter is likely to a be a top five pick in April.
We'll see how things go when Carter's drafted later this year, but it's clear that Sapp didn't feel he was worthy of a conversation on Radio Row.
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