Jan 28, 2018; Orlando, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) against the NFC in the 2018 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Deion Sanders embarrassed himself in Twitter exchange with Kevin Byard

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 3/20/18

Deion Sanders completely embarrassed himself on Twitter Tuesday during an exchange with Kevin Byard.

Sanders apparently had praised the Houston Texans’ signing of Tyrann Mathieu, terming the Honey Badger the best safety in football.

.@DeionSanders is a big fan of the @HoustonTexans' latest DB addition

: 21st & Prime pic.twitter.com/yodMhTJ9hF

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 20, 2018

Byard, who was a first-team All-Pro safety last season with the Titans, was incredulous and responded. He asked Sanders how he could omit the two All-Pro safeties — himself and Harrison Smith.

How do you make this statement and not include the two first team AP All Pro safeties?? @DeionSanders #INeedAnswers https://t.co/HzRaV3h85g

— Kevin Byard (@KB31_Era) March 20, 2018

Sanders then responded by essentially dismissing Byard, calling him a “fan.” It was pretty clear Sanders did not even know who Byard is.

You're looking at who writers tell u who's the best I know who players and former players feel is the best. I rest my case. You continue to be a fan and i will continue being the man. #Truth https://t.co/gnpwJHjxEK

— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) March 20, 2018

Byard responded to Sanders and had to inform him he’s a current player.

And if you didn’t know, I am a CURRENT player who watches a ton of film so trust me, I know who’s balling and who is not. Talking about be a fan https://t.co/s099lNjiq2

— Kevin Byard (@KB31_Era) March 20, 2018

This just shows how little attention Sanders is paying. Byars led the league in interceptions last season with eight and had 87 total tackles, and Sanders didn’t even recognize his name. But of course, as this story from 2011 should have told you, Sanders isn’t much of an analyst anyhow.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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