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Dolphins Applauded for Making Shedeur Sanders Decision in NFL Draft

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated May 8, 2025 12:00 PM ET

Some have questioned why the Miami Dolphins didn't select Shedeur Sanders when he fell in the draft. Selecting Quinn Ewers, there was clearly a plan for the Dolphins to find a backup quarterback for Tua Tagovailoa, despite signing Zach Wilson in the offseason.

Whether the Dolphins plan for Ewers is to be a practice squad quarterback remains to be seen. Still, Miami has to remember that it has dealt with multiple injuries to its star quarterback in recent years, and one wrong move could put the team without Tagovailoa.

Despite some questioning why the Dolphins didn’t make an effort to draft Sanders, Ryan Van Hoover of Dolphins Talk applauded them for not making the decision. He admitted that he was interested in the Dolphins selecting him, but after reports about his attitude, he wanted them to pass on him.

“I admit that part of me wanted to see the Dolphins take a chance on Sanders in the 5th round because they needed to take a young quarterback to develop and possibly become the backup. Who knows, maybe even take over if something happened to starter Tua Tagovailoa...

“However, the sense of entitlement, if true according to reports, is what really would turn me off. The Dolphins need players who want to play, get better, appreciate their opportunities, and not take things for granted. Shedeur seems to be a young player who feels entitled. The NFL is an opportunity, not an entitlement,” he wrote.

There could be a scenario in a decade where the Dolphins and all of their fans look back and are upset about their decision not to select Sanders.

However, fortunately, they wouldn't be the only organization that would feel that way. Outside of the Cleveland Browns, who gave him an opportunity at pick 144, no one else wanted to do business with him or his father, Deion Sanders.

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

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