They say timing is everything, and for Shedeur Sanders, it seems his clock might be ticking on two different time zones: one in Boulder and one in the NFL. As the Colorado Buffaloes falter in their once-promising season, Sanders’ cryptic tweets and podcast discussions are sparking debates over whether he’s more focused on his potential future in the league than on finishing strong in the present.

Journalist Evan Groat stirred the pot on X, suggesting Sanders’ weekly tweets hinting at his NFL aspirations might be a “bad look” considering Colorado’s recent slump. “Each week Shedeur Sanders puts out a cryptic tweet insinuating where he would like to be drafted.  No problem with the kid being excited where he may play pro ball but is it a bad look coming off a week where his team was upset? If I was a coach, teammate or fan I’d prefer the main focus be on the now and not something that is 5 months down the road.” Groat wrote, raising questions about the #2’s mindset. Coming after a week 13 upset against unranked Kansas. To Deion Sanders’ son’s credit, his performance in the loss was solid, with 266 passing yards and three touchdowns. Yet, critics argue that this isn’t just about stats—it’s about leadership and optics, especially when playoff dreams have slipped away.

The Raiders’ scouts are like living with him at this point, with pressure rising on if he’ll chose them or not. He once already cleared that he is “chill” with all the speculation in a past incident. This was when he said to one of the scouts, who came to see him training. “Tell the Raider’s I’m chilling”, a cold reply by Shedeur Sanders showing his mindset. But now he’s again added some fuel to the fire, where his own podcast 2Legendary became the stage for speculation about his future. During a candid conversation with teammate Drelon Miller, the pair discussed the New York Giants’ recent benching of quarterback Daniel Jones. Miller didn’t hold back, saying, “They just gotta regroup and get someone good out of the draft,” before theatrically clearing his throat—a clear nod to Sanders as a potential fit. The exchange sent Giants fans and NFL draft analysts into a frenzy, wondering if Sanders could be the answer for a $6.7 billion franchise desperate for a reset.

Of course, the NFL spotlight isn’t new to Sanders. The Buffs QB1 have displayed both the poise and flair needed to thrive at the next level. But some fear his recent actions could hurt his draft stock, with critics pointing to the importance of staying grounded during a challenging season. Former players and coaches often preach the value of focus, arguing that great quarterbacks need to command respect both on and off the field—a narrative that might complicate Sanders’ path to the league. Cause look after, almost coming close to ejection in his last game, he was already let go by the refs in the field, but is he safe off it? Someone clearly needs to learn a few lessons.

The “lucky” Shedeur Sanders could be suspended?

Good news for the remainder of the season for the Black and Gold fans. The Buffs’ star quarterback won’t face any suspension after an incident with Coach Prime’s side’s week 13 loss to Kansas. During the second half, tensions flared after Sanders was sacked. Things escalated when Sanders appeared to shove a Big 12 official amid the chaos, as players from both teams exchanged words. According to reports from Buffzone.com, the matter is being “handled internally” by Colorado, and no further disciplinary action is expected.

The game’s head official stepped in to de-escalate, but emotions were running high on both sides. Sanders, clearly frustrated, seemed to take issue with Kansas’ reaction to the sack, leading to the brief altercation.

Still, it’s hard to ignore his upside. Sanders has the arm, the charisma, and the resume that NFL teams dream about.