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What do NFL coaches, evaluators think of Shedeur Sanders patting the ball? Unpacking a players debate

Like all well-informed and nuanced conversations, the debate took off in earnest on social media.

Is there reason for concern over Shedeur Sanders’ throwing motion?

A media member tweeted a video of Sanders throwing at Colorado pro day. The commentary presented: “Lots of double-taps and hitches from Shedeur today, NFL defenders close windows quickly, this was a concerning workout.”

Then NFL players began to chime in.

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton argued that Sanders could “pat the ball and be just fine” because “if DB’s [sic] was so good at breaking on ball pats they’d all have 8+ picks a year.