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‘It Does Matter’; Steelers DL Cam Heyward Wants QB Shedeur Sanders To Stop Patting The Ball

The Pittsburgh Steelers are taking a long look at QB Shedeur Sanders before the 2025 NFL Draft. They need a starting quarterback, and he is the top one they might have a shot at. That they might have a shot, though, tells you that he comes with some flaws.

The “flaw” most widely discussed recently came from his pre-draft workout. During on-air drills throwing to wide receivers, Sanders exhibited a tendency to pat the ball. One draft analyst pointed this out, and it started a debate, with even NFL players weighing in on both sides.