Shedeur Sanders ’ preseason debut on August 8 had all the makings of a feel-good rookie moment: first NFL snaps, two touchdowns, zero turnovers, and a proud Deion Sanders tweeting from home. But instead of basking in the glow, Sanders hit the sideline mic and said, “ Sorry, pops .” That’s the part that stopped fans in their tracks. Why the apology? In his mind, the performance wasn’t complete; he missed some reads, left throws on the table, and didn’t fully “ do what I was supposed to do .” That’s a quarterback’s perfectionist side showing. Just one day later, he did something that brought the father and son closer.

On August 9, Coach Prime celebrated his 58th birthday. Shedeur didn’t just send a text; he made sure he was first. That mattered. This wasn’t a grand reunion or a made-

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