Shilo Sanders tried to offer his father, Deion Sanders, a particular present however he was playfully curved by the soccer legend.
Shilo, who’s presently in his rookie season as a security for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, made his NFL preseason debut this previous Saturday (August 9). The date can also be particular as a result of it was additionally Deion’s 58th birthday.
After his recreation, Shilo informed reporters he tried to offer his father his No. 28 Buccaneers jersey, in accordance with Sports activities Illustrated. The present head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, declined the supply as a result of he seemingly desires his son to “produce” extra on the sphere and earn his stripes.
“He didn’t need it,” the 25-year-old jokingly mentioned to a gaggle of reporters.
“He’s a Corridor of Famer. He expects 30 occasions extra. I’m gonna give it to my mother, although. I gotta get like three picks or one thing for him.”
Shilo carried out nicely in his debut as Tampa Bay beat the Tennessee Titans with a rating of 29-7.
Tampa Bay coach, Todd Bowles, gave Shilo his props for such an incredible opening season.
“He performed robust,” the coach mentioned.
“I believed he went in and did a heck of a job. He had some good tackles inside. He had a stress on the quarterback as nicely. He did some good protection issues, so he did a very good job when he was in there.”
The rookie soccer participant was in a position to get one solo deal with and a viral quarterback hit through the recreation when he was added within the second half.
Shilo additionally shared his ideas on his debut to Yahoo! Sports activities.
“First recreation as a Buccaneer felt good,” he informed the outlet.
“Simply getting my toes moist.”