Pat Shurmur, who coached Shedeur Sanders at Colorado, draws parallels between Sanders and former Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, whom Shurmur coached in 2019. Shurmur praised both players as highly accomplished and talented individuals with the potential to excel in the NFL. Despite Jones' uneven performance with the Giants, Shurmur commended Sanders' accuracy, heroic personality, and execution under pressure, expressing confidence in Sanders' future success in the league.
While the Giants selected Daniel Jones sixth overall in the 2019 NFL draft, he struggled during his time with the team, resulting in his release midway through the 2024 season. Shurmur regretted not having more time to work with Jones after his promising rookie season. He believes that any team choosing Shedeur Sanders in the upcoming draft will be satisfied with their decision, emphasizing Sanders' skills, character, and potential impact as a quarterback in the NFL.