In a move that's stirred up plenty of debate in the sports world, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is facing criticism over his son Shilo's recent "Go Make a Sandwich" comment directed at Cleveland Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot. The remark came after Cabot suggested that Deshaun Watson should start at quarterback over Shedeur Sanders, Shilo's brother.
USA Today's Brent Schrotenboer highlighted the irony of the situation, noting that Coach Prime has previously emphasized respect for women and instructed his players to address them as "miss" rather than by their first names. Yet Shilo's social media exchange on April 29 seemed to contradict that very lesson, with the former Buffs safety telling Cabot to "go make a sandwich" before adding that she had "so much emotion."
The incident raises legitimate questions about Shilo's judgment and potential NFL prospects. Since being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the 2025 season, he's been searching for a spot in professional football. Burning bridges with the media—and potentially damaging his brother's reputation in the process—doesn't exactly help his cause.
For now, the bigger question is whether this controversy will cast a shadow over Deion Sanders and the Colorado football program as they navigate the post-Shedeur, post-Travis Hunter era. Coach Prime has remained tight-lipped about the situation, sticking to his usual social media routine of sharing inspirational morning messages and photos, including one of his daughter Shelomi in her new Colorado State University Pueblo ThunderWolves uniform.
Meanwhile, Cabot handled the situation with grace and a touch of humor, appearing on 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland to joke about her favorite sandwich-making techniques. It's a reminder that in the high-stakes world of sports, sometimes the best response is a well-timed laugh.
