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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'It's About Him!' Cowboys Icon Deion Ripped By Coach As Shedeur Preps for Browns Camp
'It's About Him!' Cowboys Icon Deion Ripped By Coach As Shedeur Preps for Browns Camp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. FRISCO - From a Dallas Cowboys perspective? Deion Sanders, even after all these years - and even after his rightful ascent into the Hall of Fame - remains a polarizing figure. Advertisement And in our 30-plus seasons of covering him? We've always thought "Prime Time'' turned "Coach Prime'' rather liked it that way. Now that the dust has settled on the NFL Draft, and his QB son Shedeur Sanders is very much in the NFL spotlight, the Cleveland Browns are focused on dealing with a next-gen version of Sanders polarization. And one expert thinks it all goes back to Deion. Many have criticized Shedeur's Hall of Fame father, Deion, and his involvement in the pre-draft process with regard to Shedeur. Now, Deshaun Watson's personal quarterback coach Quincy Avery is getting in on the opinion game as he appeared on the Maggie and Perloff show recently to put Deion on blast. Advertisement 'The reason I have such a difficult time with Deion is because so many of the things he does, it's about him rather than other people,' Avery said, referring to Sanders' work as the coach at Colorado. 'I think that a lot of people miss that. So we get to see who he is as a person when he has to take on this team without his sons involved.' Avery obviously thinks Deion's work at CU is about self-promotion and the "Sanders brand.'' 'My forecast is that at some point this year, it's going to get really, really difficult and Deion Sanders is going to have to make a real decision,' Avery said. 'Was he doing this the whole time to prop his son up and help him become this top-tier quarterback — which he did help him do? Or does he want to do this because he really cares about the kids?' Avery is a widely-touted personal QB coach notable here because he's sort of "stepping out of line'' in criticizing Deion. So ... it's one thing for, say, FS1's Colin Cowherd to take his shots, as he recently did in likening Deion to a "Pageant Mom." Advertisement 'Spend too much time in the sun and get burned,' Cowherd said. 'Deion was in the sun. Deion spent too much time on television, talking. ... But I have said this over and over, and I will repeat it. Dads, stop talking. Nobody cares. Quarterback Dad has become Pageant Mom. "Your heart is in the right place, you have good intent; you are hurting your sons." Shedeur, of course, fell to Round 5 in the recent NFL Draft despite his dad and others touting him as a first-round prospect. Now he's in Cleveland - a teammate of Avery's star pupil Watson ... and buried on the depth chart. Maybe the polarizing Shedeur will emerge. But for sure, the polarizing Deion is not going away. Advertisement Related: Deion Sanders' Kickstand' vs. Michael Irvin's 'Prayer' Related: Browns Slammed for Baker Mayfield Situation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders' Commitment to Colorado Questioned By QB Coach
Deion Sanders' Commitment to Colorado Questioned By QB Coach originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Deion Sanders' absence due to undisclosed health concerns has weighed heavily on the Colorado Buffaloes Football program this offseason. It's a setback on top of Coach Prime preparing to be without his sons, Shilo and Shedeur, for the first time. There are some who are starting to question his commitment to Colorado, including Quincy Avery. Advertisement During an appearance on the Maggie and Perloff Show, the famed QB coach had a realistic take on Sanders' future. He threw out the ride between Jackson State and Colorado being for his sons and having no interest in dragging out a lengthy coaching career without them. "It's going to get really difficult and Deion Sanders is going to have to make a real decision,' Avery said. 'Was he doing this the whole time to prop his son up and help him become this top-tier quarterback, which he did, or does he want to do this because he really cares about the kids? He's never coached a team in which his son did not play for. This is brand new to him; So we get to see who he is as a person when he has to take on this team without his sons involved.' After finishing the 2024 season with a 9–4 record and a disappointing loss to BYU in the Alamo Bowl, Sanders and the Buffs look to turn a corner with two top-tier quarterbacks ready to replace Shedeur Sanders. This also marks another season with the transfer portal being the primary recruiting source for Coach Prime and his staff. A retooled "melting pot" roster will either make or break the Buffs. Advertisement FOX Sports analyst and former coach Urban Meyer believes in what Sanders is building at Colorado. But he's waiting to see what happens later this year. During an episode of "The Triple Option," he was asked about the Buffs upcoming season and didn't hold back. Related: Nike Pays Homage to Deion Sanders' Untouchable 'Double Play' Feat "(Deion) set a standard," Meyer said. "You know, once you hit a nine-win [season], it's like, okay, the crowd will probably start to thin out if they start losing, and then you have some issues. You know they've been the talk of college football, and another thing I want to point out is that this Colorado team, we don't know what it's going to look like. We knew last year was going to look like you had Travis, you had Shedeur, you had a certain look to it. This would be completely different. They don't have the transfer portal, the 40 guys, it's much less ... but we got to see." Related: Did Deion Sanders Make ESPN's List of Best NFL Draft Picks? As Sanders' health improves, his eventual return to Boulder is expected to turn heads. He'll dig deep to prove last year was just the start of building a winning culture in Boulder. Advertisement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE From homelessness to training Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes... how Quincy Avery became the NFL's quarterback guru
Football jerseys line the walls where Quincy Avery sleeps. Just as they did nearly two decades ago, when he drove his Mustang out west to California. Avery had graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta when, in 2008, he talked himself into a role as an assistant with the UCLA Bruins. It was a first step. But it was also unpaid. So Avery set up camp in the locker room. 'You got a shower, an air mattress… your whole setup,' the 39-year-old says. He couldn't ask his mom to fund an apartment. He wouldn't have had much time there, anyway.
Miami Herald
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Former HBCU quarterback stars in new Hulu documentary
Quincy Avery, a proud alumnus of Morehouse College, has emerged as a transformative figure in the world of football, particularly in the development of Black quarterbacks in the NFL. His journey from a collegiate quarterback at an HBCU to a renowned quarterback coach is a testament to resilience and the power of mentorship.? After graduating from Morehouse in 2008, Avery faced significant challenges, including periods of homelessness while pursuing coaching opportunities. His determination led him to an unpaid position at UCLA, where he honed his coaching skills despite living out of his car . Eventually, he returned to Atlanta and founded QB Takeover, a quarterback training program that has since mentored over 700 athletes, helping more than 100 secure college scholarships. Avery's influence extends to the professional realm, having trained NFL stars such as Jalen Hurts, Justin Fields, CJ Stroud, and Jordan Love. His work has been instrumental in challenging longstanding biases and opening doors for Black quarterbacks in a league where they have historically been underrepresented .? His inspiring story is now the focus of the documentary The Quincy Avery Effect, which premiered on Hulu on April 23. The film delves into Avery's personal and professional journey, highlighting his commitment to excellence, the importance of mentorship, and the broader cultural impact of his work .? As an HBCU graduate, Avery embodies the values of perseverance, leadership, and community upliftment. His contributions not only reshape the quarterback position but also serve as a beacon of inspiration, demonstrating the profound impact one individual can have in challenging norms and fostering inclusivity in sports. The post Former HBCU quarterback stars in new Hulu documentary appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Homelessness to the NFL, QB 'Whisperer' Quincy Avery's Shares His 'Resilient' Journey in New Doc (Exclusive)
Quincy Avery/Instagram Quincy Avery Quincy Avery Quincy Avery doesn't take 'no' for an answer. Not even from himself. So when the former Morehouse College quarterback graduated and found himself without a job in 2008, he drove to California and talked himself into an unpaid coaching position with the UCLA football team and began working his way up the ranks. All the while, Avery was sleeping in his car and living out of the team's locker room. Advertisement It's a determination that likely came from Avery's mom, the now successful quarterback coach tells PEOPLE in a new interview. In similar fashion, Avery's mom once talked her way into a job at Xerox when he was a kid and his family needed the work. She went on to become one of the best salespeople at the company, Avery, now 38, explains. He went on to become known as the NFL's 'quarterback whisperer' and the man behind some of the best players in the league, from recent Super Bowl champion Jalen Hurts, Houston Texans star C.J. Stroud and Green Bay Packers starter Jordan Love, among others around the NFL. 'That story's stuck with me for a long time,' Avery says about his mom. 'She just didn't leave. It's like, I saw her do it. I saw her sacrifice so much. And it's like, who would I be to not live in her footsteps?' Related: Jason Kelce Would Rather Do This His 'Entire Career' Than Give Birth After Arrival of 4th Baby Quincy Avery/Instagram Quincy Avery Quincy Avery Avery's own resilient journey from homelessness to the NFL is being told with a new Andscape and Religion of Sports documentary, 'The Quincy Avery Effect,' streaming on Hulu starting April 23. Advertisement 'It's about the willingness to keep putting yourself out there, keep hearing no, and keep being resilient,' Avery says about his life story. It's a story about perseverance and then it's also about the way that you can have an impact on people if you really put them first in all that you're doing.' Avery says the tribulations he's faced in his life have helped him connect to a deeper side of NFL stars like Hurts, 26, and even Patrick Mahomes, who he briefly coached before the 2017 NFL Draft. 'There's really difficult moments for these guys that they experience all the time, and there's not many people that they can share those things with, so it's me being able to be there as a sounding board and being able to give them advice in these moments,' he says. 'And I think that they trust me, because they know that I've been through things too, like really difficult situations and they know it's without judgment and it's like I'm a brother. I'm gonna stick by their side at all times.' Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Avery spent several seasons with UCLA before driving back to Atlanta, where he now lives, to start the QB Takeover quarterback program. Advertisement 'I saw my calling to train quarterbacks,' Avery says, a former collegiate quarterback himself. 'So, I moved back to Atlanta without any money and continued living out of my car for two more years. It was just the chase to get the first client. I knew that I was going to be able to do something special, I just couldn't get that first person to be willing to see what I had to offer.' Since then, the self-described quarterback 'guru' has trained more than 700 quarterbacks since launching the training program, helping more than 100 earn scholarships with college football teams. Related: New Orleans Saints' Khalen Saunders Hosting LGBTQ-Friendly Youth Football Camp: 'Football Is for All' Some of the names he's worked with include Hurts, Mahomes, Stroud, Love and New York Jets starter Justin Fields, helping lead to a surge in Black quarterbacks at the forefront of the NFL. Advertisement Avery, who grew up idolizing Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon, hopes his story can remind others to keep pushing through hard times in order to achieve their dreams. 'I never really thought about stopping, because I kept saying what I was gonna do,' Avery says. 'I would see people on TV or YouTube doing what I wanted to do, and I knew that I could do that. And I always thought to myself, my words and my actions must be congruent in everything that I say. So, if I keep saying that I think that I could be the best person in the world at this and if I gave up now, if I didn't push through, if I didn't go through the things that need to happen in order for me to see that through, I didn't think that I could look at myself in the mirror.' Related: Travis Kelce Is 'Training Like Crazy' After Deciding Against Retirement, Says Coach Andy Reid Now, Avery will see himself on the big screen when 'The Quincy Avery Effect' premieres later this month. Advertisement 'This film is about more than just football — it's about the relentless pursuit of excellence,' director Bryant Robinson said in a statement. 'It's a powerful story of growth, resilience, and transformation.' Read the original article on People
