Former Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders went on 104.3 The Fan — a Denver radio station — this week to talk about his time with the Broncos and about his new team, the 49ers.
One topic that was brought up was the different cultures established by Denver’s and San Francisco’s leadership. Sanders seemingly prefers the 49ers’ approach.
“I feel like sometimes in the NFL, teams cautiously treat guys like kids,” Sanders said, via The Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala. “That’s one thing I noticed here [in San Francisco] in the aspect of they treat everybody like grown men.”
Sanders was seemingly praising the 49ers’ organization more than he was discrediting the Broncos’ organization but not all fans in Denver saw it that way.
“Funny we got better after he left too,” one fan remarked on Twitter.
Sanders apparently took notice of the backlash on social media and posted a response on his Twitter page Friday.
“I should of never went on a Broncos sports station to talk 49ers,” Sanders wrote. “I knew it was a bad idea when they reached out and asked. I knew some people would twist everything as if I’m throwing shade at the Broncos in describing the 49ers environment. Just know I’m a fan of the Broncos.”
The receiver’s tweet was well-received by fans.
#BroncosCountry knows and loves you. We don’t let the media twist your words after all you’ve done for us and the team and the community.
— • (@KG_XV) January 10, 2020
Bronco's nation is in your corner. Go win another ring!
— Larry (@DenverLarry7) January 10, 2020
And most of Broncos Country is cheering for you. Go get that ring.
— Life, the Universe, and Everything (@mylittlejabrony) January 10, 2020
I listened to the whole thing. I thought it was a solid interview. Broncos Country is rooting for your health and success.
— Frank Dardano (@fdardano27) January 10, 2020
I’m not sure what you heard but Broncos Country has nothing but love and respect for you. Also, pulling for Shanny and the 9ers. Lots of mutual respect between teams.
— Brian Monroe (@bripmon) January 10, 2020
Sanders and the 49ers will face the Vikings in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs on Saturday afternoon on NBC.
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