Warren Sapp—the man, the myth, the golden-jacketed legend. Even at 52, the Hall of Fame defensive tackle refuses to slow down. Coaching the Buffs, he still tests himself against the younger generation, showcasing the same fire that made him a dominant force in the NFL. But sometimes, reality delivers a wake-up call.
Sapp, with his 96.5 career sacks, once terrorized quarterbacks. Yet, during a practice session with Colorado’s powerhouse edge rushers, the unthinkable happened—a 270-pound Buffs beast sent the Hall of Famer to the turf. It was a reality check of sorts, but instead of backing down, Sapp did what he’s always done: he got back up, eyes still locked on the competition. And now? That competitive fire has found a new target—one of the most electrifying young quarterbacks in the NFL: Jayden Daniels.
The NFL doesn’t hand out “franchise savior” titles lightly, especially to rookies. Teams need depth, coaching, and front-office leadership to succeed. But Jayden Daniels? He didn’t just help the Washington Commanders—he transformed them.
Fresh off leading the Commanders to a stunning 14-6 season, Daniels put the league on notice. His blend of pocket poise, playmaking magic, and elite speed made defenses look helpless. By the end of the 2024 season, Daniels had stacked up 3,568 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and just nine interceptions. But what set him apart? His legs. His 891 rushing yards broke the all-time rookie QB record, and he added six rushing touchdowns for good measure.
Unsurprisingly, Daniels was crowned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, nearly unanimous with 49 out of 50 first-place votes. He wasn’t just a bright spot in Washington—he was the reason they looked like a contender for years to come.
And Warren Sapp? He couldn’t stay silent.
After witnessing Daniels’ breakout year, Sapp had a message for the world. Taking to Instagram, he posted a selfie with the young star, writing: “I think I can still go get ‘em! @thatkidjayden would be tough! #SappNotFishing.” Classic Sapp—still itching to compete. And a fan even joked under Sapp’s post, “Remember the days when QBs used to hate seeing 99?” noting his legacy.
Now that’s the ultimate respect. Even a Hall of Famer like Sapp knows—Daniels is the real deal. But before Sapp set his sights on Daniels, he had his own battle to fight.
The 270-pound nightmare that humbled Warren Sapp
Back in July, during Colorado’s preseason camp, the Hall of Famer decided to get hands-on with his players, pushing them to new levels. That’s when he met his match—a 6’1″, 270-pound Buffs edge rusher with no fear of legends. No one expected what happened next—not even Sapp himself. In a drill that quickly turned real, the young defensive lineman delivered a hit that sent Sapp straight to the ground. For a split second, the Hall of Famer was stunned.
That moment of realization hit hard—literally. The game had changed, and these new-age defenders weren’t holding back. But Sapp? He wasn’t about to just walk away. With a sore shoulder and a bruised ego, he squared back up. He knew what had just happened, and instead of taking it personally, he took it as a lesson: this kid was built for the NFL.
And now? That 270-pound beast—BJ Green II—is declaring for the NFL Draft. Sapp may have had his humbling moment, but it didn’t take long for him to recognize BJ Green II as a future force. Speaking in a Well Off Media video, Sapp admitted: “I didn’t know who he was. I had never seen any tape on him, and I was just wanting to see him go.”
He said, “Oh my God. The young man will go inside, outside, he loves close contact. He loves the phone booth, which I love, because you all know who else works the phone booth, don’t you? Superman!” Now, with Green, aka Superman, heading for the NFL, Sapp knows Colorado is losing a monster in the trenches. And for Coach Prime, filling that void is no easy task.
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