My thoughts:
1) First of all, I think any suggestions of collusion, or "the fix", are nonsense. I cannot believe 32 owners would get together, presumably under Goodell's direction, would band together to blackball Sanders. For what reason? For whose benefit?
2) I don't think systemic racism is involved - but that doesn't mean that racism can be ignored here. I had been a Jet season ticket holder for three decades. I witnessed the racism, misogyny, and homophobia rampant among the alcohol-fueled fan base. Yes, owners want to win. They also don't want to piss off their fan base. I can certainly see Woody Johnson whispering "Sanders? Nah, we're not going there." I doubt he is alone in that.
3) That said, Sanders doesn't fit the mold of the 2025 QB that GM's drool over. He lacks the size, mobility, and arm strength. I liken him to Chad Pennington, but with more 'tude and more bling.
4) All of that notwithstanding, he'll be off the board by 1:00 today.