The pressure on Sanders is mounting as experts question the system’s ability to maximize the talent of his starting quarterback.
Sanders Concern Extends Beyond Salter
Kaidon Salter started the game strong, connecting a 19-yard touchdown pass and adding a rushing score. However, doubts quickly emerged as the Buffaloes lost their lead over the next three quarters, and Salter threw a crucial interception at the end.
With 11 of 16 passes for 119 yards, one touchdown, and 49 rushing yards, his performance failed to convince fans, who began calling for Juju Lewis.
This situation places Deion Sanders at a crossroads: how to balance confidence in his starter while responding to external pressure.
Experts urge patience with Salter
On the BuffStampede podcast, analysts like William Gardner and Adam Munsterteiger emphasized that Deion Sanders needs to make strategic, not reactive, decisions.
Gardner dismissed the idea of immediately replacing Salter with Juju Lewis: “He should be given the next two weeks to prove himself and then reevaluated. Salter has the system to perform, and inserting Juju now won’t solve the problems.”
Munsterteiger warned that if Salter’s performance doesn’t improve, Sanders might have to consider alternatives to ensure team stability.
Deion Sanders now faces a dilemma that could define his season: maintain trust in Salter and develop the offensive system, or yield to external pressure and experiment with Juju Lewis. As fans debate, the coach knows that every decision impacts team morale and the Buffaloes’ future.
With the season on the line, all eyes in the Big 12 are on Deion Sanders and his next moves, particularly how he will manage the quarterback position during this critical juncture.
