A silent revolution brewing in Colorado? Deion Sanders plans a move to shake up the NCAA
Mike Zimmer and Byron Leftwich: The potential signings that could change everything
During a recent appearance at the Big 12 Media Day, Deion Sanders revealed his desire to bring in two names that need no introduction in professional football, Mike Zimmer and Byron Leftwich.
Together, they would add 44 more years of NFL wisdom to a coaching staff that already boasts 160. “With them, we’d have 204 years of NFL experience. And I want those years,” he said bluntly.

The goal is clear: to equip the Buffaloes with tactical and strategic knowledge few universities can match. Zimmer, known for his tough NFL defenses and former Vikings head coach, already worked with Deion Sanders at Jackson State, showing undeniable technical chemistry.
Leftwich, meanwhile, was the offensive architect behind Tom Brady’s Super Bowl win in Tampa Bay. His arrival would be a real power move in Boulder.
More than names: building a winning culture
After losing their two biggest stars, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, to the NFL, Deion Sanders’ strategy doesn’t seem to be rebuilding from scratch but strengthening from the top. The philosophy is clear: develop college athletes with a professional mindset from day one.
With this bet on elite veterans in his staff, Deion Sanders aims not only for victories on the field but also to establish a culture that builds champions both on and off the gridiron.
If he succeeds in securing these additions, Colorado won’t just be a team to watch, it will be a project impossible to ignore.