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The son of Deion Sanders could have been the second quarterback selected in the NFL draft next month if he wanted to be and “should be” the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft in 2025.
At least that’s the opinion of Deion Sanders, the father. And he could be right.
But what about Shedeur Sanders, his quarterback son at Colorado? How does he see it as he starts his second set of spring practices this month in Boulder?
Both father and son spoke at a news conference Wednesday on campus where the topics included Shedeur’s previously broken back, his new offensive line, what Shedeur does in his spare time and even how to wear socks. Sanders, 56, also made another big statement about his second year as coach of the Colorado football team before responding to a USA TODAY Sports story about how Sanders doesn’t visit recruits on the road.
“We’re gonna win,” said Sanders, whose team finished 4-8 in his first season last year. “I know that. You know that. We’re gonna win.”
Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders cheers at a game against the USC Trojans at the CU Events Center.
He even sort of predicted his team would earn a bowl game appearance this year, saying the amount of games his team would play in 2024 “is not gonna be just 12.”
Shedeur’s back with a healed back
The Buffaloes began their second spring practice season under Sanders Monday – a set of 15 practices that will conclude with the annual spring game in Boulder April 27. Shedeur said he’s “back to full, 110%” after being battered last season, when his offensive line gave up the second-most quarterback sacks in the nation (56). By the end of the season, Shedeur had suffered leg injuries and a fractured back.
“I feel stronger,” he said. “I’m healed. I’m rested up.”
To provide him with better protection in the fall, the Buffaloes are bringing in the…
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Author : USA TODAY Sports
Publish date : 2024-03-21 11:34:18
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