After Warren Sapp, Deion Sanders reveals plan to bring on defensive guru and ex-Cowboys DC to bolster Colorado's coaching staff 

Deion Sanders has a crucial season ahead of him in 2025. The Pro Football Hall of Famer enters his third season at Colorado on the back of a successful 2024 campaign. However, with the departure of key players, this could be the most challenging year for him.

Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, who had been the face of the Buffaloes program since "Coach Prime" arrived in Boulder, have made their way to the NFL, leaving a large void.

Nonetheless, Deion Sanders is leaving no stone unturned as the upcoming season approaches. During his session at the Big 12 media days on Wednesday, Sanders disclosed he's in discussion to bring two new coaches to Colorado's setup.

"Our coaching staff, this is without Byron Leftwich, which I'm praying that he does the right thing, and Mike Zimmer,” Sanders said via Si.com. “We have 160 years of NFL experience. With those two added, that's 204 years of NFL experience, and I want those years."

Byron Leftwich and Mike Zimmer boast a wealth of coaching experience in the NFL that could prove crucial. Zimmer could be poised to return to the program after working as an analyst in 2023, while Leftwich is slated to join fellow former NFL players, Warren Sapp and Marshall Faulk, as Sanders’ assistants. Zimmer was the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator last season.

Deion Sanders boasts about his influence on Colorado

Colorado has experienced a significant resurgence since Deion Sanders was hired to lead the program. The Buffs have witnessed increased attention and success on and off the field.

Sanders highlighted a host of achievements brought about by his influence at the Big 12 media days.

"We sold out season tickets for the third straight season and 11th time in CU history,” Sanders said. “Prior to 2023, it had been 26 years since we sold out, which is incredible. I'm truly thankful for that. Class rankings, class No. 24 of all third straight top 25 class. First time on record, top three straight top 25 classes. I love it.

"Last season, the first season in CU history [and] only team in the country to appear on network television or flagship station of ESPN every single dern game. I love it, and for right now, we have four games slated for network television as well as ESPN.”

There's a lot that the upcoming season will say about Deion Sanders and his coaching ability. Sanders led the Buffaloes to a 9-4 record last season, a marked improvement from their 4-8 slate the year before.