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Deion Sanders is on a mission to find seasoned quarterbacks to support starter Shedeur Sanders for Colorado in 2024, if he decides to return for another season. The transfer portal opened for business on Monday, and Sanders is leaving no stone unturned in his search for experienced quarterbacks who can step right in and make things happen if needed. According to Brent Schrotenboer of U.S.A. Today, Sanders stated, “Right now, we’re looking for older quarterbacks, because we plan on winning. So if something were to happen to Shedeur, they could step right in and make it happen. That’s what we’re looking for.”
Despite a disappointing 4-8 season, Shedeur Sanders had an outstanding first season at Colorado, generating a lot of buzz for the NFL Draft. He set a school record with 3,230 passing yards, throwing for 27 touchdowns against 3 interceptions while completing 69.3 percent of his attempts.
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While Deion Sanders has been vocal about his sons Shedeur and Shilo staying in Boulder despite their opportunity to play on Sundays, he has not confirmed whether they will be returning for another season. ”It’s up to us,” Sanders said, per Schrotenboer. “We do things as a family, and my kids respect the heck out of me and my decision-making and getting them to where they want to go.”
Shedeur missed the Buffaloes’ last game of the season due to a back injury after suffering various arm and ankle injuries earlier in the season. He finished the season with 52 sacks taken, the most in the nation. If the offensive line play doesn’t improve in 2024, Deion Sanders is looking to add a number of viable backup options if his son is forced to miss time.
“We’ve already drafted what we need in each position well before the season concluded,” said Sanders, through Schrontenboer.
