Deion Sanders praises Byron Leftwich: ‘He's unbelievable'
"He's phenomenal," Sanders said. "I'm not even equipped with the words to describe what he's brought to the table. His experience, his knowledge, his day-to-day presence, and especially his communication with the quarterbacks have been superb."
Sanders continued, emphasizing just how valuable Leftwich has already become. 'He's much more than expected. Much greater than we ever thought he would be. He's unbelievable. I can see why the Buccaneers won the championship when he was there."
Although Leftwich's specific role on the Colorado staff has not been officially defined, it's clear Sanders sees him as a major asset. His creative football mind and leadership qualities are already resonating throughout the program.
Leftwich began his coaching career in 2016 with the Arizona Cardinals as an intern. He was promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2017 and later served as the team's interim offensive coordinator in 2018. From 2019 to 2022, he held the offensive coordinator role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under head coach Bruce Arians. In 2020, he helped guide Tom Brady and the Bucs to the Super Bowl LV title.
Now, Leftwich is looking to make a splash at the college level. With a fresh opportunity in Colorado and the full support of Deion Sanders, he has a promising path to reestablish himself in the coaching world.
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