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Yahoo
27-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Byron Leftwich seen at Colorado's practice after Deion Sanders said 'big moves are close'
Byron Leftwich seen at Colorado's practice after Deion Sanders said 'big moves are close' Deion Sanders said yesterday that we should expect some big moves on the coaching staff in the next few weeks. Moves may happen sooner rather than later, with one seemingly close to becoming official. Courtesy of Coach Prime's son and Well Off Media's Deion Sanders Jr., former Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was spotted sporting Colorado football gear and holding a play sheet during Tuesday's practice. Nothing is official, and Deion Sanders is known to bring noteworthy NFL figures to "consult" at various practices. But seeing Leftwich decked out in Colorado gear is a positive sign for his possible future joining the Colorado coaching staff. Leftwich, a former NFL quarterback, last coached with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2022. He teamed up with head coach Bruce Arians and future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady to win Super Bowl LV. After the 2021 season, Leftwich interviewed with several NFL head coach openings but was not hired. He was fired from Tampa Bay after the 2022 season and hasn't held an official coaching role since. Advertisement As a player, Leftwich was the No. 7 overall pick to the Jaguars in 2003. He played 10 seasons in the NFL, throwing for 10,532 yards with 58 touchdowns and 42 interceptions. He won Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Ben Roethlisberger's backup. Leftwich would be a tremendous hire for Colorado, as both Arians and Brady applauded him for turning the Buccaneers' offense around. Leftwich's potential role on the Colorado coaching staff remains to be seen, but he would likely be heavily involved with the quarterbacks and offensive game planning. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football coaching staff could add Byron Leftwich to the mix
USA Today
20-03-2025
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- USA Today
Byron Leftwich joining Deion Sanders' coaching staff per report
Byron Leftwich joining Deion Sanders' coaching staff per report Former #Bucs OC Byron Leftwich is back in coaching as he is joining Deion Sanders' staff at Colorado. Leftwich interviewed for multiple NFL jobs this past cycle (Pats HC, Seahawks OC) but now makes the move to college. — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 19, 2025 The 'big moves' Deion Sanders was hinting at about his coaching staff are taking place earlier than even he suggested. After it was leaked that former Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was at Colorado's practice yesterday, it appears Leftwich is joining Coach Prime's staff in Boulder. Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator is joining Deion Sanders' staff. Schultz didn't specify what role Leftwich would have, but it is widely speculated that it could be as the Buffaloes' quarterback's coach. The program or the university has not officially announced the signing yet. After being out of the official coaching ranks since he was fired from the Bucs in 2022, Schultz reported that Leftwich interviewed for multiple NFL roles this past offseason. Leftwich, 45, was the Buccaneers' offensive coordinator when they won Super Bowl LV in 2021. Tom Brady was Leftwich's quarterback in Tampa, and Brady often praised Leftwich for turning around the Bucs' offense. Whatever role Leftwich has with Colorado, his coaching staff experience speaks for itself, and he is another high-profile hire after Marshall Faulk was brought in to coach the running backs. As a player, Leftwich won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Ben Roethlisberger's backup in 2009. He played 10 seasons in the NFL, throwing for 10,532 yards with 58 touchdowns and 42 interceptions. He also won Super Bowl XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers as Ben Roethlisberger's backup. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Reuters
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Report: Byron Leftwich joining Colorado coaching staff
March 19 - Former NFL quarterback and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is joining the coaching staff under Deion Sanders at Colorado, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported Wednesday. The reports come a day after Leftwich was spotted at practice holding a clipboard and wearing Colorado football gear. Sanders said on Monday Colorado would make "a couple more huge moves" this week but has not confirmed Leftwich's hiring. It's unclear what Leftwich's role will be on Sanders' staff. Leftwich interviewed with the New England Patriots for their head coaching post in January. Leftwich, 45, most recently worked as the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2019-22, a stint that included a Super Bowl win in the 2020 season. Leftwich was fired by Bucs head coach Todd Bowles after the 2022 season, which saw Tampa Bay slip from the top 3 in scoring the previous three seasons to No. 15 in yards and No. 25 in points in 2022. A quarterback and first-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2003 NFL Draft, Leftwich had a 24-26 record with 10,532 passing yards and 58 touchdowns in 60 games with the Jaguars (2003-06), Atlanta Falcons (2007), Bucs (2009) and Steelers (2008, 2010, 2012). He also worked in various roles including the interim offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals from 2016-2018.
