Quincy Avery Questions Deion Sanders’ Long-Term Commitment to Colorado Program
Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, is preparing for his first season without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, on the roster. Additionally, the coach has been absent from the team this summer due to health issues, leading to new doubts about his long-term commitment to the Colorado football program.
This offseason has been marked by significant roster changes, with some players moving to the NFL, and Sanders’ own absence due to undisclosed health concerns. These factors have triggered increased scrutiny of the coach and his future with the Buffaloes.
As Sanders gears up for a season without his sons, former Colorado star quarterback Shedeur and standout safety Shilo, many are questioning whether his commitment to the program will remain strong. After a successful 2024 season in which the Buffaloes finished with a 9–4 record and tied for first in the Big 12, the team is looking to continue its progress while dealing with a reworked roster.
However, Sanders’ recent absence, along with Colorado’s last-place position in the 2026 Big 12 recruiting rankings, has raised more questions. The departure of his sons to the NFL has also led to speculation about his long-term plans.
Some critics have pointed out that Sanders has never coached a team without one of his sons on the roster, adding to concerns. Personal quarterback trainer Quincy Avery, who has worked with NFL stars like Jalen Hurts and C.J. Stroud, weighed in on the issue during an appearance on the Maggie and Perloff Show.
“My prediction is that at some point this year, it’s going to get tough, and Deion Sanders will face a real decision,” Avery said. “Was he doing this just to help his son become a top-tier quarterback, which he did, or does he genuinely care about these other kids? He’s never coached a team without one of his sons, so this is new territory for him. We’ll see what kind of person he is when he has to lead a team without them.”
However, back in January, during his first team meeting without Shedeur and Shilo, Sanders expressed excitement and gratitude for the new chapter.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be standing before you,” Sanders said with pride. “I can’t explain how happy and thankful I am for this day… This is the first day I’ve been coaching without my boys, and that’s a pleasure and honor for me. Now I can just be a coach; I don’t have to be a dad. I love that.”
Some fans have also pointed to Sanders’ past comments about recruiting as evidence that his earlier confidence may now seem like overconfidence. After a notable win over Nebraska in 2023, Sanders said, “You don’t have to sell Boulder. Boulder sells itself. We’re not selling anything, we’re not promising anything—we’re just offering kids a chance to earn a great education and make it to the NFL… But it’d be hard to turn us down if I were a recruit, especially if I were a parent.”
While his words were initially seen as bold and charismatic, they have now drawn criticism, particularly given Colorado’s current recruiting situation. One fan responded on social media: “You have to be pretty arrogant to think kids will come just because you’re the coach while putting in zero effort. Smh.”
Despite the criticism, Sanders has remained consistent in his message to fans and recruits. For those concerned about his commitment, it may turn out that their worries are unwarranted.
With a new contract in place and a public reaffirmation of his dedication to Colorado, Sanders has shown no clear signs of leaving the program. As his health improves and he returns to the sidelines in Boulder, one surefire way to quiet the doubters remains: win football games.
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