December 29th 2024.
Deion Sanders, legendary coach and former NFL player, is facing a tough decision. Should he keep his faith in Pat Shurmur, the current offensive coordinator, or make some changes for the upcoming season? In 2025, Sanders won't have the luxury of having an NFL-ready quarterback like he did two years ago. Kaidon Salters, the current quarterback, is no Shedeur Sanders. And Julian Lewis, a true freshman, still has a lot to learn.
As an experienced NFL coach, Shurmur was able to smooth out some of the rough edges in Shedeur's game. But as the Alamo Bowl showed, not all of them were completely gone. Shedeur had a tendency to hold onto the ball too long and try to make big plays, leaving the Buffs offense in difficult situations. In the first half alone, they faced five distances of 3 yards or less and struggled to convert. It was a disappointing end to what could have been a successful season for the Buffs.
After the game, Shedeur reflected on his performance and admitted that he didn't play his best. His father, Deion, also acknowledged that there were some issues with the play-calling. So who is to blame for the loss? Is it Shurmur or is it Shedeur? This question will be answered in the upcoming season.
One thing that was clear from the Alamo Bowl was the importance of balance in a team. BYU, the team that defeated the Buffs, had a strong running game and was able to control the line of scrimmage. They also had a quarterback who could make plays with his legs. This is something that the Buffs could use, at least in the short term.
Deion Sanders praised his coordinators, Shurmur and Lewis, for their work with the team. He believes that they have done a great job communicating with the players and putting them in positions to be successful. But now that Shedeur is gone, the question is how much power Shurmur will have in the post-Shedeur era.
Shurmur's play-calling has been called into question, with some saying that Shedeur was essentially the de facto play-caller. With Sean Lewis, the previous offensive coordinator, it didn't work out. But with Shurmur, the Buffs offense improved. However, without a top-5 pick like Shedeur or a Heisman Trophy winner like Travis Hunter, Shurmur will have to adapt his style to fit the new quarterbacks, Salter and Lewis.
Coach Prime has set high expectations for the program and now the team is expected to perform well, win games, and be exciting to watch. But as we all know, staying at the top is much harder than getting there. It remains to be seen if Shurmur can keep the Buffs at the level they were with Shedeur at the helm.
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