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Deion Sanders is looking to get compensated for the success his Colorado football program has seen over the last two seasons. After taking over a one-win program, the head coach has gone 13-12 at the helm.
Last year, he nearly led the Buffs to a Big 12 Championship appearance, falling one game shy in the league standings. Now, he wants to cash in.
The coach is looking for an extension and hefty raise this offseason. He believes it’s deserving given the exposure he’s brought to a once dead program.
Currently, he’s earning a $5.7 million salary. That ranks among the Top 40 coaches in college football.
FOX host Joel Klatt reported earlier this year that an offer has already been extended. Apparently, it’s not been up to Coach Prime’s liking.
“He has a very, very, very good offer in front of him from Colorado… I don’t know why it hasn’t been signed.”
On Monday, he made a brief appearance on The Morning Run podcast. He exited with a quip that seemed aimed at Colorado administration.
“These folks better stop playing and pay me my money,” he said before walking out of frame. It sounded like an apparent shot.
Deion Sanders‘ name has been previously tossed around for a number of potential NFL openings. For one reason or another, there’s no movement.
With that NFL interest now gone, his attention has turned to an extension. In the past, he’s voiced his love for the city of Boulder and his desire to remain with the Buffs. We’ll see if these talks have any future impact on that.
Regardless of if that new deal comes in the immediate future, Prime seems excited about the spring. The practice session is now underway, and there are many questions to be answered. The quarterback position will be of particular interest as the coaching staff was able to bring in two highly touted players to lead the offense.
Freshman Julian Lewis is hoping to take the keys from Shedeur Sanders, but he’ll compete with veteran transfer Kaidon Salter. Salter was a headliner in yet another loaded transfer, an approach the coach has stuck by since landing the job.
Deion Sanders is just about ready to lead the Buffs onto the field in 2025. Getting that pay raise would make the experience all the more enjoyable.