In an attempt to breed a healthy amount of competition within the Colorado Buffaloes ranks, head coach and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders has sought out the services of Campbell’s Sincere Brown. The game of gridiron football operates on a “next man up” philosophy, after all.
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When a player is sidelined, whether that’s the result of an injury, misconduct, or anything else, they are quickly replaced. This philosophy fuels athletes, as when they understand that their job could be taken away at any moment, they tend to do everything in their power not to lose it.
And that’s exactly what Unc Steve thinks Sanders is doing by bringing in Brown. The renowned analyst felt that Sanders made the right move in seeking out another WR prospect for the program.
Steve claimed that a sense of discomfort could help the team to get the most out of their current receiving core. “It’s all about competition… What you had in the wide receiver room was inconsistency… You might have NFL talent in there, but they are not consistent,” he said.
“You need to bring somebody in to make them uncomfortable. They need to be uncomfortable, they need to be feeling like, who is he here to replace? That shouldn’t be the question, the question is how can I step up my game?” Steve added.
The former Fighting Camel has committed to the University of Colorado for the upcoming 2025 season. That has, in effect, put the other inhabitants of the program’s wide receiver room on notice.
Brown’s transfer comes after Colorado lost its best WR talent in Travis Hunter to the 2025 NFL Draft. It’s a sign that the program’s WR1 job is up for grabs.
Attempting to improve upon his nine-win season, Coach Prime is searching across the nation to find the next feature piece for his offense. In typical fashion, however, the talent must be willing to go to him. And that didn’t prove to be a problem for the four-star tight end recruit, Landon Wolny.
Sanders hosts 4-star tight end recruit
A member of the 2027 recruiting class, Wolny is a Colorado native who has expressed his interest in playing for Sanders.
While he is currently listed as a wide receiver, his massive frame all but guarantees that Wolny would transition to the tight end position upon entering the collegiate level. If there was ever a coach who could help a player navigate such a transition, it would be Coach Prime.
The opportunity seems like a match made in heaven for the high school prospect. During a 2024 summertime interview, he said just as much after receiving his initial offer.
“I grew up here in Colorado, so getting that offer was special. It’s a home state offer… I am more than blessed to get that offer,” Wolny had said.
Sanders and the rest of his recruiting staff will now have to hope that they did enough to impress Wolny, as his skill set is currently in high demand.
However, given the pedigree of the coaching staff, as well as the university’s proximity to home, it seems increasingly likely that the Buffaloes have found their next pass-catching star.
