Alright, so you’ve got two golden jackets making their presence felt in Boulder: Warren Sapp and Deion Sanders—two massive personalities, right? But they’re doing their thing in totally different ways. Sanders is back on campus, laying down the law with his signature no-nonsense approach to spring practices. He wasted no time addressing last season’s Achilles’ heel—discipline. Meanwhile, Sapp, his longtime friend and fellow Buffalo, checked in from the other side of the world, soaking in a different kind of scenery—ever the free spirit.

HC Deion Sanders hasn’t changed; he’s still the strict coach. Before spring practice next week (March 11), he addressed the team’s ongoing penalty problem from last season, pointing out they were “last in the conference in penalties.” The situation intensified when Sanders singled out a player who tried to bypass team rules by wearing band-aids over his earrings. While Coach Prime was laying down the law, Coach Sapp was roaming the streets of Taiwan, standing in front of the iconic Taipei 101 building and posting a message that was equal parts philosophical and playful.

“You feel Big until a something in Life says no you’re Not!! #101 #SappNotFishing,” he wrote, throwing in a lighthearted jab at Deion Sanders’ well-known love of fishing. But it wasn’t just a vacation flex—the legendary defensive tackle had another reason to celebrate. Back in Boulder, he had just been promoted to pass rush coordinator, a title that made official what most already knew: Sapp isn’t just a figurehead in Colorado’s program; he’s a critical piece of the team’s defensive future.

The news came straight from the man himself on his latest episode of Wednesday’s With Warren. “I’m officially the PRC, pass rush coordinator. [They] called me this morning… it’s official. I’ll send y’all the picture… I’m going to change my name tag myself, baby!” he said, with his trademark excitement palpable. It’s a significant move for Colorado, a team that desperately needs to improve its defensive front after struggling to generate consistent pressure last season. And if there’s anyone who understands the art of collapsing the pocket, it’s Warren Sapp—a seven-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and one of the most dominant interior disruptors to ever play the game.

With the former senior quality control analyst now fully entrenched in the role, Colorado’s defenders are getting hands-on coaching from a master of the craft. The Buffaloes’ pass rush, while showing flashes in 2023, lacked consistency and depth. Sapp’s ability to refine technique, teach hand placement, and instill the kind of relentless mentality that made him a nightmare for offensive linemen could be a game-changer.

His enthusiasm is contagious, and he sees untapped potential in his group. “They’re all unique, that’s what I love about them,” he said. That ability to tailor his coaching to individual strengths could be the key to unlocking Colorado’s pass-rushing potential.

Sanders and Sapp may take different approaches—one is meticulously hands-on, the other a larger-than-life personality who thrives on instinct—but their mission is aligned. Colorado needs to be tougher, more disciplined, and more disruptive in the trenches.

Warren Sapp drops truth bomb on Shedeur Sanders’ combine opt-out

Shedeur Sanders’ decision to skip workouts at the NFL Combine has sparked plenty of debate, but the Buffs PRC, Warren Sapp, isn’t here for the criticism. Instead, he’s setting the record straight. Appearing on Thee Pregame Network podcast, Sapp had a simple message for those questioning Sanders: the Combine isn’t about making money—it’s about teams figuring out where they can get you at a discount.

“I’m going to teach you—the Combine is not designed for you to make money,” Sapp explained. To back up his point, he shared a story from his own draft experience. Back in 1995, Sapp walked into the Combine as a projected top-10 pick—and once he realized how the game worked, he made a quick decision.

“OK, you keep that jacket, buddy,” he recalled, referring to the infamous Combine-issued gear. For Sapp, Sanders’ move isn’t just understandable—it’s smart. Why risk hurting your stock when you can showcase your skills on your own terms at Pro Day?

Evidently, according to Sapp, it’s simply a smart one to make. “The Combine is not to make money—the Combine is to find talent,” Sapp said. “And then they’ll be like, ‘OK, we can get him in the third round or something.’ That’s all it’s about.” After rejecting the New York Giants, Sapp later saw Tampa Bay pick him in Round 1 at No. 12. The rest is history.