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“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” – that’s the prevailing sentiment circulating in Boulder as Deion Sanders faces encouragement to reconsider his quarterback plans. While five-star recruit Julian Lewis is seen as the future of Colorado football, some believe that bringing in an experienced signal-caller could be vital. One potential target emerging on the radar is Mikey Keene, a seasoned quarterback weighing in at 198 pounds from Fresno State. His established play style and proven track record could be precisely what Coach Prime needs to stabilize the Buffs’ quarterback room.

Well, Julian Lewis at Boulder in Shedeur’s position is a dream of many fans, but now that is taking a big hit as everyone wants to make it about gaining experienced players rather than giving a chance to the newbies. And Scott Procter is the first one to sing the song of change on the DNVR sports podcast, saying, “I think it would be smart to add an experienced, kind of veteran quarterback to this group. I’ve settled on—I think as a guy I either mentioned to you guys off the show or maybe I mentioned him on the show—Mikey Keane. He’s in the transfer portal right now after two seasons at Fresno State.” That’s surely not good news for JuJu.

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Mikey Keene boasts an impressive career record, having accumulated 8,200 passing yards, 65 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions over four seasons. During his recent stint at Fresno State, he threw for 18 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Notably, Keene successfully guided Fresno State to two consecutive bowl games, demonstrating his experience and composure in high-pressure situations. Considering his veteran status, Keene could offer invaluable support to Colorado’s quarterback room. However, this might raise concerns for Julian Lewis.

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Julian Lewis, a highly talented five-star recruit, possesses undeniable skills. However, the prospect of him assuming a starting role as a true freshman brings forth potential challenges. As a new player, lacking the opportunity to learn and adapt, it may be unrealistic to anticipate immediate success. The weight of leading a prestigious program like Colorado in his inaugural season could impede his development. Furthermore, the accumulation of player names on the list is only further hindering his aspirations for the future.

Is Julian Lewis’ position threat is getting more serious?

Thriving more into the ongoing drama, there is another name popping up who puts Julian Lewis’s dream of being a starting quarterback in jeopardy. Yes, Mikey Kenne is not the only one who might be a part of Buff’s army. Coming fresh off the records, Liberty’s star quarterback, Kaidon Salter, showed a keen interest in joining Colorado. And if that’s the case with Kaidon’s dual-threat abilities and Deion Sanders’s high-end coaching style, the team’s offense might reach another height of success next year. But then it’s almost like bullying Julian’s desires.

Well, it was long ago decided that Shedeur Sanders’ exit to the NFL next year would be an open hand to Julian Lewis towards his position, but now with Coach Breeze’s cryptic statements, on X, like. “They already have their guy of the future unless his plan is to potentially go to Colorado for a year while they get Julian Lewis ready.” Even though there is an underlying warning in it for Kaidon, it’s a concern for Julian Lewis, as with experienced players joining the program, his learning process might get affected.

With a hope of becoming a starting quarterback, speculation about being in the backup position is not something a five-star recruit would desire.

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Is Deion Sanders risking Julian Lewis's future by considering experienced quarterbacks like Mikey Keene?

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