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Deion Sanders Reportedly Lands New DC in Anthony Weaver as Colorado Prey on the Ravens After Mike Macdonald’s Departure

Published 02/01/2024, 1:03 AM EST

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Coach Prime’s promise of swift action unfolds as the Colorado Buffaloes anticipate a game-changing addition. With Sanders being the dynamic force at the helm, he has teased the team’s defensive coordinator position. As the winds of change blow through Boulder, it has been reportedly suggested that Sanders has earned the trust of Anthony Weaver.

With the esteemed Baltimore Ravens assistant defensive line coach into the fold, the Buffaloes are to witness their defensive prowess reach new heights. However, it was after Mike Macdonald departed from Ravens that propelled Sanders to count on Weaver. 

Sanders’ swift action to earn Weaver’s commitment

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As per the reports, Sanders in an interview with Undisputed had promised to find the Buffaloes a defensive coordinator. Surprisingly, Coach Prime made the impossible possible by finding an alternative in Weaver. The Ravens’ defensive coordinator brings in a wealth of experience having served as the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans.  

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With over 12 years of coaching under his belt, Weaver’s NFL pedigree seamlessly aligns with the vision that Sanders holds aiming at improving Colorado’s defense. Stepping into his 14th overall season of coaching, his potential appointment represents a significant leap forward for Sanders’ program. 

Interestingly, the Ravens’ defensive line coach has been a top prospect to fill up vacancies for other programs including the Atlanta Falcons the most recent being Miami Dolphins. However, reportedly, it is Coach Prime’s promise of swift action that materializes with the likely addition of Weaver. With this, the decision comes as a blow for the Ravens, the first being Mike Macdonald’s move to the Seattle Seahawks. 

Changing position in Ravens continues

The Seahawks officially introduced Macdonald as their new head coach on January 31, Wednesday. Wasting no time in finalizing their decision, the Seahawks swiftly moved from the second interview to the official announcement. With this, he assumes the title of the NFL’s youngest coach at the age of 36. 

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Before this, Macdonald had spent nine of the past 10 seasons as Ravens’ defensive staff, which earned him the reputation as one of the brightest defensive minds in the league. Since the Ravens already have a post to fill, Weaver’s potential appointment serves as a significant leap forward for the Buffaloes. 

Even though, as of now, Sanders is yet to make an official announcement about Weaver taking up a new role in the program, expectations are looming high for Buffaloes’ strategy for the upcoming seasons. Along with this, inquisitiveness grows behind the coach’s reason for choosing to join Coach Prime’s squad over the Dolphins and Falcons.  

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Prospects escalate regarding the Buffaloes’ defensive mastery with an NFL-inspired approach. Deion Sanders’ move to include Weavers leaves fans fixing their eyes to witness the impact of the strategic prowess on the team’s future successes. 

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