Deion Sanders Reveals Intriguing New Plan For Freshman Quarterback Julian Lewis

Lewis and "Coach Prime" are seemingly prioritizing experience with their decision to keep the freshman on the field for Colorado's final few games. Barring transfer, Lewis is expected to earn the starting quarterback job next season.

"Coach Prime" was asked about Lewis potentially taking a redshirt following last week's loss to Arizona.

"I don't know his thought process or his parents. I have no idea. I just control what we would control," Sanders said. "He's a worker. He's going to try his best to get it done. But I'm glad we got to that conclusion... You gotta understand, I'm for the kids. If that's (redshirt) what they want, that's what they get. I'm not going to mandate you gotta play. Whatever's best for these young men's careers, I'm for that."

Julian Lewis' New Colorado Outlook

Lewis and the Buffs are seemingly building toward next year with hopes of reaching a bowl game now slim. Nearly a full month of starts should give Lewis some valuable experience and confidence heading into an important offseason for the talented quarterback.

"He's a young kid and is gonna make young kid mistakes, but it's up to the staff to get him prepared, to get him ready so he can be concise and precise," Sanders said. "He has to make quick reads and get the ball out of and run when he feels pressure, and just be himself. Just do what you've been doing your whole life."