"He doesn't understand how great he could be" — Colorado's Shedeur Sanders sparks buzz with high praise for standout WR Cordale Russell

The Colorado Buffaloes and quarterback Shedeur Sanders are getting ready for the 2024 season, and Sanders is counting on wide receiver transfer Cordale Russell to be a key weapon on the offensive scheme. Russell was a three-star transfer who switched TCU for Colorado in the offseason. In 2023, he redshirted and played in only three games with zero receptions.

Speaking at the Big 12 Media Days on Wednesday, Shedeur Sanders spoke about the confidence he has in Russell to turn into a serious offensive weapon:

“Cordale (Russell) ... He doesn’t understand how great he could be. We’re gonna make sure he gets there."

He was rated as a four-star recruit, the No. 12 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 11 overall prospect in Texas.

What should we expect from Shedeur Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes in their first season in the Big 12?

On Wednesday, Deion Sanders spoke with the media about how he felt about the Buffs' chances in their first season in the Big 12. His response was full of positivity.

"Look at where we are, you've got to be kidding me. I'm a brother from Fort Myers, Florida, and I'm sitting in the darned end zone in Las Vegas talking to the whole darned country about a childish game that I played. Don't you understand how powerful and wonderful it is? I'm so darned thankful to be here," Sanders said.

"I see the want and the fire and desire from our young men, and I can't wait until you get the opportunity to see it as well. I'm very optimistic on what we have on our plate this year," he added.

The objective has to be clear for Deion Sanders' men. In 2023, they had a stunning opening few weeks to the season, but they fell off and finished with a 4-8 overall record. For 2024, Colorado has to finish with a winning record to justify the Deion Sanders project. His son and quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, will be key to this.

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