This past week, the Buffaloes made one of the most underrated yet impactful coaching additions of the offseason—Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. Coach Prime continues to stack his staff with NFL pedigree, and Leftwich brings a wealth of knowledge that could elevate Colorado’s offense to the next level.
Leftwich was instrumental in guiding Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory, orchestrating one of the NFL’s most high-powered offenses. From 2020 to 2021, his Buccaneers led the league in scoring, averaging 30.4 points per game.
Now, he’s bringing that same expertise to Boulder, working alongside Pat Shurmur to shape the offense for five-star quarterback Julian Lewis and a dynamic group of playmakers.
The biggest impact? The quarterback position. Leftwich, a former first-round NFL quarterback himself, has been praised for his ability to develop signal-callers. His experience working with Brady gives him instant credibility, and his offensive philosophy aligns with what Lewis and the Buffs want to accomplish.
This is the type of hire that not only secures a top recruit like Lewis but also ensures his development is in elite hands.
Colorado struggled offensively at times last season, despite flashes of brilliance. The addition of Leftwich provides another elite football mind in the room, ensuring the Buffs don’t just rely on talent but also have the strategic prowess to compete in the loaded Big 12.
This move is just another example of how Coach Prime is reshaping the standard at Colorado—and college football in general. Hiring NFL-caliber minds isn’t normal in college football, but in Boulder, it’s becoming the expectation.