After completely turning around the University of Colorado football program, there appears to be some smoke surrounding Deion Sanders moving to the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys had approached Sanders, who all but turned down the opportunity but admitted it was “intriguing.”
Sanders himself said he would consider coaching in the NFL if it meant continuing to coach his children. Shedeur is vying to be the top pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders himself said he would consider coaching in the NFL if it meant continuing to coach his children. Shedeur is vying to be the top pick in this year’s NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
But while the idea of ​​continuing the family affair sounds appealing, one NFL great says he’d prefer to see Sanders stay in college, for very good reasons.
Simply put, Vince Wilfork believes college kids need Coach Prime more than professional athletes.
“It’s more of an advantage for the university, because it can reach a lot of young kids,” Wilfork said in a recent interview with Pak Gazette Digital. “Everyone has their own dream, but looking outward, he can touch more lives when it’s important than having a guy who makes millions of dollars and you can’t communicate with him. They can get to that point with his leadership.
“What he represents can really help those young people. I would rather see him help the kids, because they need it more than the guys who make millions of dollars. I just see him as a pioneer at this level.”
The Dallas Cowboys approached Deion Sanders, who all but turned down the opportunity. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)
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Sanders’ first coaching job came with Jackson State, and once he landed the job at Colorado, several players followed him, including his sons and Travis Hunter, who became this season’s Heisman Trophy winner as a basketball superstar. two ways. Hunter is also slated to be a top-five pick, as is his quarterback.
When Hunter won the Heisman, he shared a long hug with his coach, crying on his shoulder.
Deion Sanders’ first coaching job was with Jackson State, and once he got the job at Colorado, several players followed him. (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
The Buffaloes controlled their own destiny in the College Football Playoff, but exited the Big 12 championship game after losing to Kansas in the penultimate game of the regular season.
