It seemed like a crazy dream that Deion Sanders could become the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, but something seemed to be percolating Monday night.
Sanders and Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones have discussed the possibility of Coach Prime jumping from the college ranks to the NFL, FOX Sports reported, citing multiple sources. Talks were reportedly expected to continue as Dallas begins its search for a new head coach.
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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders watches against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium. (Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
NFL Network reported that Sanders has “some interest” in the Cowboys’ job, and Dallas also has “some interest” in possibly adding him.
“Listening to Jerry Jones is really charming and intriguing,” Sanders later told ESPN. “I love Jerry and I believe in Jerry. After hanging up and processing it and thinking about it, it’s intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community.”
Sanders had long resisted talk of leaving the Colorado Buffaloes for the NFL. However, he recently offered an ultimatum about whether he would take a job in the NFL if he had the opportunity to coach his children.
It may be difficult for the Cowboys to select quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the first round. Sanders is expected to be one of the first players taken off the board. Dallas has the 12th pick in the draft and would need to make a big move to move up the board. The Cowboys could potentially select Shilo Sanders later in the draft.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, center, walks off the field following an NCAA football game against Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eugene, Oregon. (AP Photo/Amanda Lomán)
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Deion Sanders played for the Cowboys from 1995 to 1999. He was a part of the organization’s last Super Bowl, in 1995. He was a Pro Bowler in four of those five seasons.
The Cowboys parted ways with Mike McCarthy early Monday after five seasons.
“Throughout Mike McCarthy’s tenure here, including the last few weeks, I have been very complimentary of the work he has done,” Jones said in a statement. “That has applied to our record over that period, the unity and culture of our team, Mike’s qualifications and track record of success, and on a personal level as a great human being.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, with Deion Sanders and his wife during a press conference to announce his signing with the Dallas Cowboys. (Bill Frakes/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
“I have great respect for Mike, and he has led the team through unique and challenging times during his tenure.”
