Deion Sanders made it clear last month before the Alamo Bowl that he planned to stay to coach the Colorado Buffaloes in the long-term future despite rampant rumors that he could jump.
On Wednesday, Sanders appeared to issue a caveat to his earlier statement. He suggested the only way to go to the NFL was to have the opportunity to coach his children.
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General view of a Colorado Buffaloes football team announcement with head coach Deion Sanders during the second half of a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado, on December 30, 2024. (Images by Ron Chenoy-Imagn)
“You know what? The only way I would consider it is to train my kids,” he said Wednesday on “GMA3.” He put emphasis on “sons,” suggesting he would like to coach both Shedeur and Shilo Sanders.
“I love Colorado. I love my Buffaloes. I love everything we’re building. I love what we’re doing and I love Boulder, Colorado,” he added.
He said in a preview of the upcoming season of “Coach Prime” on Amazon Prime Video that the 2024 season was special because he was “99%” sure it would be his last chance to coach his children.
Sanders could very well do that, but it would take a lot.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, left, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, #2, talk to the media after the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Dec. 28, 2024. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)
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Of the top 10 picks in the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears have head coaching vacancies. Only the Raiders could really have a chance to draft a quarterback.
Shedeur Sanders is expected to be one of the first players selected in the draft, but it will all depend on what the five teams in front of them do. The Tennessee Titans definitely need a quarterback and will likely draft one if they stay at No. 1. The Cleveland Browns need a quarterback, but could go with a veteran free agent. The New York Giants also need a quarterback, but they also have plenty of other needs to address.
Shilo Sanders may not be a first-round pick, which could make it easier for Deion Sanders and any team he coaches to select him.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches his players warm up before the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Nov. 23, 2024. (Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images)
It’s a lot of hypothetical work for each of the Sanders boys to play together. It will have to create a perfect storm, but crazier things have happened in the NFL.
