One name that quickly gained traction was that of Deion Sanders, the legendary former Cowboy player. With ties to the franchise and a growing reputation as a successful coach, Sanders seemed like a natural candidate.
Unlike NFL teams that have to follow protocols to interview current NFL coaches, there is no such red tape to navigate when a franchise wants to chat with a college coach. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones could have Deion over to The Star, or a Starbucks, and that’s an interview.
Deion Sanders has been heavily rumored to be the Dallas Cowboys’ next head coach, and his latest Instagram story will only intensify those rumors.
In 2023, Colorado coach Deion Sanders slammed the door on coaching in the NFL, saying “ I would never do that .” More recently, he said he’d only do the thing he said he’d never do if he’s coaching his sons. Now, there’s a chance he’ll be coaching in the NFL, without coaching one or both of his sons.
There's a legitimate chance that Colorado head coach and former Dallas Cowboys star Deion Sanders could soon coach the franchise with which he won his
Sanders reportedly express interest in both the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys openings, per multiple reports. Sanders confirmed he spoke with Jones to ESPN. However, the Cowboys are already in the process of interviewing candidates, having completed meetings with Robert Salah and Kellen Moore for the position.
Colorado coach Deion Sanders has won at every one of his stops, most recently taking the Buffaloes from 1-11 to their first nine-win season since 2016 in two years on the job. With all his success, it makes sense that NFL teams will take an interest in his services.
Deion Sanders has reportedly taken a strong interest in coaching the Cowboys and would “almost certainly accept” an offer.
On Friday, the Dallas Cowboys promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach, replacing Mike McCarthy. While the Cowboys ultimately hired internally, there was no shortage of rumors swirling about outside options vying for the job.
Four Colorado Buffaloes quarterbacks have been drafted into the NFL draft. Shedeur Sanders looks to make it five in April.
Deion Sanders' son has clapped back at a popular sports personality who thinks Shilo Sanders' draft stock has fallen.