Deion Sanders is the top favorite for the head coach job with the Dallas Cowboys, or at least that’s what Jordan Schultz reported. However, the response from Prime Time may not be what Jerry Jones wants to hear, and it certainly won’t sit well with fans who are eager to know who will take control of the team.
According to Sanders, he’s enjoyed his conversations with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, admitting to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, “I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up, and process it, and think about it, it’s intriguing.” But he also reaffirmed his commitment to the Buffaloes, saying, “But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body, and the community.”
It’s worth noting that Sanders has repeatedly turned down NFL head coaching offers. One of the reasons he’s given is that it would be impossible for him to work with players who make more money than he does, as he believes motivating such players would be nearly impossible, a sentiment he shared with Rich Eisen last year.
It’s worth noting that Deion Sanders had a solid college season with Colorado, finishing with a 9-4 overall record. This marked his first winning season with the program, after a 4-8 record in his first year in 2023. Meanwhile, the Cowboys ended their season with a 7-10 record.
Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes talks with Shedeur Sanders #2 during the second half of a game against the UCF Knights at FBC Mortgage Stadium on September 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
Deep Problems for the Cowboys
If Sanders were to take the head coach position with the Cowboys, he would have a lot of issues to address, including the struggles of Dak Prescott, who hasn’t been as efficient as expected lately and is now recovering from surgery that could leave his return to full form in doubt for 2025.
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Kellen Moore Might Be What the Franchise Needs
Given Sanders’ response regarding his potential hiring, it’s unlikely he will become the Cowboys’ head coach. As a result, the name Kellen Moore is gaining traction. Moore, who also played for the Cowboys but never won anything with them, has valuable experience with the franchise as a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator. He currently works with the Eagles.
