The speculation surrounding Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys coaching vacancy has generated significant buzz, fueled by reports of informal conversations between Coach Prime and team owner Jerry Jones. While an official interview has yet to be scheduled, the possibility of Sanders stepping into the NFL coaching world has captured attention.
The Informal Connection is ‘intriguing’ to more than just Coach Prime. Dallas journalist Jean-Jacques Taylor and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport have highlighted that a formal interview between Jones and Sanders is unlikely. Given Sanders’ proximity to Dallas, Jones could easily hold private discussions with him away from the public eye, avoiding the scrutiny that comes with formal processes.
The Cowboys don’t need to officially interview Deion. He lives an hour east of Dallas. Jerry can drive to his compound and talk to to him for two days and no one would know unless they wanted you to know
— IAmJeanJacquesTaylor (@JJTJournalist) January 17, 2025
Other reports suggest Sanders might be leveraging the Cowboys’ interest to secure a lucrative extension at Colorado. It’s a common tactic among college coaches, and with Sanders’ rising profile and success, Colorado would likely be motivated to retain him…