Deion Sanders’ success with the Colorado Buffaloes has naturally led to speculation that he could soon become an NFL head coach.
The 57-year-old Deion Sanders inherited a Buffaloes team that went a horrid 1-11 during the 2022 season. They finished 4-8 last season but have made even more progress this year, entering the regular season finale with an 8-3 record that has them ranked as the nation’s No. 25 team.
“Prime Time” has said on numerous occasions that he’s happy in Colorado amid speculation that he could leave for the NFL. However, a new report indicates that two specific teams could entice Sanders to take his talents to the NFL.
Speaking on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”, FOX Sports NFL analyst Joel Klatt reported that Sanders may find it difficult “to turn down” offers from the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys:
“I think it would be really hard for him to turn down the New York Giants or the Dallas Cowboys, those brands. Now here’s what I will say, though, is that, and I’ve made this this, it’s not really an argument. I’ve made this point before and I think that it remains truer today than ever, which is as much as Colorado was desperate for Deion Sanders. Deion Sanders needs a place like Colorado.”
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Deion Sanders played for the Cowboys from 1995 to ’99, helping them achieve dynasty status by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl 30. After the season, the Cowboys are widely expected to move on from head coach Mike McCarthy (in the final year of his contract).
It’s unclear what the Giants have planned with 2022 Coach of the Year Brian Daboll, whose club is about to endure a second straight season of double-digit losses.
Deion Sanders Shouldn’t Rush To The NFL
As fun as the idea sounds, Deion Sanders shouldn’t jump to NFL head coaching just yet. As Matt Rhule, Nick Saban, Steve Spurrier, and Urban Meyer showed, college success doesn’t guarantee success in the NFL.
So, Coach Prime shouldn’t rush a move to the NFL. He’s only been coaching in Colorado for two years, and the NFL teams should be keen to see what he can do without Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter before offering him a head coaching role.
