FRISCO — It seems the Dallas Cowboys’ search for a new head coach has turned into quite the rollercoaster. Ever since Mike McCarthy was let go last week, the rumor mill has been churning out potential candidates like there’s no tomorrow, from established NFL names to even some surprises out of the high school ranks.
One name that unexpectedly popped onto the radar was Deion Sanders. His candidacy created a buzz across the national sports scene. But like many names in this coaching carousel, the initial hype surrounding Sanders has simmered down as the Cowboys lined up other interviews for the much-coveted position.
Yet, Nick Saban’s got his own take – and he’s not shy about it. The legendary coach recently made an appearance on The Pivot Podcast, where he didn’t hold back on expressing his hope for Sanders landing the Cowboys job. “I want him to get that job,” Saban announced, adding another layer to the ongoing speculation.
However, the dynamics of a coaching hire are never simple. There are several hurdles in the way, starting with Sanders himself. It’s not entirely clear if he’s eyeing the position, or if it’s more about Jerry Jones lending a helping hand to an old friend who’s in line for a salary boost at Colorado.
Despite the obvious headline of a Sanders-Jones collaboration, it’s critical to note that Dallas has already put four candidates through the interview process. While Deion and Jerry might have had talks, these casual discussions don’t quite count as formal interviews, leaving some fans frustrated with the current trajectory of the search.
There’s also the matter of chemistry. Could the larger-than-life personalities of Sanders and Jones coexist harmoniously at The Star? It’s the kind of question that could make or break any real possibility of Deion stepping into the Cowboys’ spotlight.
The reality of the coaching search is that it’s as unpredictable as they come — the picture could shift drastically within hours. For now, the idea of Sanders coaching America’s Team remains more fantasy than fact, a dream that resonates significantly more with Saban than it might with the Cowboys’ front office. But in the world of sports, where surprises are par for the course, Sanders’ name might not be absent from the tale just yet.
