Dallas Cowboys Pursue Deion Sanders for Head Coach Role After McCarthy Departure

The Dallas Cowboys are hitting the ground running in their search for a new head coach following Mike McCarthy’s departure on Monday morning. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones has already made a bold move by reaching out to a familiar face from the Cowboys’ storied past — Deion Sanders, the current head coach at Colorado, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Deion Sanders: A Prime Candidate for the Cowboys

Deion Sanders, also known as “Coach Prime,” is being considered one of the top candidates for the Cowboys’ head coaching position. This makes sense given Sanders’ legendary connection to the franchise. He won Super Bowl XXX with Dallas in 1995 during his first season with the team — the last time the Cowboys hoisted the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. His previous experience with the Cowboys makes him an appealing choice to a franchise looking to get back to its championship-winning ways.

Despite this, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are not solely focused on Sanders. Schultz also revealed that the Cowboys intend to interview other potential candidates as part of their head coaching search.

Could Coach Prime Make the Leap to the NFL?

While Deion Sanders has long publicly dismissed interest in coaching at the NFL level, this phone call from Jerry Jones was one he couldn’t ignore. According to Schultz, “Sanders is listening, and talks are expected to continue as Jerry Jones explores the possibility of bringing Coach Prime to the NFL.” This marks a potential shift in Sanders’ thinking about making the jump to the big leagues.

Sanders has become a galvanizing force in the coaching world. His time at Jackson State University transformed the program into a powerhouse in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) realm, making them contenders for the prestigious Celebration Bowl. After his move to Colorado, Sanders helped the Buffaloes achieve their best season since 2016, finishing with a 9-4 record and reaching as high as 16th overall in national rankings.

Cowboys Looking for a Fresh Start

The Cowboys are clearly in need of a change after a disappointing 7-10 season, which ended a streak of three consecutive 12-5 campaigns. With fans growing restless, bringing in a charismatic figure like Deion Sanders could help revive the franchise’s image and energy. Sanders’ ability to reignite fan enthusiasm was evident at both Jackson State and Colorado, where he created a buzz around the teams. The Cowboys could certainly use someone who can re-engage their fanbase and restore excitement around the team.

The firing of Mike McCarthy, who failed to secure a new contract with the team, has left the Cowboys with an opportunity to turn the page. Will Deion Sanders be the man to help lead them back to the top? Only time will tell, but his involvement in the conversation indicates that Jerry Jones is willing to make bold moves to find the right fit for the team’s future.

As the Cowboys continue their search for their 10th head coach, the addition of Deion Sanders could bring an exciting new chapter for the franchise, one that might just rekindle the winning ways that fans have been longing for.