Deion Sanders Talks About NFL Coaching Speculation

Colorado’s head football coach Deion Sanders has been the subject of speculation regarding a potential move to an NFL head coaching role.

As of now, however, these remain mere rumors. Coach Prime took the time to respond to questions about his future on Tuesday.

“I’m happy where I am, man,” Sanders told reporters. “I’ve got a kickstand down. You know what a kickstand is?… That means I’m resting. I’m good, I’m happy, I’m excited. I’m enthusiastic about where I am. I love it here, truly do.”

🗣️ Deion Sanders

“I’m happy where I am. I got my kickstand down. I love it here. Truly do.”

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The NFL Hall of Famer also mentioned that reporters should refrain from discussing his future in front of his athletic director, Rick George.

“You going to talk like that with my AD in here, that’s so disrespectful,” Sanders said. “You going to talk about me going somewhere with my AD in here?”

“The NFL needs someone like Deion Sanders, quite honestly. He fits the NFL, it’s a matter of whether or not the NFL fits him.”

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— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) November 19, 2024

Fans, in particular, speculate that Sanders, a former player for the Cowboys, could be an ideal candidate for a role in Dallas.

Former teammate Michael Irvin claims that according to his sources, Sanders would indeed be open to accepting a head coaching role in the NFL.

Michael Irvin says “100%” Deion Sanders would accept the Cowboys job if they draft Shedeur Sanders:

“100%. And I can tell you, good sources have told me that. Great sources have told me that.”

That would be INSANE 👀pic.twitter.com/PYpbnw8csE

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 20, 2024

It’s worth noting that Sanders’ son, Shedeur, is planning to enter the 2025 NFL Draft, providing further incentive for Coach Prime to consider the jump.

The Cowboys’ defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who has past ties to Sanders from their time together at Jackson State, was also queried about Sanders potentially moving to the NFL.

#Cowboys DC Mike Zimmer was hesitant to comment on Deion Sanders’ potential as an NFL head coach, but he confirmed that they communicate regularly.

“I know he’s told me multiple times that he’s really happy at Colorado,” Zimmer stated.

Zimmer served as a consultant at Jackson State for Sanders in 2022. pic.twitter.com/UuFKTcm6XZ

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) November 19, 2024

Ultimately, Coach Prime has enjoyed remarkable success since taking the helm at Colorado, transforming a 2-11 team from 2022 to an impressive 8-2 record this season.