The Dallas Cowboys are making headlines once again, as rumors swirl about Deion Sanders potentially replacing Mike McCarthy as head coach. Just hours after news broke that McCarthy and the Cowboys wouldn’t agree to a contract extension, reports began linking Sanders to the position.
Currently the head coach at the University of Colorado, Sanders has revitalized the Buffaloes program, leading them to a bowl game after two impressive seasons. His NFL pedigree, including a Hall of Fame career and a storied tenure with the Cowboys, makes him an intriguing candidate for Jerry Jones, the Cowboys’ owner known for bold moves.
NFL insiders suggest that conversations between Sanders and Jones have already taken place. If true, this could be a game-changing hire for Dallas. Jerry Jones loves to make a splash, and hiring Sanders would certainly qualify as one of the biggest splashes in recent memory. Sanders, who has shown his ability to turn programs around, might find the Cowboys job too enticing to pass up. The team’s prestige and Jones’ willingness to cater to his coach’s vision could make Dallas an ideal landing spot.
If Sanders were to take over, the ripple effects across the NFL could be seismic. A scenario gaining traction is Sanders orchestrating moves to bring his two star players from Colorado-Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders-to Dallas. Hunter, a two-way phenom and Heisman Trophy winner, is projected as a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Shedeur, Deion’s son and one of the top quarterback prospects in his class, is also expected to be an early first-round selection.
What happens if Sanders takes the helm?
It’s easy to imagine Sanders pushing for trades to secure both players in the draft. For this to happen, Dallas would likely need to part with quarterback Dak Prescott and other significant assets.
The Cowboys currently hold the No. 12 pick in 2025 but would need to leap into the top five for Hunter and acquire another high first-rounder for Shedeur. Can you fathom what would happen in the NFL world if Sanders gets hired by Jones, and then trades Prescott and who knows what else to land these two stars?
The entertainment value of such moves would be immense, not just for Cowboys fans but for football enthusiasts everywhere. It’s a scenario that feels tailor-made for the drama and spectacle of America’s Team.
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