Deion Sanders has been flirting with the Dallas Cowboys, and the NFL in general, in an alleged attempt to raise money for his coaching staff and Colorado football's facilities. As Locked On Buffs' Kevin Borba relayed, Coach Prime looks to build "something special" in Boulder and used the NFL as leverage.
“[Schefter said] Jerry Jones never committed [to giving Deion Sanders the job]… it was just a conversation… if you’re a Colorado fan, you have to be a little pleased. Even though we’ve known for quite some time now that this is Deion Sanders using [Dallas] as leverage," Borba said.
“Deion Sanders is not complaining or leveraging for himself, for his pockets. He’s leveraging to get more help around him. Joel Klatt confirmed that, ‘Colorado needs more investment from fans, more investment in the program. They want to upgrade facilities. They want to upgrade the coaching pool… Coach Prime is trying to do something special.’”
On SI's Emmanuel Walker sees "signs suggesting" Coach Prime staying in Colorado and shunning Dallas in 2025 despite being unenthused by the program's lack of NIL spending outside of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter's insurance policies.
"Amid the speculation, signs suggest Sanders may remain at Colorado. FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt reported that the school has offered Sanders a 'very good' contract extension, reflecting their commitment to his long-term vision. While Sanders has yet to sign, the offer underscores Colorado’s desire to retain him and continue the progress he has made in revitalizing the program," Walker wrote.
"The prospect of Sanders returning to Dallas as head coach is a tantalizing idea, but it faces numerous obstacles. From the financial implications of drafting Shedeur and moving on from Prescott to the $10 million buyout required to bring Sanders to Dallas, the costs are significant. Beyond the numbers, the question of autonomy looms large, with Sanders’ management style potentially clashing with Jones’ hands-on approach.
"For now, Sanders remains a candidate in name only, with no formal interview planned and other coaches ahead of him in the pecking order. While the connection between Sanders and Jones is undeniable, and the 'Prime Effect' would undoubtedly electrify the Cowboys fanbase, the challenges may be insurmountable."
Coach Prime may stick around but it won't be for long if his program isn't well-funded.