Deion Sanders has been strongly linked to the Las Vegas Raiders, with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that many in the industry expect Tom Brady to have a say in the coaching search that could kick off if/when Antonio Pierce is fired.
"The belief among many in the league is that Tom Brady, now a minority owner of the Raiders, will have some level of influence over major decisions, and team owner Mark Davis will covet his knowledge and insight," he said. "If Brady is looking for a fellow GOAT, Sanders has a compelling case as the best cornerback in NFL history."
The Brady-Coach Prime connection is an easy one to make. It only helps that cause when Shedeur Sanders seems to be projecting his Raiders interest every Sunday when Las Vegas loses a game.
Does it sound like a great headline when a GOAT is looking for another GOAT? Absolutely. But the odds of it happening are low.
One NFL staffer made it clear the differences between college and the pros. The staffer also made the case for why Sanders would probably decline the chance to make the jump.
"He's a good fundraiser and college guys buy into what he sells," the personnel director said. "He's tried to hire good coaches, but have heard that he can be hard to work for. And I'm not sure the NFL guys will be in as quickly and also stay as engaged."
Coach Prime has everything he needs in Colorado. There's an obsession to see him at a "bigger" school or in the pros, but just because it makes for good headlines, doesn't mean it has any chance of happening.