Deion Sanders Explains Why He Turned Down Cowboys Coaching Job<\/p>\n
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Deion Sanders disclosed the reason he chose not to coach the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n
Deion Sanders disclosed the reason he chose not to coach the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n
Deion Sanders had a conversation with Jerry Jones about the Dallas Cowboys\u2019 head coaching position, but one major factor prevented it from happening.<\/p>\n
Following the Cowboys\u2019 decision to fire Mike McCarthy, Sanders quickly emerged as a potential candidate. He had discussions with Jones, fueling speculation that he might leave Colorado for Dallas. However, Sanders never formally interviewed for the role and remains committed to coaching the Buffaloes.<\/p>\n
During the NFL Honors ceremony on Thursday, Sanders embraced Jones and shared why the position wasn\u2019t right for him.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not coaching without my son. And they\u2019ve made a huge investment in their quarterback. They understood that,\u201d Sanders told Kayla Nicole of the I AM ATHLETE podcast. \u201cI\u2019m not stepping into that role without my baby.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sanders was referring to Dak Prescott, who signed the most lucrative contract in NFL history with the Cowboys in September. Prescott agreed to a four-year, $240 million extension, making it financially unfeasible for Dallas to move on from him.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the Cowboys were unlikely to be in a position to draft Sanders\u2019 son, Shedeur. He is projected as an early first-round pick, while Dallas holds the No. 12 selection.<\/p>\n
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Remains a Strong Supporter of Deion Sanders<\/p>\n
Jones addressed the rumors linking Sanders to the Cowboys\u2019 coaching job, emphasizing his admiration for Sanders both personally and professionally.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not about why not Deion. I\u2019m one of his biggest supporters, both as a coach and as a person. Deion has an almost magical effect on young athletes. It\u2019s not just because of his athletic ability; it\u2019s the way he approaches his talent,\u201d Jones said. \u201cDeion primarily speaks to gifted athletes. If you want someone who knows how to transform natural ability into something special, prime time, he\u2019s your guy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jones also reinforced the Cowboys\u2019 urgency to win now, using Prescott\u2019s contract as proof.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t have made Dak Prescott the highest-paid player in the NFL if we weren\u2019t in win-now mode,\u201d Jones told The Athletic\u2019s Dianna Russini. \u201cIt\u2019s shocking to be at this Super Bowl without the Cowboys. That wasn\u2019t my expectation when I signed that deal.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo we\u2019re going to do whatever it takes to get there\u2026 I understand what\u2019s required to reach that level, and we\u2019ll make those moves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cowboys Move Forward With Brian Schottenheimer<\/p>\n
The Cowboys officially appointed Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach. The team also interviewed Philadelphia Eagles coordinator Kellen Moore, former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, and Seattle Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re not planning for the future here. Brian\u2019s hiring wasn\u2019t about grooming a coach for later. That\u2019s not what this is. This is a \u2018hit the ground running\u2019 decision,\u201d Jones said. \u201cThis was the best way to maximize the talent we have now while also looking ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
Schottenheimer has been with the Cowboys for the past three seasons, spending two of them as offensive coordinator. Though he brings decades of experience, this will be his first opportunity as a head coach.<\/p>\n
J.R. DeGroote covers the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Lakers for Heavy.com. A graduate of Arizona State, he has extensive experience in digital media, having worked with SBNation and Bleacher Report. He has earned multiple state, regional, and national awards for sports reporting and photography. More about J.R. DeGroote.<\/p>\n
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