FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are within the early phases of their search to switch Mike McCarthy as head coach, however one identify is already recognized: former Cowboys cornerback and present Colorado coach Deion Sanders.
A supply mentioned Cowboys proprietor and normal supervisor Jerry Jones and Sanders spoke Monday, and whereas an interview has not been scheduled, the 2 are anticipated to proceed their dialogue. Fox Sports activities first reported the dialog between the 2 sides.
Sanders was linked to a Cowboys job that was not even open within the fall.
“To listen to from Jerry Jones is actually pleasant, and it is intriguing,” Sanders instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday evening. “I like Jerry and consider in Jerry. After you hold up and course of it, and give it some thought, it is intriguing. However I like Boulder and all the things there may be about our group, the coaches, our scholar physique and the group.”
Sanders simply accomplished his second season at Colorado, the place he has posted a 13-12 document, together with a 9-4 mark in 2024 throughout which the Buffaloes had the Heisman Trophy winner in vast receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter.
In November, Sanders was requested about potential curiosity from NFL groups.
“I am comfortable the place I’m, man,” Sanders mentioned. “I’ve bought a kickstand down. You already know what a kickstand is? … Meaning I am resting. I am good, I am comfortable, I am excited. I am keen about the place I’m. I find it irresistible right here, actually do.”
Sanders obtained a five-year, $29.5 million contract when he was employed at Colorado in late 2022 after his profitable run at Jackson State.
Sanders performed 5 seasons of his Corridor of Fame profession for the Cowboys, serving to the group win Tremendous Bowl XXX in 1996 towards the Pittsburgh Steelers. He remained in north Texas after his taking part in profession ended, and he has maintained a detailed relationship with the Jones household.
Per the NFL’s Rooney Rule, groups should interview two exterior minority head coach candidates of their search.
The Cowboys introduced Monday that they and McCarthy would half methods after 5 seasons. McCarthy posted a 49-35 regular-season document, together with a 7-10 mark this season.
Guidelines prohibit any interviews to be scheduled but, however McCarthy is anticipated to interview with the Chicago Bears as early as Wednesday, in line with a number of sources. The New Orleans Saints are also anticipated to interview McCarthy.
