(Video) Deion Sanders sets the conditions for coaching in the NFL
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders repeatedly denied about having interests of coaching in the NFL but he might if he gets to coach his boys.
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After leading the Colorado Buffaloes to a 9-3 finish—the college program’s first winning season since 2016—several NFL teams identified Deion Sanders as a potential head coach candidate. It’s a no-brainer considering his Hall of Fame status.
Sanders on the other hand, repeatedly turned down any advances from leaving Colorado for the NFL. He assured the fans in Boulder that he would stick around to build the foundation and culture of a winning program.
“I love Colorado. I love my Buffaloes. I love everything that we’re building,” Deion Sanders said on Wednesday while promoting his docuseries ‘Coach Prime’ on the show ‘GMA3 [Good Morning America]: What You Need to Know.’
According to the New York Post, the University of Colorado’s profit skyrocketed since Sanders became head coach. The college saw an 892% increase in team store revenue this year and a 2,544% surge year-over-year for the month of September (2023-2024). Sanders brought with him a massive fan following of stars, putting the Buffaloes on the college football map. So it would prove hard for NFL teams to lure the 57-year-old away from Colorado unless they meet one specific condition.
The only way I would consider is to coach [both] my sons.
Deion Sanders said
Coach Prime on the chance of possibly coaching his sons in the NFL?:
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“ The only way I would consider, is to coach my SONS.”
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Quarterback Shedeur Sanders and defensive back Shilo Sanders declared for the draft right after Colorado’s season ended. Shilo is projected to be a late third- or early fourth-round pick whereas Shedeur is a top-10 pick and as per a few NFL scouts, he may even be a top-3 pick. However, Coach Prime wants both of his boys to play for the same team, and if the team has a vacancy for the head coach, then he might consider it.
Deion Sanders reveals Shedeur and Shilo’s draft day plans
The Sanders family is excited about the draft as they will finally get to find out which NFL teams they get to play for. However, neither of them will be present for the ceremony at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from April 24-26.
Deion first hinted that they would not attend the draft ceremony last year and it was later confirmed by Shedeur while Travis Hunter (the Heisman Trophy winner and potential first-overall pick) refrained from any comment on the matter until now.
We’re going to do it in Boulder, Colorado, and celebrate it with the fans in the gymnasium. We’re going to pack the house—it’s going to be phenomenal. But those two [Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter] will probably go in the first two to three picks.
Deion Sanders said on GMA
Coach Prime said that Shedeur, Travis, Shilo and several other players will spend Draft Day with the Fans in Colorado Gymnasium ?
— We Coming ? (@SkoBuffsGoBuffs) January 8, 2025
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Shedeur had a phenomenal year 2 in Colorado, completing 353 passes for 4134 yards, 37 passing, and 4 rushing touchdowns. Hunter caught 92 passes for 1152 yards for 14 touchdowns as a receiver along with 32 combined tackles, 4 interceptions, 11 pass deflections, and 4 forced fumbles.
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