The Dallas Cowboys made headlines on Monday by parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy, who had been leading the team since 2020.
With this coaching change, discussions regarding potential successors have intensified, and former star defensive back Deion Sanders has reportedly engaged in talks about the opening.
Michael Irvin, a Hall of Fame wide receiver and former teammate of Sanders in Dallas, expressed his desire for Sanders to take over as head coach during an appearance on Fox Sports 1’s “Speak,” reminiscing about his experiences with Sanders’ son.
In his prime, Sanders was one of the NFL’s premier cornerbacks and one of the few athletes to excel in two sports simultaneously. After joining the Cowboys in the 1995 season, he teamed up with Irvin to secure the franchise’s third Super Bowl title in just four years.
Since that championship run, the Cowboys have not made it back to the Super Bowl or even reached the NFC Championship Game, resulting in the franchise being viewed as somewhat of a joke among NFL fans in recent years.
During the past two years, Sanders has proven to be an effective head coach at the University of Colorado Boulder, which has fueled speculation that he may consider a move to the NFL.
Although the current Cowboys roster is filled with star talent, it is also burdened by a costly and unbalanced lineup that poses challenges for enhancement, especially given the team’s limited salary cap flexibility.
As a result, the next head coach may find their influence over team performance restricted, particularly due to the involvement of owner Jerry Jones.
