Deion Sanders made it clear last month before the Alamo Bowl that he planned to coach the Colorado Buffaloes long-term despite rampant rumors that he might jump.
On Wednesday, Sanders appeared to insert a caveat to his earlier statement. He suggested that the only way he would ever go to the NFL was for an opportunity to coach his sons.
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General view of an advertisement for the Colorado Buffaloes football team featuring head coach Deion Sanders during the second half of a game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colo., on Dec. 30, 2024. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Photos)
“You know what? The only way I would consider it is to train my sons,” he said Wednesday on “GMA3.” He emphasized “sons” and hinted that he would like to train both Shedeur and Shilo Sanders.
“I love Colorado. I love my buffalo. I love everything we build. I love what we do and I love Boulder, Colorado,” he added.
He said in a trailer for the upcoming season of “Coach Prime” on Amazon Prime Video that the 2024 season was special because he was “99%” sure it would be the last opportunity for him to coach his sons .
Sanders could easily do it, but it would take a lot.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, left, and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, #2, talk to the media after the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 28, 2024. (Troy Taormina-Imagn Photos)
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Of the top 10 picks in the NFL draft, the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears each have open times. Only the Raiders could really have a shot at selecting a quarterback.
Shedeur Sanders is expected to be one of the first players taken in the draft, but it will all depend on what the five teams ahead of them do. The Tennessee Titans certainly need a quarterback and will likely select one if they go No. 1. The Cleveland Browns need a quarterback, but could choose to go after a veteran free agent. The New York Giants also need a quarterback, but they also have a lot of other needs to address.
Shilo Sanders may not be a first-round pick, which could make it easier for Deion Sanders and whatever team he’s coaching to select him.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches his players warm up prior to the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and Colorado Buffaloes at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 23, 2024. (Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Photos)
It’s a lot of hypothetical work for each of the Sanders boys to play together. A perfect storm must be created, but crazier things have happened in the NFL.
