No one is more obsessed with the idea of a “Primetime” Dallas sequel than Jerry Jones.
Jones is currently leading the search for the Cowboys' next head coach following the departure of Mike McCarthy, with a focus on team great and Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders. The topic continues to spread. Sanders said he would “almost certainly accept” the top job in Dallas if he received an offer from any of the 82 teams. According to a new report, the owner is 1 year old.
“If Jerry Jones made him an offer to be the Cowboys' next head coach, he would almost certainly accept, and others have encouraged him to pursue it, and Jones is enthusiastic about the idea. I hear that.” This was reported by Cowboys official Ed Warder. Thursday.
Sanders, who just completed his second season in Boulder, has been rumored to be involved in the Cowboys' opening day after news broke on Monday that McCarthy and the organization would not extend his five-year contract.
McCarthy, the Packers' Super Bowl-winning coach, compiled a 49-35 record over five seasons with the Cowboys, including three playoff appearances.
Shortly after McCarthy retired, Sanders told ESPN. On Monday night, he discussed the vacancy with Jones, calling it an “interesting” opportunity.
“It’s really nice and interesting to hear from Jerry Jones.” Sanders said. “I love Jerry and I believe in Jerry. When you get off the phone and process and think about it, it's interesting. But I love Boulder and our team, our coaches, our students. I love the organization and everything about the community.”
Sanders spent five seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Cowboys, winning a Super Bowl with Dallas in January 1996.
The Cowboys currently have one of six open spots in the NFL's recruiting cycle this season, along with the Jets, Jaguars, Raiders, Saints and Bears. The Patriots hired franchise legend Mike Vrabel on Sunday.
With the NFL coaching cycle in full swing earlier this month, Sanders was asked on “GMA3” what it would take for the 57-year-old to make the leap to the pros.
“The only way I can think of is to coach my boys,” Sanders said of Shedeur and safety Shiloh, one of the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft class.
Shedur, 22, was seen attending a Mavericks game in Dallas on Tuesday.
Sanders isn't the only Cowboys alumnus reportedly involved in the club's vacancies.
While former tight end Jason Witten's name has been floated, the team also requested an interview with former offensive coordinator and current Eagles assistant Kellen Moore.
Former Jets coach Robert Saleh is also a candidate for the position.
