Deion Sanders might ultimately remain with Colorado football, according to a beat writer covering the Buffs. The rumors surrounding Sanders have been fluctuating between his potential departure to coach the Dallas Cowboys and his continued tenure in Boulder with a renegotiated contract, especially following the disappointing conclusion of CU’s season at the Alamo Bowl against BYU.
However, there might be some clarity on the horizon. Emmanuel Walker of Sports Illustrated suggests that indications point to Sanders staying in Colorado. He highlights that FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt reported the university has offered Sanders a “very good” contract extension, demonstrating their commitment to his long-term vision. Although Sanders has not yet signed, this offer reflects Colorado’s intention to keep him and maintain the momentum he has created in revitalizing the program.
The idea of Sanders returning to Dallas as head coach is appealing but presents several hurdles. These include financial challenges related to potentially drafting Shedeur and moving on from Prescott, along with a $10 million buyout needed to hire Sanders. Additionally, there are concerns about his management style not aligning with Jerry Jones’ hands-on approach.
Currently, Sanders is merely a candidate in name, with no formal interviews set and other coaches ahead of him in the lineup. While the link between Sanders and Jones is strong, and the ‘Prime Effect’ could energize the Cowboys fanbase, these obstacles may prove too great to overcome.
This likely doesn’t mark the end of Sanders-NFL speculation. Until he signs with a professional team, it’s reasonable to expect connections to the Cowboys, the Tom Brady-owned Las Vegas Raiders, and potential opportunities wherever Shedeur Sanders goes—unless he ends up with one of those teams. Nonetheless, any news not clearly indicating Sanders’ exit from Boulder can be viewed as neutral.
