Troy Aikman recently expressed optimism about the possibility of Deion Sanders, currently the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, joining the Dallas Cowboys as their head coach.

This speculation has gained momentum as the Cowboys struggle during the 2024 season, with head coach Mike McCarthy’s contract set to expire at the end of the season and no extension in sight.

Deion Sanders, a Hall-of-Fame cornerback and former Cowboys player, has been thriving as a college football coach. His success at Colorado, which includes a potential Big 12 Championship berth, has solidified his reputation as a transformative leader.

His ability to attract top talent, demonstrated by high-profile recruit flips like Travis Hunter, has been highlighted as a unique skill that could translate well to the NFL​​​​.

Michael Irvin, another Cowboys legend, added fuel to the discussion, suggesting Sanders might consider the Cowboys’ job if the team drafts his son, Shedeur Sanders, a star quarterback at Colorado. However, with Dak Prescott as the Cowboys’ franchise quarterback, this scenario seems unlikely.

Sanders himself has remained focused on his work at Colorado, dismissing rumors of a move to the NFL for now​​​​.

Meanwhile, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has praised Sanders’ coaching abilities but emphasized that it’s premature to consider him for the NFL.

For now, the speculation highlights the admiration for Sanders’ coaching style and his potential impact at the professional level​​.