"I want him to get that job": Nick Saban Gives Big Thumbs Up to Deion Sanders for Cowboys Job

The Dallas Cowboys' search for a new head coach has been full of twists and turns, but one name keeps popping up: Deion Sanders. After Jerry Jones parted ways with Mike McCarthy, the news that he contacted the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes created rumors that Sanders could be the next head coach of America's Team. The Cowboys haven't set up an official interview yet, but Sanders has been open about the call from Jones, revealing how flattering and intriguing it was.“To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it’s intriguing. I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up, and process it, and think about it, it’s intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body and the community,” Sanders told ESPN after speaking to Jones.Saban, who knows a thing or two about coaching legends, expressed his immense respect for Sanders, not just as a coach but as a person. He praised Sanders for his ability to market programs, building national interest wherever he’s been, whether it was Jackson State or now at Colorado. Saban pointed out that Sanders’ teams have always been well-coached, emphasizing that Sanders’ success is no accident.On the Pivot Podcast, Sanders received the ultimate endorsement from Saban as he expressed, "I want him to get that job."As a mentor who has seen his fair share of success at the highest level, Saban is a big name to back up Sanders. Indeed, his support arrives at a point when the Cowboys are considering quite a number of candidates, yet Saban happens to believe Sanders has the required leadership qualities for the Cowboys.“I have a tremendous amount of respect for Deion Sanders. First, he’s a great person, and he’s done a great job of marketing the program to create a lot of national interest. He’s always been successful, whether it was at Jackson State, high school, or now in Colorado. His teams have always been well-coached.”Jerry Jones has also been keeping his options open, interviewing Robert Saleh, the former head coach of the New York Jets, who is also being pursued by other teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and the San Francisco 49ers. Leslie Frazier, a seasoned coach with prior head coaching experience, is another name in the running.With so many options on the table, it will be interesting to see how Cowboys' next move will shape up for the future of the franchise. For now, it's clear that Nick Saban believes in Sanders and that Deion's unique style and leadership could just be the right fit for the Cowboys.Also read - ‘I Miss When Grown Men Took They Losses Like a Man’: Chiefs’ Jaylen Watson Defends Patrick Mahomes, Shuts Down Match-Fixing Rumors and Texans’ Complaints