While Shedeur Sanders is gearing up for the NFL draft this spring, his father's name has been at the forefront of NFL rumors in recent weeks. After the

As the Dallas Cowboys move through the hiring process following the dismissal of Mike McCarthy, all eyes are on Cowboys legend and Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders.

Appearing on The Pivot Podcast, Nick Saban sang a ringing endorsement for Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders. Saban was jokingly asked if he would consider taking the Cowboys’ head coaching job,

Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL ... and he’s reaching out to people. And I think Deion Sanders is someone he’s reached out to. I just don’t think that Deion Sanders is going to be at the top ...

Ed Werder revealed that Jerry Jones has Sanders on his shortlist for the Cowboys’ head coaching role, a surprising but fascinating development. Following Mike McCarthy ’s unexpected dismissal, Jones is considering bold candidates, including Sanders and Jason Witten, the former Cowboys great.

Unlike NFL teams that have to follow protocols to interview current NFL coaches, there is no such red tape to navigate when a franchise wants to chat with a college coach. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones could have Deion over to The Star, or a Starbucks, and that’s an interview.

The Dallas Cowboys have begun interviewing head coaching candidates, but notably, Deion Sanders is not on their list.

It's easy to understand why the Cowboys are an attractive destination for Sanders. The former defensive back starred for the franchise from 1995-99, winning a Super Bowl. Ending its 29-year championship drought would augment the Pro Football Hall of Famer's legacy.

Deion Sanders could be a contender for the Dallas Cowboys head coach vacancy, and one insider claims he's interested in the idea.

As reported by Cowboys insider Ed Werder of Dallas TV station WFAA, Sanders "would almost certainly" accept the position of head coach if offered by owner Jerry Jones. REQUIRED READING:Deion ...

Deion Sanders' name has been tossed around as a one to watch as it relates to NFL openings. Most recently, he's been linked to his former team, the Dallas

Sanders reportedly express interest in both the Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys openings, per multiple reports. Sanders confirmed he spoke with Jones to ESPN. However, the Cowboys are already in the process of interviewing candidates, having completed meetings with Robert Salah and Kellen Moore for the position.