Nick Saban has thrown his support behind Deion Sanders as a potential candidate for the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching position. The legendary college football c

The Bears pulled the trigger on the expected hire of Ben Johnson as Cowboys fans still wonder about what Deion Sanders might do.

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.

Sanders confirmed that he spoke with Jones last week after reports surfaced connecting him to the Cowboys job.

There was a lot of pushback when news surfaced Sanders was being talked to… that may have overlooked many reasons it could actually work.

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.

Few people light up a room quite like Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders. Owner Jerry Jones reached out to the legendary cornerback more than a week ago, but despite some buzz, no formal interview has been scheduled.