Jerry Jones has made it clear that Deion Sanders will not be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, despite speculation surrounding the possibility. The Cowboys owner values publicity but prefers control, indicating that Sanders’ larger-than-life persona might not align with the Cowboys' traditional approach to leadership. Historically, Jones has favored coaches who are more compliant and controllable, as evidenced by his decision to retain Jason Garrett for nine years.
Furthermore, hiring someone like Kellen Moore or even Pete Carroll would be a more fitting choice for Jones, as they would maintain the Cowboys' star-studded image while adhering to the owner's preferences for stability and familiarity. Sanders, who has expressed interest in coaching at the NFL level primarily to guide his sons, may not find the same reverence in Dallas as he does in college sports.
Critics highlight several challenges Sanders would face in an NFL environment, including managing a roster of established stars and the presence of Jones as the team’s primary voice. Given that the Cowboys are not positioned as a rebuilding team and have costly contracts with players like Dak Prescott, it appears unlikely that they would make a drastic shift in coaching philosophy by hiring Sanders.
