Shrine Bowl brings Deion to Dallas; will this shift HC search?

The East-West Shrine Bowl will bring some big college football names to the home of the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, including Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders (right) talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Seattle Seahawks. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders (right) talks with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Seattle Seahawks. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are in the middle of a head coaching search. A search that has been a roller coaster of emotions for the fanbase.

Reports have been released that the franchise may be zeroing in on former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to be the next head coach; however, some fans are still dreaming of other candidates.

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One of those candidates will be in town this weekend to take part in the East-West Shrine Bowl, taking place at AT&T Stadium.

Deion Sanders
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks on the field during the game against the Brigham Young Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

That candidate would be Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.

When reports began to hit the news that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had spoken with Sanders about the opening, fans chose extremes on both sides of the spectrum.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reacts from the sideline during the third quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Sanders would be the headline name that Jones is craving for the position. However, those against the hiring may feel that Sanders has not yet earned this opportunity.

On the flip side, Sanders has already turned the Colorado football program around. A program that was considered dead and buried before his arrival.

Deion Sanders, Shedeur Sander
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders and quarterback Shedeur Sanders talk with the media after the game against the Brigham Young Cougars. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Sure, Sanders will be at Jerry's World this weekend to watch his son, Shedeur, compete; however, is it out of the realm of possibility that the Hall of Famer would speak to Jones about the Cowboys' opening?

Something tells me that the right speech by Sanders to Jones could have Prime Time heading to Arlington this fall.

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