What do you folks think is more likely?
Sanders to NFL?
Sanders to a different top level college program?
Sanders to NFL?
Sanders to a different top level college program?
No idea when you are such an elite recruiter you would want to neutralize it by going to the NFL so early in your coaching career. Plenty of big program schools will be emptying their piggy bank to get him after his son goes to the NFL.
I think this is right. I also don’t think the men in the NFL would be as receptive to his shtick.He strikes me as staying at the college level. Maybe it'll change after his son moves to the NFL (likely a first rounder) but he strikes me as very much liking the helping mold young men angle.
I think this is right. I also don’t think the men in the NFL would be as receptive to his shtick.He strikes me as staying at the college level. Maybe it'll change after his son moves to the NFL (likely a first rounder) but he strikes me as very much liking the helping mold young men angle.
This is where I fall. If Deion really builds on his success at Colorado and an NFL team throws a lot of money at him, I think his ego may make him believe that he can be different from Saban and others who failed at the NFL level.I think Deion's ego will lead him to the NFL and like Saban and many others he will fail a d end up back at college. He is a great recruiter because he is flashy, talks a good game and is an NFL legend.
He did pretty darned well at Jackson State.How do we know he's a good coach after one game? Jeff Saturday was 1-0 after one game.
I get that the NFL has appeal, but for guys who benefit big time by recruiting, many are better off staying in college. The money isn’t even a factor as if he succeeds in Colorado and moves to a big program, his next contract will be in line with a top 5 NFL coach.This is where I fall. If Deion really builds on his success at Colorado and an NFL team throws a lot of money at him, I think his ego may make him believe that he can be different from Saban and others who failed at the NFL level.I think Deion's ego will lead him to the NFL and like Saban and many others he will fail a d end up back at college. He is a great recruiter because he is flashy, talks a good game and is an NFL legend.
How cool would it be if he just stayed there? Built the program into a powerhouse like Saban. These college coaches leaving at the drop of a hat is so tired.Stays at Colorado for 2-3 more years.
Has a lot more to do with completely turning that program around.How do we know he's a good coach after one game? Jeff Saturday was 1-0 after one game.
I agree all players will love him, but his recruiting will be limited but by the salary cap.Ive been begging for Jerruh to hiring him since Jason Garrett was fired.
LOL at people saying Deion Sanders wont be able to get NFL players to follow him.
I agree all players will love him, but his recruiting will be limited but by the salary cap.Ive been begging for Jerruh to hiring him since Jason Garrett was fired.
LOL at people saying Deion Sanders wont be able to get NFL players to follow him.
He won't be able to sign Chase and Jefferson as free agents. Can't afford it.
In college, he can sign as many Travis Hunters as he can get his hands on, however.
Someone asked if we know he's a good coach. We don't. But I think we know he's a good recruiter.
If he does well in CO, and takes over one of the big Florida schools, that's massive. Florida or Miami? Deion at the U?
He's got some problem with FSU, so I'm thinking Miami in two years
You are saying the same thing as me. Some players will want to play for him, and some he won't be able to afford.He will be limited by the cap but some players will want to play for him. That doesn’t mean he gets all the FAs, it’s just a feather in the cap.
This is very close to what I was going to post.No idea when you are such an elite recruiter you would want to neutralize it by going to the NFL so early in your coaching career. Plenty of big program schools will be emptying their piggy bank to get him after his son goes to the NFL.
Nick saban is 71. Just sayin Deion in crimson would be just fine with me.
Might have more to do with a salary cap in the NFL than a desire to play for him.LOL at people saying Deion Sanders wont be able to get NFL players to follow him.
Roy Kidd was pretty good at Eastern Kentucky too.He did pretty darned well at Jackson State.How do we know he's a good coach after one game? Jeff Saturday was 1-0 after one game.
Respect your experienced skepticism... and I'm not saying Deion is Saban or anything. Not even ready to say he is automatic hire for a blue blood program. Let's see how the rest of the season goes.Roy Kidd was pretty good at Eastern Kentucky too.
oh my god dude.Roy Kidd was pretty good at Eastern Kentucky too.
lol, just making an EKU / Jackson St. comparison, with respect to good coaching at schools like that, more than anything else.oh my god dude.Roy Kidd was pretty good at Eastern Kentucky too.
How do we know he's a good coach after one game? Jeff Saturday was 1-0 after one game.
How do we know he's a good coach after one game? Jeff Saturday was 1-0 after one game.
I think he's proven he's a good coach. He showed that at Jackson State.
The fact he was able to take a team with 75% new players (even if many were his old ones) and put a Colorado team that looked efficient and ready and organized was pretty amazing. You had guys like Billy Napier sending players out with the same number. While Colorado looked like a well coached team.
He may not be able to live up to the hype or swagger. But I think the "is he a good coach?" question has been answered.
I think the question is can he go from good to great? That takes a good bit more success.
Might have more to do with a salary cap in the NFL than a desire to play for him.LOL at people saying Deion Sanders wont be able to get NFL players to follow him.
You are saying the same thing as me. Some players will want to play for him, and some he won't be able to afford.He will be limited by the cap but some players will want to play for him. That doesn’t mean he gets all the FAs, it’s just a feather in the cap.
In college, that problem isn't as big
Ah. Ok well, that’s probably correct, though I’m sure there will be some who see his public personality as a turn off. That “swagger” doesn’t always play in the pros like it does in college.Might have more to do with a salary cap in the NFL than a desire to play for him.LOL at people saying Deion Sanders wont be able to get NFL players to follow him.
I was referring to following him as a leader/coach.
should we also expect the Duke HC to go to the NFL after beating down Clemson?
Sanders' story is nice and all, but let's see how things shake out the remainder of the season. sometimes people are too quick with the anointing oils. bigger colleges can get bigger coaches than Sanders. you wouldn't replace harbaugh at michigan with Sanders. won't happen.
I think he stays in college. His ability to attract talent is his gift. All he has to do is be the recruiter/ hype man and make sure he's got the right X's O's guys in place. It doesn't work like that in the NFL.
How cool would it be if he just stayed there? Built the program into a powerhouse like Saban. These college coaches leaving at the drop of a hat is so tired.Stays at Colorado for 2-3 more years.
Yea he's got the gift of gab for sure.......I'm honestly already burned out on prime. He's a bit much, imo......but if he gets results no one will mind.....if he starts losing, his act will grow old.I think he stays in college. His ability to attract talent is his gift. All he has to do is be the recruiter/ hype man and make sure he's got the right X's O's guys in place. It doesn't work like that in the NFL.
Can you imagine being the next coach to go into a recruit's home and pitch the family after Deion left? I'd just quit.
I’m rooting for him.How do we know he's a good coach after one game? Jeff Saturday was 1-0 after one game.
I think he's proven he's a good coach. He showed that at Jackson State.
The fact he was able to take a team with 75% new players (even if many were his old ones) and put a Colorado team that looked efficient and ready and organized was pretty amazing. You had guys like Billy Napier sending players out with the same number. While Colorado looked like a well coached team.
He may not be able to live up to the hype or swagger. But I think the "is he a good coach?" question has been answered.
I think the question is can he go from good to great? That takes a good bit more success.
Sanders has always stuck me as a person who has style without substance.Deon has given me so many good football memories. From his Seminole days to returning punts for Falcons. I cant with a clear conscious say anything bad.