Poor Deion Sanders! His son, Shilo’s NFL leap, did not turn out to be how the proud dad envisioned. After their preseason finale at the end of August, the former Colorado Buffaloes safety went undrafted out of college and got the boot by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While there was still some hope for Shilo from the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL giants shut the door and signed two other safeties instead. But Deion ensured to keep Shilo cheered up amidst this heartbreak. Well, Papa Prime harbored one dream for his 25-year-old. 

On the October 9th episode of the Home Grown with David & Derek Carr podcast, Deion was invited as the guest. They asked him, “So if you weren’t coaching right now, what would you be doing?” Coach Prime talked a little about his hobby, which he enjoyed sharing with his former player, Travis Hunter: “Fishing. I love that.”

Then he had a message for his sons, “Probably encouraging my kids, Shilo, to live his life. Shedeur, I can’t wait to go see him play.” After all, Deion has always seen Shilo as the life of the room he walks in, playing pranks on his brother and dad. Talking about the spirit of safety? Nothing could ever dull Shilo’s aura. Do you remember at the beginning of last year, Deion’s son had to undergo surgery to fix his pinky finger?

Shilo did not allow himself to get scared. Instead, he made fun of himself and the situation, “They put horse tranquilizer for real,” minutes after he jokingly claimed he would need some high dosage of anesthesia, probably the one used for horses. 

Yet, the ex-Buffs safety got cut by the Buccaneers. In September this year, news broke that Shilo could pack his bags to San Francisco, as he had a workout for the 49ers. While his second chance still hangs in the balance, he cherished his moments, having fun with his dad, Deion. Shilo’s financial standing has fallen as he has yet to earn a fat check from the league. But his comment about being broke seems to have been a tongue-in-cheek reply.

“You have too much money to be getting all these surgeries,” Shilo jokingly messes with Deion before his surgery to fix his blood clots. To which Papa Prime asked how he could assist. That’s what Shilo might be waiting for. “If you give me $5 million just to have, I will make sure that you don’t have to get surgery,” he did not think twice before replying. He further tried to lure Deion, promising, “Yes, I’ll make sure you have the best care.”

Yes, that’s the spirit Papa Prime wishes for Shilo, forever. Amidst the whirlwind in the Sanders family, what about Deion’s chances of debuting in NFL coaching?

Deion Sanders stays loyal to Colorado Buffaloes

Earlier, Deion had turned down NFL head coaching offers. However, the situation at present is different. With Shilo’s NFL future uncertain and Shedeur Sanders falling behind Dillon Gabriel in the Cleveland Browns’ depth chart, his sons might need their dad to be around. However, Deion is not ready to make the enormous leap as yet. “No. No. Not at this point. No. No. I don’t want to coach in the NFL,” confirmed the Buffs head coach. The justification?

“I would because the grown men… like it’s already enough dealing with college kids who are making money who may not love the game but love the check. You think I’m going to want to deal with a grown man who’s doing that, and I can’t get rid of them?” stated Deion. Looks like the Buffaloes are still his true calling.

During Colorado’s face-off against the TCU Horned Frogs, Deion was spotted wearing one shoe. It probably was enough for fans to be worried about Coach Prime. After all, over the past few years, Deion has reportedly undergone 16 surgeries to treat his blood clot. Eventually, their fear turned out to be true. The Buffs’ head coach announced, “It’s a long procedure, but I’m having it today. Prayerfully, I’ll be right back tomorrow. I don’t like missing practice. We knew what it was, and I’ve got a great team of doctors and trainers making sure I’m good.”

The procedure, aspiration thrombectomy, lasted for four hours. Did Deion Sanders take an extended break? Absolutely not. He was back at the field within 16 hours of the surgery. The only wish for him right now? To enjoy the calm before the storm, watch his sons’ NFL dreams unfold.