So, the Raiders are still out here searching for a new head coach. And the streets of Sin City are talkin’ about Deion Sanders possibly sliding into the role. Fresh off a lit season in Colorado, Deion’s apparently low-key eyeing that Las Vegas job. With his sons, Shedeur and Shilo, heading into the 2025 NFL draft. The idea of “Prime Time” in Vegas had some fans hyped. After all, his flashy style would’ve fit right in with the Raiders’ vibe. But here’s the twist—the Raiders aren’t here for it.

According to The Athletic, the Raiders are straight-up saying “no thanks” to Sanders. Despite all the buzz, the team’s got zero interest in bringing him in as their next head coach. Apparently, agents have been using the Raiders’ name to stir up drama and leverage. After two coach firings in just two seasons, owner Mark Davis isn’t about to gamble on someone with no NFL head coaching experience.

While Deion Sanders has crushed it at Colorado, going 13-12 over two seasons, his college experience isn’t enough to convince the Raiders. The fact that Sanders has openly said he’d only coach in the NFL if it meant working with his sons only adds more uncertainty to the situation.

Right now, the Raiders are all about those NFL vets. Top names on their list? Lions OC Ben Johnson, Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo, and ex-Jets coach Robert Saleh. They’ve already zoomed with Johnson, Spagnuolo, Lions DC Aaron Glenn, and Pete Carroll’s about to pull up for a face-to-face. It’s looking like they’re going for the big dogs who know their way around the league, no cap.

Looks like Deion Sanders may have the star power, but the Raiders are all about experience. They’re looking for a stable coach who can finally bring some consistency to the squad, and unfortunately, that’s not Prime Time—at least, not yet.

Deion’s NFL dreams hit a snag

Deion Sanders has been all about making that NFL coaching move, especially if it means bringing his sons along for the ride. But things aren’t as clear-cut as they seemed. While Deion’s name has been linked to teams like the Raiders, the real talk right now is about his son Shedeur’s NFL prospects. Scouts are now looking at Jaxson Dart from Ole Miss as a top QB pick, and that’s throwing a little shade on Shedeur’s first-round dreams.

As Deion keeps dreaming of coaching in the NFL, it looks like Shedeur might have to work a little harder to secure his place. Even though the whole Sanders family vibe was giving a ‘package deal,’ now it’s not so certain. With Dart’s rise, some are saying he’s got the goods for the pros, leaving Shedeur’s stock a bit uncertain.

The NFL draft can be a wild ride, and while Deion Sanders’s star power might get him some attention. His son’s paths aren’t as clear as they once seemed. As the Raiders shut their doors and the draft heats up, Deion’s dreams of coaching may have to take a backseat to what’s happening with Shedeur.

For now, it’s all about keeping that dream alive while the NFL draft and coaching drama unfold in real-time.