Deion Sanders faces scrutiny over his unconventional “no-visit” recruiting strategy and struggles retaining top talent during the massive overhaul of the Buffaloes football roster. Despite the criticism, Sanders’ expertise in player evaluation and placement can’t be questioned, as even the NFL seeks Coach Prime’s help. 

Earlier this year, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, had a chance to meet with Sanders and his sons at the NFL Honors. He expressed interest in bringing the “new generation of Sanders” (Shedeur and Shilo) to his team. While the Cowboys have their sights set on the talented Sanders duo, it’s clear that Jones values their dad’s expertise in identifying the right talent for its roster. Recently, it was revealed that Jerry Jones had previously sought advice from Deion Sanders on an NFL draft pick.

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During a Pregame Show interview, Deion Sanders shared a poignant moment from three years ago when he paused to answer a phone call from Jerry Jones. The call was a request for a “reference” on a potential NFL draft pick, the details of which remain confidential. Reflecting on the moment, Deion expressed his gratitude with a heartfelt “God bless him.” This interaction underscores the mutual respect and trust between the two, highlighting the power of their relationship and its influence on the Dallas Cowboys.

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Deion further emphasized the Cowboys’ expertise, saying, “Especially on this staff you got 127 years of NFL experience. Nine coaches or more has NFL experience playing or coaching.” Thus, he highlighted how Jones still believed in Deion’s judgment. Even three years later, Deion still offers counseling for player selection to Jerry Jones and his Cowboys.

Deion Sanders’ plea for Stephon Gilmore’s return

Deion Sanders’ relationship with Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys spans back to his playing days in 1995 when he joined as a coveted free agent, playing a pivotal role in transforming the team into Super Bowl champions. Now, decades later, Deion’s influence within the Cowboys’ organization still remains strong.

A couple of months ago, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who the Cowboys had released, visited Deion during spring practice. Despite Gilmore’s desire to “come back” to the Cowboys, the team, not needing another CB, dismissed his interest. Thus, following his visit, Deion took to Instagram, praising Gilmore as a future Hall of Famer and sending a blunt message to Jerry Jones— “Dallas, Stop Playing.” However, Jones does not heed Deion’s advice, leaving Gilmore to search for a new team.