The Dallas Cowboys recently filled their vacant head coaching slot when owner Jerry Jones named Brian Schottenheimer to fill the position. Prior to promoting Schottenheimer from his position of offensive coordinator, the Cowboys’ boss spoke to multiple candidates about the position. One of the potential candidates included Colorado head coach Deion Sanders.
The details of the conversation between Sanders and Jones were of a philosophical nature, as Sanders explained to NFL Network host Rich Eisen that the Cowboys’ owners ideas gave Coach Prime multiple subjects to consider. In addition to their discussions, Sanders revealed Jones’ nickname that is listed on his phone.
“Direct Deposit, DD,” Sanders said. “That’s what he’s under. I don’t put anybody’s real names, so Direct Deposit. That’s what it was years ago.”
Sanders, of course, was an All-Pro cornerback during his Hall of Fame playing career. Coach Prime had a 14-year NFL career, and he spent five of those seasons as a high-priced defensive back for the Cowboys.
Sanders was a 6-time All-Pro performer and an 8-time Pro Bowler during his 14-year NFL career. He played on Super Bowl championship teams with the Cowboys and 49ers. He was the 1994 Defensive Player of the Year and he also made the Hall of Fame’s All-1990s team. His career included stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens and Washington Redskins in addition to the Cowboys and 49ers.