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Mike McCarthy out… Deion Sanders in??
If: Drew Pearson Things were going well in Dallas, he says that’s just the way it is…telling TMZ Sports Prime should be the Cowboys’ No. 1 choice for their vacant head coaching job following McCarthy’s departure on Monday.
“I think he’s capable,” the Hall of Famer said of the Buffaloes’ current top man. “There’s no doubt he’s qualified to do it. He’s come through the ranks and he’s proving it every step of the way.” he knows what he’s doing.”
Sanders seems to be in high spirits Jerry JonesRadar – in fact, multiple reports indicate that the two were already talking about work around the time McCarthy was officially considered done with Big D.
However, it’s unclear who else Jones has in mind or where Sanders ranks on his big coaching board … but Pearson told us the 57-year-old former Dallas quarterback should be at the top.
“He’s had success in the coaching ranks from high school to college,” Pearson said. “So why can’t he be a successful coach in the pros? I think he should be the No. 1 pick for the Dallas Cowboys.”
If Deion ends up staying in Boulder … Pearson advised Jones to kick the tires Bill Belichick — even if the guy just signed with the UNC Tar Heels.
“He would be ideal for that position,” Pearson said.
No matter what happens … five other NFL teams are currently looking for head coaches, so Jerry better act fast.
