The struggling NFL is poaching its next head coach from college football after the Buffaloes' head coach addressed recent speculation about his ties to one of his former teams in a press conference Tuesday. The team could potentially rule out Colorado's Deion Sanders.
Only two NFL teams have announced the resignation of their respective head coaches this season, but Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has been in the spotlight following Monday night's fifth straight loss to the Houston Texans. I realized that.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Sanders' name has come up recently, with Cowboys great Michael Irvin being the latest to hint at a move for the X, but Sanders shut down those rumors this week.
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“I'm happy with where I'm at. I'm feeling good,” he told reporters during his weekly news conference ahead of Colorado's game against Kansas on Saturday.
“I lowered the kickstand. Do you know what a kickstand is? A lot of people here are not old and don't know what a kickstand is. I mean, I'm resting, I'm fine. “I'm happy, I'm excited, I love it here. Next question.”
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders plays against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 19, 2024. (Mark J. Revilas-Imagen Images)
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Despite their struggles, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones effectively ruled out firing McCarthy midway through the season when he spoke to reporters on Monday.
“I changed to coach Chan Gailey early on (when we were 18-14 combined in 1998 and 1999) and always regretted it. I changed to coach (Wade Phillips) during the season. “I did that (in 2010) and I regret it,” Jones said, via CBS Sports. “That's the music I listen to.”
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy stands on the sideline during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Falcons on November 3, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Dail Zanin Iman Images)
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Monday's loss was Dallas' longest losing streak since losing seven in a row in 2015. They were 0-5 at home for the first time since 1989 and became the first team in NFL history to be trailed by at least 20 points in six consecutive games. home game.
McCarthy may be safe until the end of the season, but his future in Dallas could be in trouble if the Cowboys can't turn things around.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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