One name that quickly gained traction was that of Deion Sanders, the legendary former Cowboy player. With ties to the franchise and a growing reputation as a successful coach, Sanders seemed like a natural candidate.

We might be getting closer to seeing Deion Sanders in the NFL. Last week, the Dallas Cowboys fired their longtime coach, Mike McCarthy. NFL insider Jordan

Deion Sanders is a candidate for the Cowboys head coaching job. Here's a look at how he got himself to this point in his coaching career.