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Mike McCarthy out of … Deion Sanders In??
If Drew Pearson He says that's exactly how it would go… telling TMZ Sports Following McCarthy's departure on Monday, Prime is expected to be the Cowboys' “first choice” for their vacant head coaching position.
“I think he’s capable,” the Hall of Famer said of the Buffaloes’ current head coach. “There is no doubt he has the qualifications to do it. He has made his contribution. He’s come through the ranks and proven every step of the way that he knows what he’s doing.”
Sanders seems to be very successful Jerry Jones' Radar – in fact, multiple reports say the two had already discussed the job in the hours after McCarthy was officially considered done in Big D.
However, it's not clear who else Jones has in mind or where Sanders is on his coaching list … but Pearson told us the 57-year-old former Dallas defensive back should be at the helm.
“He was successful in the coaching ranks from high school through college,” Pearson said. “So why can’t he be a successful coach with the professionals? I think he should be the first choice for the Dallas Cowboys.”
If Deion ends up staying in Boulder…Pearson advised Jones to tighten his tires Bill Belichick – even if the guy just signed a contract with the UNC Tar Heels.
“He would be ideal for this position,” Pearson said.
No matter what happens… five other NFL teams are currently looking for head coaches – so Jerry should act quickly!