The Dallas Cowboys are in the middle of an important coaching search. The idea that the team is considering hiring Deion Sanders for the position is starting to gain traction.

The leaked conversation between Coach Prime and Jerry Jones served several purposes, the main one being that it got people talking.

Deion Sanders has been at the University of Colorado for two full seasons now, and during his time there he's made it pretty clear that he's not looking to leave Boulder to take an NFL job. However, Sanders did reveal this week that there is one specific situation that would likely get him to make the jump to the NFL.

The Dallas Cowboys are making headlines after parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy, sparking speculation about his replacement, including Coach Prime

Sanders just finished his second season in Boulder, leading the Buffaloes to 9-4 record. He has been adamant about wanting to remain in the college game, but his son, Shedeur, will be heading to the NFL in April. The 57-year-old former Cowboys cornerback released a statement through ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night:

Deion Sanders and Jason Witten are two of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ former — and favorite — players, and both have been floated as potential replacements for coach Mike McCarthy.

An NFL general manager once told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Deion Sanders would be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Schefter retold the story

Deion Sanders has found himself at the center of NFL rumors, with speculation reaching a fever pitch following reports of a conversation with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The two reportedly discussed the team’s head coaching vacancy,