Former New England Patriots quarterback Doug Flutie recently recalled a humorous story from his playing days that included his first interaction with Deion Sanders. While at the Hula Bowl Hall of Fame, Flutie detailed the first time he saw Sanders while Prime Time was playing for the Atlanta Falcons.
Flutie enjoyed a solid NFL and CFL career and played for numerous teams on both sides of the border, including the Patriots and the Toronto Argonauts.
What Did Doug Flutie Say About Deion Sanders?
Flutie told everyone at the ceremony a funny story about the first time he met Deion Sanders.
“One Deion story, Deion’s a rookie playing for Atlanta, I’m in New England. I come out on the field like hours early and I look, I was sitting on the sidelines, sitting on the bench and I look down the field and there is this guy sharply dressed, I mean the sharpest dressed guy in the country, come walking in with big freaking gold chain with this big gold dollar sign around,” Flutie detailed.
Sanders has long been a football icon for his style, charisma, and unique abilities. Clearly, he left an impression on Flutie.
Deion Sanders Could Return to the NFL
Sanders has been at the forefront of media discussion as of late after it was reported that Prime Time and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had about potentially becoming the next head coach of America’s Team. The news comes in the wake of Dallas parting ways with head coach Mike McCarthy.
Though Sanders did officially recognize and confirm to ESPN that the reported phone call did take place, he also outlined how he was still fully committed to the Colorado Buffaloes, where he is currently the head coach.
Between convincing Coach Prime to leave, paying his buyout, and completing the rest of the head coaching search, a jump to the NFL isn’t imminent. If he were to take over, he’d be doing so for a Dallas team that ranked 22nd and 26th by PFN’s Offense+ and Defense+, respectively.
Should he move to the NFL, though, there is no question that the Cowboys make the most sense and would be the strongest fit for Sanders. Prime Time played for Dallas during his illustrious career and won a Super Bowl with the franchise. Few are more prepared for the media spectacle the opportunity would provide.
For now, it seems like Sanders has his heart set on dominating college football.