Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has done everything to stay away from NFL rumors. However, that doesn’t mean he won’t root for his dear friend to take a leap into the NFL.
According to NFL insider Jay Glazer, Tennessee State Tigers head coach Eddie George was scheduled to be interviewed for the Chicago Bears head coaching position over the weekend.
Deion Sanders’ Heartfelt Prayer for Eddie George’s Interview
Ahead of George’s interview, Sanders took to social media, giving his props and prayers to the 1996 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
“Praying for my dear friend and brother HC Eddie George regarding his interview with the Chicago Bears,” Sanders said. “I believe in u, man!”
While George and Sanders never played together, both shared a relationship as rivals and well-respected coaches during Coach Prime’s time at Jackson State.
George’s Coaching Career Thus Far
The Bears need a coach who can extract the best out of their rookie quarterback, Caleb Williams. After a miserable 2024 season, a change was required, which is why the team fired Matt Eberflus following a 4-8 start to the season.
George began his coaching career in 2021 when he was appointed as the head coach of Tennessee State University. This marked his first foray into coaching after a stellar playing career that included four-time Pro Bowl selections, a 2000 first-team All-Pro selection, and a 1999 second-team All-Pro.
Signing a five-year contract worth $400,000 annually, George took on the challenge of revitalizing Tennessee State’s program. In his debut season, the team posted a 5–6 record in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Over the next few years, George steadily built the program, culminating in a standout 2024 season.
Under his leadership, Tennessee State achieved a 9–4 overall record in 2024, captured the Big South–OVC championship, and earned a berth in the NCAA Division I playoffs, where they fell in the first round.
George’s efforts were recognized as he was named the Big South–OVC Coach of the Year this past season. With a career record of 24–22 and a conference record of 13–12, George is targeting a leap to the NFL level in 2025.
