“I Would Never Do That” - Deion Sanders on Leaving Colorado for the NFL | The Rich Eisen Show

Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders tells Rich Eisen if he would consider a jump to coaching in the NFL.
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[@notorious_H.A.N]

I like that Prime understands that 80% of these kids won't make it to the next level and is helping them achieve their academic goals. Need more Coaches like that.

[@markcook3570]

BIGTIME....

[@JohnStockton7459]

All coaches, even high school ones, are like that

[@southeastdaygo6193]

​@@JohnStockton7459no all coaches aren't like that!

[@notorious_H.A.N]

@@JohnStockton7459 nah.. definitely not. I know high school coaches that just care about wins and loses. And all they care is that their best players are passing so they can stay on the field… they don’t care if it’s a d or A… as long as it’s not an F.

[@elitestar]

@@notorious_H.A.Nyou have to maintain a 2.0 in order to stay on a team, so a D wouldn’t cut it either. At least a C average.

[@bebs626]

Man I could listen to Coach prime all day!

[@kyoko703]

FACTS!!!!!

[@user-kh6ds3hy9c]

Deon Sanders is a a lier when his kids go pro if they do he's The only One who Will Coach His son so they can start

[@brian_keith_banks]

It is obviously clear who Coach Prime really talks to. Rich is one of those guys. I have been watching quite a bit of media coverage of coach and interviews like these are the best.

[@jefreykoenig6774]

Thank you Rich. Thank you Coach Prime. I enjoyed this!

[@user-ho7vh5iq6b]

Colorado wanted Prime, he has the full support of the AD and Administration.......he has creative control.....and the alumni leaves him alone. Can he recreate that at Florida, Auburn, Texas A&M? No way, the Boosters would be all over him. He knows that.

[@qwerty112311]

All the boosters have small money. Ain’t some of the places with massive swinging dicks that can drop $10 mil and not even think about it.

[@Ishai1]

The expectations from the alumni are lower, for now, and I'm sure they're all caught up in the excitement. It's really a perfect situation for Prime for so many reasons

[@tubeviewer4818]

I agree , CU can’t afford to plummet again in competition. they need this money and exposure . As now he owns that program.

[@robserrano8971]

DROPPING SOME KNOWLEDGE... THOSE FBS BLUEBLOODS ARE TOO INVOLVED WITH EVERYTHING AT THOSE PLACES.

[@JM-ze7jn]

Same type things I said the other day on a video with people saying he’s leaving for (insert any big name college) Deion essentially owns that college and city in a positive way, he loves the AD and vise versa, I simply can’t see him doing Rick dirty. Secondly, Colorado can compete with the facilities and money with those other programs, they’re virtually printing money and it’s game 3. Lastly, when you can recruit and purge the transfer portal like he does, he’s literally turning Colorado into an Alabama type program on that level, what’s he need the added stress for when he’s turning this program into that added to his mold. Not to mention he’s been rich 30 plus years haha, money is money but I don’t see him moved by 50 million instead of 30 at this point.

[@marckopp5567]

How many hours a day does coach work? This man is a machine.

[@jeremyroberts8822]

They damn near work 24/7, it’s a grueling job with insane levels of commitment. All the stuff you have to do related to the media, practices, preparation and film study, the games themselves and then as a college coach like prime mentioned they also have to worry about the academic side of things and make sure all their guys are maintaining a certain gpa. All together he no joke prolly puts in like 80 hours a week atleast

[@TChalla007]

​@@jeremyroberts8822 Prime has said on many occasions, he doesn't want the coaching staff there more than at home. He's also said there no reason to be at the office so long, nothing more can be accomplished. I coached D2 basketball. 80 hours is overkill. Every program has staff overseeing the kids GPA.

[@greenbeagle13]

What an amazing man Coach Prime is, even aside from his athletic abilities - his attitude towards the kids, and how he is molding them into men. I hope he never leaves College football. Love watching him motivate his team. ❤❤

[@mrlaw711]

Great interview. Deion is the man.

[@SeekingTheTruth1]

“Dont take nothing that ain’t given to ya…” I hope y’all ain’t miss that. 😂😂

[@michaelrice5341]

Mad respect for coach prime

[@malikshabazz4569]

THIS IS THEW RWAEST AND BEST INTERVIEW I HAVE EVER SEEN FROM A COACH!!! He just recruited. Every 3,4,&5-star athlete in the country

[@localppc242]

I don’t know why people say this….I don’t know why people think like this. He just recruited every 3 to 5 star athlete in the country? 🤣🤣

[@ratsc7595]

What a legend

[@LEEMAN-X]

I love his "I don't want anymore followers " voice lol😂

[@MrAitraining]

I'm looking forward to the Oregon and USC games back to back

[@markcook3570]

As a Looong time Canes fan, Me too....

[@espectrodelayautja6320]

FSU guy here and so am I!!! Colorado football is something I never would’ve thought would’ve been primetime college football. It’s always been ACC, SEC, Big 12, Big 10. This is crazy

[@markcook3570]

@@espectrodelayautja6320 College football is a Buffet. Coach prime just offered up one more solid choice…

[@slimsherman5818]

Close your eyes, you don't wanna see the beat down those teams are gonna put on the Buffs!! 30-40 pt. losses, bank on it!!

[@markcook3570]

@@slimsherman5818 Everybody loses, it's how you handle it....

[@joefrancella6269]

He’s a COACH of LIFE❤

[@BradPitbull]

I have never cared or watched college football... Until now.... Thank you Coach Prime for making history and leaving a legacy by being an amazing coach, superb leader and amazing father

[@localppc242]

Dude you three years behind…

[@davidmpoyi472]

Coach Prime is hilarious 😂

[@bradleystuart8608]

This is God's gift to football, and we all get to witness.

[@VaCRAYtion]

That ridiculous haha

[@elbob17]

Let's relax here. I don't understand what the big fuss is all about. Why is everyone blowing this dude all day every day for the past 3 weeks? Is it because he's "of color?" There are plenty of black coaches. There's no reason we have to treat "coach prime" like he's special needs.

[@localppc242]

🤣🤣🤣

[@axjohn]

Hey Coach Prime where’s your hat and sunglasses?😂😂😂

[@harshca1]

In Prime I Trust

[@pakpala1]

Deion is an inspirational human being.. The CU players are in good hands..

[@Xtremeproducts]

Coach Prime is not leaving CU no time soon

[@elbob17]

Yeah, these coaches never lie and leave. Fans don't know anything.

[@user-bb6ny2fo1g]

What if GOD tells him to leave? 😂😂😂

[@Xtremeproducts]

@@user-bb6ny2fo1g 😂 🤣

[@Xtremeproducts]

@@elbob17 hmmmm

[@user-bb6ny2fo1g]

@@Xtremeproducts let's be honest. Seems like GOD always tells him to follow the money. Just saying.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Offu-cz9wl]

Prime has changed the way college sports has been seen and played as a whole. Brought something to the game that’s never been done before in this way. Colorado has people who rarely even watch college ball watching it now and hooked on their team

[@localppc242]

I’m so tired of people saying he’s doing something that has never been done before in this way. You just said he changing the way college sports is being played!!!! Tell me what’s different about how college games are being played? Dude was doing this at Jackson State an HBCU. Because America is 70% white no one cares. Now he doing the same thing at a PWI and the media is all over it.

[@dontaylucero]

I remember the nfl network days with these guys

[@chrisstopher2277]

as a CU fan thank your for this. He sounds like he loves boulder

[@williamcarter9066]

All the well deserved admiration for Coach Prime are great things indeed however he’s given lots of the millions of onlookers what happens when you’re decent hardworking unapologetic person it’s a free masterclass on how to steer your own ship as well as be your own captain in your own life !!

[@Olph1]

Prime has lived. Making him an excellent coach. He’s done everything these kids want to do and be. No other coach in the sport can say that.

[@PGKING911]

THEY PAY GOOOD 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gooddaymba6641]

You play good. They pay good he is talking about Jalen Hurts and Joe Burrow. Have you seen their contracts?

[@texassasquatch5734]

Wow! Primetime is really impressive

[@RayStandsForRaymond]

Said the same thing about HBCUs…..

[@DD-sr9xm]

Why do all you dim-witted talking heads want Coach Prime out of Colorado. Eisen talking the the NFL. SAS wants him in the SEC. Can he just fullfill his 5-year contract at least please?

[@i.n.o6425]

Been saying this for a long time he has the ability to coach in the nfl but he doesn't want or have to since he wants to turn these kids into leaders among men an not deal with the ego and bullshit coming from a player in the nfl

[@drake3872]

Lol now that's funny

[@kyoko703]

Spittin facts!!!!

[@objective_evaluation]

@@drake3872it’s ironic…however prime was really him. These guys after him thought they were/are but they fall short of prime’s greatness.

[@P51DFreak25]

Also his biggest skill is recruiting. That’s best maximized in college

[@jam4355]

Coach Prime is on so many shows. How does he have the time?

[@TstormVA2012]

Delegation. Hired great support staff and coaches.

[@jam4355]

@@TstormVA2012 for sure.

[@houseofchinn6112]

He's used to it

[@deerocker6987]

😂😂😂😂😂 he was like...."me"???

[@AphrooneRichardson]

VIVA CU! VIVA COACH PRIME! VIVA THE RICH EISEN SHOW!

[@larrycanupp411]

Arron Rodgers would get cut if Coach Prime was the head coach at any time during Rodgers' entire cry-baby career.

[@robyn3976]

When Coach Prime says, "never" he means it. I wouldn't coach a bunch of prima-donnas either.

[@gmeshell7]

Lots of money is pouring into the university and the state in addition to the snow and mountain resorts and skiing.

[@gmeshell7]

If enough is paid “We coming” 😂😂😂😂

[@chrisedwards5447]

3:45 This is where the quote starts. You're welcome

[@jimcricket8128]

Super nuanced take on NIL. Only select skill position players could make more from nil over going in the draft. But i like the idea of a collective too. Spread the wealth to everyone on the team. Also maybe we could get NCAA football back with deals like this. Even if they're conference conference specific. I'd buy SEC 24 or Big 10 24.

[@jimcricket8128]

They'd prolly have to do that cuz the licensing is so expensive, you'll end up with a 150$ retail in order to have all the conferences in one game

[@globaldy8264]

Look at coach Billy baker

[@edmolash3401]

Once you get past his personality, you realize he’s a really smart dude.

[@cuteipi5315]

His personality is the reason why you came , his smartness is why you stayed.

[@wasdqwe2]

The see saw metaphor

[@DuaneHTX]

Tough!

[@valeriefostercarter]

Coach Prime said he will never coach the NFL league also ATM recognizes the accomplishment forward their goal achievement rings although Deon committed to the Buff Scholars

[@seantyler7401]

Notice he took his glasses and hat off for rich eisen. He takes them off, but he must respect you first

[@Hazel.Eyed.Gemini]

He’s in his office

[@espectrodelayautja6320]

That sea saw reference is golden!

[@packman579]

USC pulled in a whole new team last year!! The same thing Deion did. USC was 4-8 in 2021. Lincoln Riley turn the program around. This isn't new what Deion has down. Why are people losing their minds?

[@marzelsimmons8708]

Usc is usc Colorado is Colorado way different

[@steviechampagne]

because colorado was the worst D1 college program and Deion has accomplished something pretty awesome, and in only a way he could do. It’s exciting! Neon Deion is a magnet of attraction, everyone wants to see what he’s doing!

[@vincenth143]

Because Lincoln Riley isn't Deon Sanders. Duh

[@notorious_H.A.N]

you seriously comparing USC with CO?? lol. USC has a long history of winning national championships.

[@DMT_Zel]

You can’t compare USC to Colorado. It’s not hard to get a 5 star or elite player to transfer to USC. Only prime could get those same players to Colorado.

[@Chris-ey8zf]

He's not going to the NFL until Shedeur is ready

[@lees5953]

He has a problem with pros he’s never going they get paid too much.

[@VegetaThoughts]

I doubt he will go at all

[@kyoko703]

Nah. Prime believes his job is to make sure the next generation is prepared. He will continue to do what he believes God has asked him to do which is to make sure the kids will be okay.

[@djmetcalf3815]

I love Deon and I think he’s an amazing coach and person but I’m sure he said that about Jackson State to. If a better opportunity for him and his sons pop up he’ll take it.

[@cuteipi5315]

Nah at Jackson state he said openly he was considering offers. I followed him at JSU just like I do at CU. I even went to my first college football game .

[@kflowers1267]

He's gonna be an NFL owner one day.

[@jamsjr44]

Won’t ever happen….he is not that good where someone would give him a multi billionaire operation to run.

[@kflowers1267]

@@jamsjr44 not that good with what? Money? What are the owners good at?

[@jamsjr44]

@@kflowers1267 Deion does not have that type of capital funding. Owners are good at creating billions in cash most of them made their money in the business world the bought an NFL team. So many want him to be the best at everything and that’s clearly not the case, so just stop. Let him win a NT first before you talk about owning a NFL team. That’s just ridiculous at this point. Average worth of a NFL team is 5 billion let’s keep it in perspective.

[@kflowers1267]

@@jamsjr44 I know he doesn't have the funding now. That's why I said eventually he may become an owner. The perspective is for him to continue to be successful at what he's doing currently. He can still work on becoming an owner in the future.

[@felixthecat9347]

He may sing a new tune when he experiences his first Colorado winter. It's not easy.

[@CompetitionSportsNetwork]

Colorado is beautiful, but its not for everyone, especially if you hate snowy weather.

[@nattercakes2384]

We will see all with time I think Deon will eventually move up

[@sillydillybar]

As soon as his son is drafted

[@joeynickles7962]

Man, love Coach Prime but speaking in absolutes to the media is a bit of a rookie mistake imo.

[@saxking101]

Good thing coach has experience/history talking to the media

[@cuteipi5315]

He does it all the time.

[@houseofchinn6112]

Didn't know you were a media savvy vet and it's not like he wasn't working in media before or anything on a specific professional football network or anything...😭

[@joeynickles7962]

@@houseofchinn6112 I am

[@jeff5881]

doesn't mean anything. If the cowboys offer him 20 million with his son as the starting QB he will leave colorado. Words don't mean anything. it's all negotiating and positioning himself for the next step.

[@neutralsportsfan17]

Thanks for giving us some excitement Prime but we all know you're gonna bail. I just hope he stays a couple years, CU can hire a new coach and be competitive rather than pulling a Midnight Mel Tucker and bailing after one year. Sko Buffs.

[@Bran-Da-Don]

I don't believe he'll retire with Colorado but I also believe he'll never go to the NFL. He may end up changing schools at some point in the future but that's it.

[@kflowers1267]

Who let the Buffs out? Who let the Buffs out? Sko sko

[@kflowers1267]

He probably wants to stay there so his twin nieces and TJ can go there also. I think TJ plays football also.

[@GiftedDee]

What changed for me? Lol

[@truthserum3960]

Nick Saban said the same thing and then look at what happened next.

[@CSM.HBJ-Dogg]

He not nick Saban alot of the guys he is Coaching played for him as kids

[@supahroc7085]

Blackburn should be investigated and suspended indefinitely

[@curtissahadath3202]

WeColoradoBuffsAre LivingTheDream PleaseDon'tPinch

[@Lboogie23]

Colorado 85 - 0 CSU

[@Cindilc]

Would he leave CU to become the Governor of Colorado? That’s my hope

[@maddogtungate6740]

If you loved the fan base tickets would not be $550 average.

[@jimough2441]

We shall see?

[@Beaumont99]

I believe him because he’s not gonna go for 53 egos. He probably ok managing 10-15 which a large percentage of them probably are destined for greatness in the league. He said as much before.

[@nattercakes2384]

Everyone drinking the prime koolaid

[@cuteipi5315]

I always did, can’t speak for everybody else.

[@jaycepero8069]

I call bs. Someone throws enough money at him, he's gone. I mean wasn't a few years ago where extolled the virtue of uplifting HBCUs and how black athletes should go to those schools so that they can reap the financial rewards of young black men the way white schools have for decades? Then what did he do? He gutted JSU of all discernible talent on his way out of town. This isn't about kids this is about him and it always has been.

[@thexpatsgaming8609]

So we are going to ignore what JSU did to Prime and how they treated him? Ok cool well noted

[@justinw7698]

First

[@c.h.5302]

He could coach in the XFL. That would be sick.

[@steviechampagne]

lol no wtf😂😂

[@houseofchinn6112]

No...

[@c.h.5302]

It’s what’s not established is the goal.

[@dustinhatch5271]

Oh he is lying all it takes one team to throw more money then he makes now he will jump.

[@kingjoserio]

Never say never

[@mauricejohnson6123]

COACH PRIME LIVED IN THE DAYS OF BOOSTERS GIVING KIDS $60,000 DOLLARS IN A PAPER BAG TO MOMMY TO COME TO A POWER 5 SCHOOL! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-bb6ny2fo1g]

This the same guy that said that GOD called him to JSU and told him to leave JSU. So GOD CAN'T tell him to leave Colorado for the NFL? Who is really in his ear?🤫🤔

[@cuteipi5315]

You answered your own question.

[@user-bb6ny2fo1g]

@@cuteipi5315 yeah. Money is his GOD.

[@user-bb6ny2fo1g]

GOD seems to tell Deion to follow the money. And we all know what the root of all evil is. Just saying.

[@AtreyuKhalil]

@@user-bb6ny2fo1gyou created your KZbin account 3 months ago and are on all these videos hating on Prime😂😂

[@marknethercutt3381]

Yeah maybe you could take one day at a time with your second wife.

[@espectrodelayautja6320]

If he chooses, he’ll have a mountain as his backyard for his entire family and generations to come bearing his last name. And all he has to do is to continue to being home.

[@qwerty112311]

“trying to make fathers, not baby daddies” 🫡

[@user-bb6ny2fo1g]

He is not married to his girlfriend. Facts.

[@vivahernando1]

​@@user-bb6ny2fo1gbut they are too old to have kids. She was married to Babyface. Both were married when they had kids

[@user-bb6ny2fo1g]

@@vivahernando1 she was married to Eddie Murphy before she got with Deion.

[@dianepivonka5349]

DM = ??? Thank You. 😇