Cam Newton Wants Colorado's Deion Sanders to Coach at Florida State

The former NFL quarterback made a lofty comparison of Deion Sanders.

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders looks on against Texas Tech in a Big 12 football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Jones AT&T Stadium. / Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Florida State moved to 1-9 after last week's loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, inching them closer to one of the worst seasons the Seminoles have had in the past 50 years. Head coach Mike Norvell let go of offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller, and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans, but some fans want Norvell to hit the road as well.

While the top brass at Florida State have stated that they stand behind the man at the helm, it doesn't stop the talking heads from speculating on who should replace him.

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College Football Analyst Cam Newton went on ESPN's First Take to discuss whether Colorado head coach and FSU alumnus Deion Sanders should be considered for a job with his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. Although Newton disagreed that Dallas is where "Coach Prime" would be a good fit, he said that Florida State made the most sense as a landing spot.

"What is a good look, I do believe, for Prime is Florida State University. It makes the most sense because not only would you have more time to build a foundation, you have more resources than, respectfully, Colorado," Newton said. "I'm looking at one coach that stands out at Florida State that he could potentially be and build a legacy - Bobby Bowden. I don't think he would have the same timeframe in Dallas."

.@CameronNewton believes Deion Sanders should consider coaching at FSU 👀 pic.twitter.com/Fu1sf6mEn1

— First Take (@FirstTake) November 15, 2024

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith gave an interesting look to Newton when he made the comparison of Sanders to the coaching legend, and I'm sure a lot of people watching had the same reaction. However, as polarizing as Sanders can be, there is no telling where he will end up after Colorado, but it isn't likely that it will be in Tallahassee.

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