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Deion Sanders Has Only One Wish From Son Shilo After NFL Rejection as He Turns Down Coaching Shedeur
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Poor Deion Sanders! His son, Shilo’s NFL leap, did not turn out to be the way the proud dad had envisioned. The former Colorado Buffaloes safety went undrafted out of college, was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after their preseason finale back at the end of August. While there was still some hope for Shilo from the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL giants shut the door to Deion’s son and instead signed two other safeties. But Deion ensured to keep Shilo cheered up amidst this heartbreak. Well, Papa Prime had only one wish for his 25-year-old. 

On the October 9th episode of the Home Grown with David & Derek Carr podcast, Deion was invited as the guest. He was asked, “So if you weren’t coaching right now, what would you be doing?” Coach Prime talked a little about his hobby, which he used to enjoy sharing with his former player, Travis Hunter: “Fishing. I love that.”

Then he had a message for his sons, “Probably encouraging my kids, Shilo, to live his life. Shedeur, I can’t wait to go see him play.” After all, Deion has always seen Shilo being the life of the room he walks in, playing pranks on his brother and dad. Talking about the safety’s spirit? Nothing could ever dull Shilo’s aura. Do you remember when, at the beginning of last year, Deion’s son had to undergo surgery to fix his pinky finger?

Shilo did not allow himself to get scared. Instead, he made fun of himself and the situation, “They put horse tranquilizer for real,” minutes after he jokingly claimed that he would need some high dosage of anesthesia, probably the one used for horses. 

The ex-Buffs safety got cut by the Buccaneers. Back in September, this year, news broke that Shilo could be heading to San Francisco, as he had a workout for the 49ers. While his second chance still hangs in the balance, he did not forget to live every moment, having fun with his dad, Deion. Shilo’s financial standing has hit a low as he is yet to earn a fat check from the league. But his comment about being broke seems to have been a tongue-in-cheek reply.

“You have too much money to be getting all these surgeries,” Shilo jokingly messed with Deion before his surgery to fix his blood clots. To which Papa Prime asked how he could help. That’s what Shilo might be waiting for. “If you give me $5 million just to have, I will make sure that you don’t have to get surgery,” he did not think twice before replying. He further tried to lure Deion, promising, “Yes, I’ll make sure you have the best care.” Yes, that’s the spirit Papa Prime wishes for Shilo, forever. With so many things happening in the Sanders fam, what about Deion’s chances of making a debut in the NFL coaching?

Deion Sanders stays loyal to Colorado Buffaloes

Earlier, Deion had turned down NFL head coaching offers in the past. However, the situation at present is different. With Shilo’s NFL future uncertain and Shedeur falling behind Dillon Gabriel in the Cleveland Browns’ depth chart, his sons might need their dad to be around. However, Deion is not ready to make the big leap as yet. “No. No. Not at this point. No. No. I don’t want to coach in the NFL,” confirmed the Buffs head coach. The justification?

“I would because the grown men… like it’s already enough dealing with college kids who are making money who may not love the game but they love the check. You think I’m going to want to deal with a grown man who’s doing that, and I can’t get rid of them?” stated Deion. Looks like the Buffaloes are still his true and only love.

During Colorado’s face-off against the TCU Horned Frogs, Deion was spotted wearing one shoe. And it was enough for fans to be worried about Coach Prime. After all, over the past few years, Deion has undergone 11 surgeries to treat his blood clot. Eventually, their fear turned out to be true. The Buffs’ head coach made the painful announcement, “It’s a long procedure, but I’m having it today. Prayerfully, I’ll be right back tomorrow. I don’t like missing practice. We knew what it was, and I’ve got a great team of doctors and trainers making sure I’m good.”

The procedure, aspiration thrombectomy, lasted for four hours. Did Deion Sanders take a long break? Absolutely not. He was back at the field within 16 hours of the surgery. The only wish for him right now? To enjoy the calm, watch his sons’ NFL dreams unfold.

This article first appeared on EssentiallySports and was syndicated with permission.

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