Sanders, the former Cowboy and current Colorado Buffaloes head coach, has been adamant about his plan to stay in Boulder and at the collegiate level. He reinforced that plan Monday night through a statement via ESPN's Adam Schefter, although Sanders admitted he was humbled by Jerry Jones's interest.

"BuffZone has learned through a source that former college and NFL great Marshall Faulk is the top candidate to become the Buffs’ new running backs coach," wrote Howell. "Faulk would replace Gary Harrell, who is no longer with the Buffs."

Deion Sanders has experienced bountiful success at the college level. Here's why he has what it takes to do the same in the NFL — specifically with the Cowboys.