Of course, Sanders' high opinion of Hopkins is a big deal because, in his 17-year career as a cornerback, he faced some of the greats, like Jerry Rice, Michael Irvin, and Andre Reed. Sanders even has some of his own experience playing wide receiver at the NFL level, accumulating 60 receptions, 784 yards and three touchdowns.

To those outside Cowboys Nation - and some inside - Dallas appears interested in an old friend for their head coach position in Coach Prime.

The Cowboys requested an interview for Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore per NFL insider Adam Schefter. "Cowboys now have requested permission to interview Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head coaching job, per source," said Schefter on X.

The Cowboys ' head coaching search ended Friday when the franchise promoted former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the lead man. Many inside and outside the team's fanbase reacted to the news in the aftermath, and one of the strongest reactions came from a playmaker synonymous with the franchise's success.

While many are wondering if Colorado's Deion Sanders could reunite with the Dallas Cowboys as their next head coach, the team is eyeing another familiar

Despite rumors pointing to Deion Sanders, the Dallas Cowboys are interviewing Eagles OC Kellen Moore for their head coaching vacancy.

Unlike NFL teams that have to follow protocols to interview current NFL coaches, there is no such red tape to navigate when a franchise wants to chat with a college coach. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones could have Deion over to The Star, or a Starbucks, and that’s an interview.

The first name that drew widespread attention after McCarthy's departure was Deion Sanders. But three others are getting interviews.

If Irvin had been in charge of hiring a new head coach, he would have swung for the fences and gone all out for Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. Sanders and the Cowboys reportedly had mutual interest in one another, but ultimately Dallas went with their offensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin appeared to be upset with the team's direction as they hired Brian Schottenheimer to become their next head coach.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details how Jacksonville Jaguars landed Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as teams head coach.