According to Smith, Sanders could significantly impact the Cowboys' 2025 fortunes in a positive way. He issued a championship prediction for Dallas should Sanders end up getting the nod from owner Jerry Jones in the wake of Mike McCarthy 's exit from the team.

History doesn’t repeat itself. But it sure does rhyme, sometimes in the most obvious possible ways … you know, like Neon/Deion. As Deion Sanders and the Dallas Cowboys circle one another, eyeing a possible reunion,