Michael Irvin Had Angry Reaction to Cowboys Not Hiring Deion Sanders as Coach

Michael Irvin Responds Angrily to Cowboys’ Decision Not to Hire Deion Sanders as Head Coach

The Dallas Cowboys officially named Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach on Friday night, following the departure of Mike McCarthy. The move surprised many, especially given that Deion Sanders’ name had been tossed around as a potential candidate before the team opted for Schottenheimer, who had been on the coaching staff last season.

Two former Cowboys wide receivers, Dez Bryant and Michael Irvin, were quick to express their dissatisfaction with the decision. Bryant criticized the move immediately, while Irvin shared his frustration in a passionate video on his YouTube channel.

Irvin voiced his concerns, stating, “Here’s the problem. We missed an opportunity here. I don’t know what happened with Schottenheimer and the Cowboys, but Jerry Jones is a shrewd businessman, and I’m shocked he didn’t recognize this chance. I’ve been advocating for Deion Sanders as head coach, and I still stand by that push.”

Irvin went on to explain, “We’ve got two NFC East teams, the Eagles and the Commanders, in the NFC Championship game this Sunday. All eyes are on them, while we’ve been stuck for 30 years. We’re losing ground in the NFC. Thirty years! Forty years is a generation. It was time to bring someone in to shake things up and give Cowboys Nation something to rally behind.”

He added, “A third of Cowboys Nation has never experienced the glory of a championship. How can they pass that legacy down when they’ve never seen it? Worse, they’ve watched the Kansas City Chiefs dominate, winning multiple championships. Not only are we losing ground in football games and opportunities, but we’re in danger of losing the ‘America’s Team’ label too.”