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LOOK: Deion Sanders issues challenge using iconic Super Bowl photo

Nikki Chavanelleby: Nikki Chavanelle02/13/22NikkiChavanelle
LOOK Deion Sanders issues challenge using iconic Super Bowl XXIX photo 49ers Bengals Rams Super Bowl 56 2022
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Jackson State head coach and former NFL legend Deion Sanders posted an iconic throwback on his Instagram account on the eve of Super Bowl 56. Sanders issued a challenge to his fans to point out the most significant three things they noticed in a photo of him at his locker ahead of Super Bowl XXIX in 1995.

The former Florida State cornerback helped the San Francisco 49ers take down the Chargers 49-26 in Miami.

“SUPER BOWL BABY! Zoom in and tell me what significant 3 things that u see regarding this ICONIC PICTURE,” Sanders wrote.

In the photo Sanders posted, he is sitting in front of his locker with a computer. He is presumably studying film just before the game. He’s locked in on what he is about to do, with his uniform laid out behind him. Sanders had six interceptions that season for San Francisco before heading to the Dallas Cowboys in 1995. He won a second Super Bowl title with Dallas in 1996.

Deion Sanders reveals his interest level in NFL coaching

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders has plenty of links to the NFL level. His ties lead to his name popping up frequently each year during coaching carousel time. In an interview on the Dan Le Batard Show, the Jackson State head coach answered questions about his NFL interest and more.

“I don’t know about that, I don’t know about that one, I don’t know about that,” Sanders said. “I don’t want to coach pros. I’m not a pro guy, I don’t have patience for rich guys with problems. Don’t have patience for that. I don’t have patience for rich guys who don’t want to stay rich and continue to earn a check. Can’t do it,” Sanders said.

Sanders was known as a bit of a trash talker during his time in the NFL. And if he went back to coach there, that wouldn’t change too much.

“Because I would be sitting right up there by the office where they go get their checks watching them every Tuesday. [Saying] ‘You really gonna reach in there and get your check after what you just did on Sunday?’ I’m that kind of guy, I’m going to call it like I see it. It would be tough for me.”

On3’s Justin Rudolph contributed to this report.