Pro Football Hall of Famer Devin Hester expressed support for Colorado coach Deion Sanders, who revealed he had his bladder removed after a cancer diagnosis.
Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, revealed that he needed his bladder removed following a cancer diagnosis this offseason, yet he has no plans to step away from his job.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Devin Hester, a good friend of Sanders, wasn’t surprised at all to hear he’s still committed to the Buffaloes’ program.
«I don’t think it’s surprising», he told Fox News Digital on Monday following his time with service members at USAA’s «Salute to Service Boot Camp» at the Chicago Bears’ facility. «When you know Deion Sanders and know what type of person he is, this is what he loves. He loves football. He loves grooming young boys into men. That’s what he feeds off. That’s his passion. That’s his heart.
«I knew he wasn’t going to walk away from the game because he’s still young and he’s still enjoying it.»
Hester and Sanders have had a strong relationship for years, and when the former joined the latter in the Pro Football Hall of Fame last year, the Bears legend’s emotions couldn’t be contained as he hugged Sanders after receiving his gold jacket from him.
So, knowing the person that Sanders is on and off the field, Hester understands why «Coach Prime» wants to still be on the sidelines despite his medical situation.
«He’s given opportunities for a lot of men that have dreams of coaching and dreams to be a part of something special», Hester added. «He’s opening up doors, and that’s the way he looks at things in life. He’s opened up doors not only for himself, but for his peers and the great men around him.
