"Got a gold jacket I didn't buy": When Coach Prime gave a savage reply to Tony Romo for disrespecting his eye-catching ability

When it comes to giving a savage comeback, Coach Prime Deion Sanders has it down to an art form. In November 2017, when Tony Romo threw some shade during a live CBS broadcast, comparing Marcus Peters’ tackling to Sanders, the Hall of Famer didn’t hold back.

Romo, during commentary on a Chiefs-Cowboys game, jabbed at Peters:

"He makes Deion Sanders look good at tackling sometimes."

When Sanders saw the clip on NFL GameDay Prime, he fired back:

“I tried my best to take the high road, but I don’t know the address," he quipped.

The Colorado HC poked fun at Romo:

“Ten years as a starter, you’re 2-4 in the playoffs. You ain’t won nothing.

“I tried to bury the hatchet. ... I went and shook your hand, I said, ‘Tony, you’re doing a great job this year.’ I thought that would be it. But nevertheless, you keep on shooting at me. Tony, what’s going on, man? I got a gold jacket that I didn’t buy. Dak [Prescott] says hi! And bye!”

With a trademark grin on his face, Sanders didn’t stop as he called out Romo’s infamous 19 interceptions in 2012.

“You threw to everybody but me! Tony, you know you never won the big one. So stop. Leave me alone.”

Coach Prime’s quick wit and credentials speak for themselves, and it's safe to say Romo picked the wrong man to mess with.

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How good was Coach Prime in his prime?

Coach Prime was as good as they come during his playing days. One can only imagine what Deion Sanders’ NIL valuation or NFL salary would have been in present times. He was an absolute game-changer during his 14-year NFL career.

Picked by the Atlanta Falcons in 1989, Sanders was an immediate hit. In his NFL debut, he returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown. That was just the beginning of a legendary career.

His speed and instincts were unmatched as he earned a reputation as one of the NFL's greatest shutdown corners. He recorded 53 interceptions, returning nine for touchdowns and six punt return scores.

His ability to make electrifying plays both as a defender and a returner made him a two-time Super Bowl champion and the NFL's 1994 Defensive Player of the Year. Apart from his defensive abilities, Sanders dabbled in offense, catching 60 passes for 784 yards and three touchdowns.

His versatility and flair earned him eight Pro Bowl selections and nine first-team All-Pro honors. By the time Sanders retired, he had cemented his place among the NFL's elite, earning a Hall of Fame induction in 2011.

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