Exclusive: Mohamed Sanu Reveals How NFL Denied Him Opportunity to Coach Falcons With Raheem Morris

For most of us, Mohamed Sanu is known for his contributions to the Falcons, having spent more than 3 years in Atlanta. During those years, Sanu helped the franchise reach its second Super Bowl ever in 2016. However, they eventually lost the Super LI to the Tom Brady-led Patriots in overtime. He has since expressed his desire to return to Atlanta in a different role, away from his gridiron duties.

While sharing that desire to get back with Falcons coach Raheem Morris, Sanu offered us an interesting interview on the My Cave My Rulez Series. In this Exclusive collaboration with EssentiallySports, Sanu revealed how he would love to link up with coach Rah. “I love coach Rah. He’s a phenomenal coach. But he’s one of those guys who knows how to get the best out of his players, knows how to put them in the position to play the best and their best ball,” shared by former Falcons WR.

Sanu didn’t stop at those praises as he continued to talk about his chances of landing in Atlanta. When we asked whether he had talked to Morris about getting that opportunity, Sanu replied, “Him and I, we have talked about it, and I would have to, you know, do my part in getting some experience. We all know how experience is valued in football, and when it comes to coaching, it plays an even greater significance moving forward.

If you aren’t experienced enough in managing players, it would be difficult for you to tackle the problems each of them faces in their plays. While sharing with us his thoughts about getting the possible experience alongside coach Morris, Sanu opened up about the hardships that the NFL possesses. “Because I know the way that league works, you are not, you not just gonna hire somebody that doesn’t have any staying in the game of being a coach.”

Even though Sanu might be true that the NFL requires you to show the talents you possess before being handed the reigns of a franchise on your shoulder. As Sanu shared his thoughts in this My Cave My Rulez-EssentiallySports Exclusive, it allowed him to finish with an ultimatum on his future goal. “So I would have to go ahead and get, gain some experience that way. And then, hopefully the opportunity you know arises,” Sanu expressed.

Sanu, you are not alone after hearing about your desire to land a coaching role in Atlanta! Here at Essentially Sports, we will pray for you to get that opportunity, thereby helping you to establish your status as a football coach. Now comes the big question – Considering Sanu’s dream of coaching in the NFL, does he have a role in Atlanta for their coaching staff? Let’s find out.

Mohamed Sanu linking up with coach Raheem Morris

Although the Atlanta Falcons have their coaching staff sorted this regular season. It wouldn’t be an issue if Sanu were added to the backroom staff, as the former Falcons WR brings heaps of experience with him. When the Falcons announced the return of Morris as head coach in 2024 since serving in an interim a few years back.

Sanu was the first one to tease a role back in Atlanta, “Big moves in the ATL! Excited to see Raheem Morris take charge as head coach, and there’s some buzz that I might be stepping into the coaching arena as the wide receivers coach?” Well, it could be surprising if Sanu does land a role in the receivers room, as the Falcons already have Ike Hilliard in that position.

But if it’s an assistant role, Sanu could see himself taking on that opportunity and taking in that experience he heavily desires. For now, we don’t know for sure whether Sanu will get that coaching role in Atlanta, as he shared with us on the EssentiallySports exclusive. However, till he gets his dream of coaching in the NFL fulfilled, we can continue to cheer him up from our seats as we await more episodes of the My Cave My Rulez series.

As we sit with Mohamed Sanu for an exclusive interview, also check out our other latest EssentiallySports Think Tank exclusive interview with Doug Sanders. It’s packed with insights on college football, the current NFL season, and much more.