Is the NFL Next for Deion Sanders? Coach Prime Hands Out 5-Word-Message for the Colorado Buffaloes

Published 09/16/2023, 7:19 AM EDT

Colorado Coach Deion Sanders has emerged as a prominent figure in football. Since returning to Colorado after undergoing foot amputation surgery, Sanders has rapidly transformed the culture of the Colorado Buffaloes. With recent consecutive wins over TCU and Nebraska, has recently made his statement on an NFL’s offer.

Prime Time is renowned for his successful 14-season NFL career with 188 games in total for the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Washington Redskins. He stepped into the world of sports analyst career after retiring in 2005. Coach Prime later ventured into college football with Jackson State in 2020 and now, with the Colorado Buffs, he’s making a remarkable impact. But have you ever wondered what it would be like if Prime Time were to coach NFL teams? Well, in response to this NFL offer, Sanders has some insights to share.

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During a recent episode of The Rich Eisen Show, Deion Sanders made a guest appearance. Sports analyst Rich Eisen inquired about Sanders potentially choosing an NFL coaching career. Sanders responded with a concise five-word message reaffirming his commitment to his Colorado team, “I would never do that.” He elaborated, saying, “I love college. I love that the young men are still impressionable. They’re not so financially wealthy that they can’t hear you.”

Sanders added, “At the next level, some of these guys make so much money they can’t hear. They can’t hear or they can’t see the things that they need to see and hear. I would have a hard time motivating a man that makes upwards of 20 and 30 and sometimes 40 million dollars to go out there and do your job. I got a problem with that.” Sanders made it clear that, if the opportunity arose in the future, he would decline an NFL coaching offer, as he intends to remain a college football coach, at least for now with the Buffs.

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However, interestingly enough, Deion Sanders once harbored ambitions to lead an NFL squad.

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Deion Sanders had his eyes set on an NFL job before accepting the post of head coach for a collegiate football team. In 2003, Sanders hoped for a chance from his former team Falcons, as owner Arthur Blank. He thought that he is one of the best potential coaches for the position after the Falcons’ 1-6 record at the halfway point of the season. Moreover, he knew that Dan Reeves, the team’s then-head coach, may not be around for much longer with the team.

Hence, he saw this as the right opportunity to support the Falcons. Sanders was working for CBS at the time after retiring from the NFL. The former NFL player was sure he could have an instant beneficial influence on the Falcons if employed by Atlanta. In an interview, he stated, “I can make them a better team, and I know that because I know the things that really need to be done there.” However, this deal couldn’t make it, and Sanders had to rest his hopes.

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However, as the saying goes, everything happens for a reason, and Sanders has certainly found his calling in the world of college football, bringing glory to it.

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Bhwya Sriya is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. With a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from an esteemed university, Bhwya tries to amalgamate her love for sports with her creativity. Her interest in sports arose when Bhwya represented her district on a race track in school.

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Mallika Singh

Is the NFL Next for Deion Sanders? Coach Prime Hands Out 5-Word-Message for the Colorado Buffaloes

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