In a surprising turn of events during the 2024 offseason coaching shuffle, the Atlanta Falcons, initially linked with Bill Belichick, opted for a different direction by appointing Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their head coach. Despite prior speculations surrounding Belichick, this unexpected choice has garnered approval, especially from San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, who expressed his admiration for Morris.
Shanahan spoke highly of Morris, emphasizing the long-overdue nature of his appointment: “Oh, it’s way past due. Raheem’s one of the best coaches I’ve been with.” Shanahan shared his history of collaboration with Morris, dating back to their time together in Tampa, expressing an early desire to have him as a defensive coordinator. Morris’s swift progression to a head coaching position surprised Shanahan, who later reunited with him in Washington and Atlanta, where Morris transitioned from defense to offense for a year.
Highlighting Morris’s versatility, Shanahan marveled at his ability to seamlessly shift from a defensive background to coaching receivers. The 49ers coach recounted his efforts to bring Morris into his coaching staff annually, underscoring Morris’s excellence. Shanahan conveyed his genuine happiness for both Atlanta and Morris, emphasizing the latter’s stellar coaching skills and predicting a positive future for the Falcons under Morris’s leadership.
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