There are conflicting reports and rumors surrounding Atlanta’s search, but most of them revolve around Bill Belichick’s candidacy. On the other hand, Raheem Morris is a straightforward candidate, one whom D. Orlando Ledbetter believes is the Falcons backup plan to Belichick.
Back on Jan. 11, we reported that Belichick was the target for the #Falcons and Morris was the fallback move. Only two people have had second interviews with the #Falcons. https://t.co/Tb2M9HCPA0
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) January 24, 2024
“Belichick reportedly is assembling a staff and could be a candidate in Washington. Former Falcons interim coach Raheem Morris is a potential fallback candidate if the Falcons can’t land Belichick,” the Falcons beat writer said.
Morris spent three seasons as the Buccaneers head coach from 2009-11, winning 10 games in his first full season, and finished the 2020 campaign as Atlanta’s interim following Dan Quinn’s termination.
He has most recently helped the Rams to a Super Bowl as their defensive coordinator, but he does have experience on both sides of the ball.
However, that may not be his most desirable attribute. Morris, who received one hell of an endorsement from Rams general manager Les Snead on Friday, is an attractive head coach to coach with and play for.
Here is Les Snead's 3-minute monologue on Raheem Morris' qualifications to be hired as a head coach during this cycle
"He will be able to hire an unbelievable staff… and I'm pretty sure there will be a lot of tampering charges. Because just about every player will text him… pic.twitter.com/2Ze8s6cuYz
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) January 19, 2024
“He’s going to give any organization an edge in just how collaborative he is,” Snead said to the Los Angeles writers. “It’s going to be an edge that most teams aren’t going to be able to compete with. I know this, he’ll be able to hire an unbelievable staff.
Every coach who’s any good, who’s qualified, they’re going to want to work for Raheem. And I’m pretty sure there’ll be a lot of tampering charges because just about every player in the NFL’s going to text him and want to come play for him.”
Jalen Ramsey, who Snead acquired from the Jaguars and subsequently traded to the Dolpins, holds Morris in high regard, saying that he’d love to play on whatever team he’s coaching.
Won’t be any tampering issues but 100% I know MANY players including myself who would love to play on whatever team Rah is the coach of! That won’t necessarily be the reality, but would definitely love that lol
Don’t read too much into this lol… I’m jus saying Rah is the best! https://t.co/Q0SxRzsR7y
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) January 19, 2024
Raheem Morris’ ability to connect with players is a valuable quality. It would help the Falcons in free agency and even in their own contract negotiations. Morris receives rave reviews regardless of where he’s coaching and absolutely deserves a shot to be the next head coach in Atlanta.
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