Raheem Morris Reveals what to expect from and Falcons next season

Raheem Morris Reveals what to expect from and Falcons next season 

 

– Twelve years after his first head coaching opportunity with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had ended, Raheem

Morris declared himself at home as he was introduced as the Atlanta Falcons’ head coach.

This was something he’d been planning since his last day in Tampa in January 2012. Morris is now running an NFL team in the same division and one state to the north.

Morris, along with general manager Terry Fontenot and team president Greg Beadles, held their first discussion since securing their new head coach. Here’s what transpired.

 

Addressing the quarterback situation emerged as a focal point of the conversation. Despite the upbeat atmosphere conveyed by Morris and Fontenot, the stark reality remains: without resolving the quarterback dilemma, the Falcons may find themselves stuck in a familiar rut, as evidenced by their subpar performance over the past six seasons, all of which concluded with a losing record.

 

While Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are currently on the roster for the upcoming season, Morris indicated that the Falcons would explore options in free agency, trade possibilities, and the draft.

 

Interestingly, neither Ridder nor Heinicke received specific mention during the discussion. Morris and Fontenot have only engaged in “very limited” deliberations concerning the quarterback position thus far.

 

Morris emphasized the importance of acquiring quarterbacks who possess exceptional decision-making abilities and adept fundamental techniques. He expressed enthusiasm for identifying such talent but acknowledged the challenge in identifying such qualities.

 

It’s evident that addressing the quarterback situation will be the top priority for Atlanta this offseason.

It’s a common theme across the league. Fontenot and Morris initially collaborated via FaceTime while Morris wrapped up his responsibilities in Los Angeles, and now they will work together in person.

 

Both emphasized that this will be their approach moving forward, with the key distinction being that they now report directly to Arthur Blank instead of CEO Rich McKay.

 

“In my interview process, I made it clear that I don’t need to be the most knowledgeable person in the room,” Morris explained. “I want to hire, I want to have input, I want to contribute, and I want to collaborate with all the talented individuals you’ve assembled.”

 

Morris specifically observed the successful dynamic between general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay at the Rams and sought to replicate that type of relationship with a general manager.

 

Reflecting on his tenure in Tampa Bay, Morris admitted that when he became the Buccaneers’ head coach at the age of 32, he believed he had all the answers. However, he quickly realized the importance of relying on others’ expertise over the past 12 years. He gained insight from various organizations, including the Washington Commanders, Falcons, and Rams, each offering different approaches and processes.

 

Morris also acknowledged his professional growth and maturity, noting instances such as taking over defensive playcalling during his time in Tampa Bay. However, he stated that his plan now is to allow new defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake to handle playcalling duties.

 

“My goal is to be involved on both sides of the ball so that I can have a comprehensive understanding of how we approach various situations and manage the game,” Morris elaborated. “This allows me to have full control over the football team and steer it in the direction I envision.”

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