San Francisco 49ers Hire Former Atlanta Falcons Coach Raheem Morris as Defensive Coordinator
In a move to bolster their defense, the San Francisco 49ers have hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator. According to sources, Morris will replace Robert Saleh, who has departed for the Tennessee Titans.
This marks the second year in a row that the Niners have had to wait out the head coaching carousel before landing their top hire. Last season, they waited for Saleh amidst interest from other teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders.
Morris brings extensive experience as a defensive coordinator, having held the position in Atlanta in 2020 and with the Los Angeles Rams from 2021-2023. His Rams defense was instrumental in winning Super Bowl LVI.
The Niners are looking for stability at the coordinator position, which has been a revolving door in recent years, with four different coordinators in the past four seasons. Morris's arrival is seen as an attempt to bring some much-needed consistency to the defensive unit.
Morris and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan are close friends from their previous stints together in Tampa Bay (2004-2005), Washington (2012), and Atlanta (2015-2016). This personal connection may have played a role in Morris being hired, as Shanahan has praised his friend's abilities.
The Niners had interviewed several other candidates for the position, including former Browns, Saints, and Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Woods. However, with Morris becoming available, he emerged as the top choice for the job.
With Morris at the helm, the 49ers are hoping to bring some much-needed stability and success to their defense.
In a move to bolster their defense, the San Francisco 49ers have hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator. According to sources, Morris will replace Robert Saleh, who has departed for the Tennessee Titans.
This marks the second year in a row that the Niners have had to wait out the head coaching carousel before landing their top hire. Last season, they waited for Saleh amidst interest from other teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars and Las Vegas Raiders.
Morris brings extensive experience as a defensive coordinator, having held the position in Atlanta in 2020 and with the Los Angeles Rams from 2021-2023. His Rams defense was instrumental in winning Super Bowl LVI.
The Niners are looking for stability at the coordinator position, which has been a revolving door in recent years, with four different coordinators in the past four seasons. Morris's arrival is seen as an attempt to bring some much-needed consistency to the defensive unit.
Morris and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan are close friends from their previous stints together in Tampa Bay (2004-2005), Washington (2012), and Atlanta (2015-2016). This personal connection may have played a role in Morris being hired, as Shanahan has praised his friend's abilities.
The Niners had interviewed several other candidates for the position, including former Browns, Saints, and Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Woods. However, with Morris becoming available, he emerged as the top choice for the job.
With Morris at the helm, the 49ers are hoping to bring some much-needed stability and success to their defense.
I think this is a great move by the 49ers! Raheem Morris has been around the block a few times and knows what it takes to get the job done on D. The fact that he's friends with Kyle Shanahan is definitely a bonus, but let's be real, they'd work well together regardless 
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. Plus, it's not like the Niners have been lacking in talent on D, they've just struggled to get it all together 
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. I'm definitely behind this hire and I think we'll see some big improvements from the 49ers defense 
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! He's like the ultimate defensive guru 
! I'm loving the fact that they're bringing in someone with so much experience, especially after all the drama with the coordinator position in recent years 
. Morris and Shanahan are like two peas in a pod, so this hire is gonna be huge 
! The Rams defense was on fire under his leadership, and now we get to see what he can do with the 49ers 
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! Raheem Morris is like a defensive guru 
, and I've got no doubt he's gonna whip that 49ers D into shape 
. Can't imagine having to go through that much turnover on the coaching staff... anywayz, with Morris at the helm, let's get ready for some serious defensive dominance 
. It's about time the Niners got some stability at that position, it's been all over the place lately 
. Morris's personal connection with Shanahan is definitely a bonus 
It makes total sense though - Morris has a proven track record of getting his defenses to shine, especially with the Rams. Super Bowl LVI was no fluke! 
It'll be interesting to see how Morris fits in and brings his expertise to the team. One thing's for sure, it won't be boring watching them play with a revamped D! 
Oh man, I'm so hyped for the 49ers!!! 
He's got such an awesome track record and experience, especially with the Rams' Super Bowl-winning team 
. I'm sure Kyle Shanahan is gonna be super stoked to have his buddy on board too 
. Morris seems like he could bring that stability they're looking for, but you gotta wonder if thats what life is all about - finding people who can hold down the fort while you're chasing new opportunities 
i'm not sure about him being Shanahans buddy tho is that gonna affect his game plans at all? 
. and let's be real, having a friend like kyle shanahan vouch for him doesn't hurt at all 
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. Stability is key, especially in the NFL, and this could be exactly what they need 
Their defense has been all over the place lately and it's time for some stability. Kyle Shanahan and Morris have got a personal connection that's gonna be super beneficial, and with his Rams experience in Super Bowl LVI, we can expect big things from this guy! 
... I'm not saying it's Morris's fault or anything, but some of these new hires might struggle to keep up with the opposing teams. and don't even get me started on the state of the 49ers' secondary