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In the latest episode of “Bussin’ With The Boys,” Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris provided a robust defense of the team’s decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr., offering a strategic perspective that places emphasis on both the short-term and long-term future of the team. Morris’s comments come amid a swirl of skepticism and […]

It’s doubtful that the Atlanta Falcons can make any louder noise than what they made during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Selecting Michael Penix Jr. perhaps changed the entire rest of the board for those that followed the Falcons after their No. 8 overall pick. In total, the team drafted eight players. […]

If you didn’t know the name Michael Penix Jr., you likely do now. The Atlanta Falcons more or less made the former Washington Huskies quarterback a household name after selecting him with their No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft this past weekend. That’s not necessarily because Penix will be the next great […]

No team is perfect in the NFL. Some, however, are far worse than others in how they construct a team. And if you want to get a real good glimpse of just how a team is run, watch how they draft—it could reveal a lot. So, what does that say about the Falcons after the […]

The past 48 hours have been all about damage control for the Atlanta Falcons, and frankly, that’s not the position you want or expect to be in after the NFL Draft. But certainly, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris had to anticipate that the selection of Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix […]

Holders of the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons don’t have the worries of a lot of teams picking in the top 10. Overall, the Falcons are a pretty talented team, even last year. But a third consecutive season finishing 7-10 got them to this point. That was when […]

It will be a new era for the Atlanta Falcons once the 2024 NFL regular season begins in September, with not only a new head coach in Raheem Morris and staff but also some very notable additions to the roster through free agency. The Falcons more or less rang the bell to initiate the start […]

The Atlanta Falcons look to take their performance to the next level in preparation for the 2024-25 NFL season. Atlanta landed coveted quarterback Kirk Cousins in NFL Free Agency. Before that, the team hired Raheem Morris as Head Coach in late January. Moreover, Morris recalled a funny Arthur Blank story from his job offer. Falcons […]

The Atlanta Falcons have to address their quarterback situation this offseason. It’s one of the most obvious roster deficiencies in all of the NFL. New head coach Raheem Morris knows all about it and is surely hoping that general manager Terry Fontenot can make an upgrade. Ahead of the NFL Draft Combine, Morris put it […]

With the NFL season now over, it’s time for every team to refocus and start making plans on how their rosters could shape up by the 2024 season. That will first start with NFL free agency that opens up on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, though negotiating can begin with impending free agents at […]

The Atlanta Falcons are beginning a new chapter after firing Arthur Smith. Despite interviewing names such as Mike Vrabel and Bill Belichick, the Falcons decided to hire Raheem Morris. Morris was most recently with the Los Angeles Rams, and he spoke about the relationship between Sean McVay and Les Snead and how he wants to […]

Now that the Atlanta Falcons have locked down their successor to former head coach Arthur Smith in Raheem Morris as the new leading man for the team in 2024, it’s now time to look at the offseason, and that begins with the roster. Putting together the 2024 team starts in the offseason, whether it’s the […]

Raheem Morris passed his first big test as the new head coach of the Falcons — he properly recognized the offensive weapons that he has at his disposal in Atlanta. Now while this may not seem like a high bar to clear, it’s a big part of the reason why previous Falcons head coach Arthur […]

There were eight NFL head coaching jobs that came open this season, and now they’re all filled up, giving all 32 teams their head coach for the 2024 season. Out of those eight hirings, the biggest name out of those is Jim Harbaugh coming from the University of Michigan to join the Los Angeles Chargers […]

Now that the Atlanta Falcons have found their new head coach in former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, the next moves, minus putting together a staff, are looking at the roster. The roster is going to have a lot of perceived holes just by looking at the list of Falcons set to hit […]

After weeks of interviews and speculation that come with every new head coaching search, the Atlanta Falcons finally settled on Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. And yes, “settled” seems like the appropriate word for the hire. Over the last couple of weeks, the Falcons were said to have conducted some 14 interviews in […]

The Atlanta Falcons turned heads after naming Raheem Morris as head coach. It’s commonly believed he has the potential to be one of the best in the league. Soon after being hired, Morris has finally named his new offensive coordinator. Reports indicate Zac Robinson, a Sean McVay disciple, is the new offensive coordinator of the […]

In arguably the most surprising coaching hire of the 2024 offseason, the Atlanta Falcons, who were rumored to be closing in on Bill Belichick, instead hired Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan loved the move and has nothing but positive things to say about Morris, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN: “49ers’ […]

The Los Angeles Rams had a solid year in 2023. Led by veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford, the team made it to the NFC playoffs with a 10 win season. The Rams fell in the NFC Wild Card round to the Detroit Lions, 24-23 in a very close game. Looking ahead to the Rams’ 2024 offseason, […]

Now that Raheem Morris has accepted the job as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, his previous employer, the Los Angeles Rams, is in the market for a new defensive coordinator. And while the team may have its eye on a well-regarded successor, it might not be as simple as making an offer. The potential […]

After a thorough search, the Atlanta Falcons have found their new head coach. The Falcons hired former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Morris beat out many top-notch candidates including Bill Belichick. However, team owner Arthur Blank believes Morris is the best choice. The Falcons believe they struck gold with Raheem Morris Arthur Blank […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons head coaching vacancy closed up when it was announced that the team would be hiring former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to be its new head coach following the dismissal of Arthur Smith earlier this offseason. Morris previously spent time with the Falcons as their defensive coordinator […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons sent shockwaves throughout the NFL landscape when it was announced that they would be hiring Raheem Morris to become their new head coach, as reported by NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Morris had served as the defensive coordinator […]

Raheem Morris now has a big responsibility on his hands. After years of leading an insane Los Angeles Rams defense, he is now headed to the Atlanta Falcons to be their head coach. The work with Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Tyrann Mathieu, and the rest of the squad is looming. However, it might just be […]

The Los Angeles Rams are recovering from their first-round Wild Card loss to the Detroit Lions. Moreover, the team lost a key personnel piece on Thursday. The Falcons hired former LA defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach. Thus, the Rams will get NFL Draft compensation. Rams lose a coach but gain draft […]

With Raheem Morris set to take the head coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons, is a reunion between the Los Angeles Rams and Brandon Staley on the horizon? Once the news broke of Morris leaving the Rams for Atlanta, speculation about Staley’s future began immediately. “Brandon Staley might get to stay in LA, with a […]

In arguably the most surprising coaching hire of the 2024 offseason, the Atlanta Falcons, who were rumored to be closing in on Bill Belichick and a small gathering of Belichick’s former Patriots assistants, instead opted to hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who got a solid endorsement as a head coaching candidate last week from […]

The Atlanta Falcons have kept their cards close to their chest throughout the head coach interviewing process. However, it sounds like the franchise is finally making a decision as reports indicate Raheem Morris is the man for the job. Atlanta is “zeroing in” on hiring Morris for the head coaching position, according to NFL Network’s […]

As NFL teams continue to search for new head coaches, one candidate is locking in second interviews with a slew of teams. Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is scheduling in-person interviews with four teams for their head coaching positions, according to Adam Schefter. Morris is scheduling meetings with the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, […]

Less than 24 hours after receiving a passionate, ringing endorsement from Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead, LA defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will take part in his fourth interview this week for a vacant head coaching job. After already meeting with personnel from the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks, Morris’ next interview […]

The Los Angeles Rams season came to an end in a heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Lions last week. Now, the offseason is here, and the Rams could be losing defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Morris has been great with the Rams, and now he could become a head coach. Any time a defensive or offensive […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is a hot commodity. The defensive coach is interviewing with three different NFL franchises for their head coaching positions, per ESPN. The Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks are conducting zoom interviews this week with Morris. Morris has served as defensive coordinator of the Rams since 2021. […]

The head coaching carousel this offseason is one of the most talked about situations in sports right now. There are currently seven vacant positions available and the Atlanta Falcons are one of them. The rumor mill suggests the franchise is all-in on Bill Belichick, however, it sounds like the front office has a backup plan […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is becoming one of the most desired figure in the NFL. Multiple teams are looking to interview the Los Angeles assistant coach for a potential head coaching gig, with the Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders, and the Carolina Panthers all lining up to speak with Morris, according to […]

Typically, when a new ownership group buys a professional sports franchise, they tend to clean house and start from scratch with their coaching staff and front office personnel. While it isn’t a guaranteed lock the new Washington Commanders ownership group led by Josh Harris and Magic Johnson will look to do that and move on […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris helped save the life of a three-year-old child who was drowning in a hotel pool. Two weeks later, Morris had an emotional reunion with the child and his family on “Good Morning America.” The Rams coach, along with the family, explained what happened at the Encore Hotel pool […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris happened to be the unlikely hero this past weekend, as he helped save a child who was drowning in a Las Vegas pool. Morris was at the Encore Las Vegas with his family when he saw a young boy drowning in the hotel pool. The boy’s father pulled […]

The Denver Broncos search for a new head coach has taken a lot of twists and turns over its brief history. But as the Broncos try to find their perfect head coaching candidate, they have eliminated four pretty big names. Denver has already seen candidates Jim Harbaugh return to Michigan and Dan Quinn return to […]

With the Los Angeles Rams now on vacation after failing to defend the Super Bowl title they won in 2022, rumors of a potential Sean McVay divorce from the Rams have started to intensify. Adding fuel to those rumors is the recent report from Ian Rapoport that Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris securing interview schedules […]