The Atlanta Falcons have confirmed the addition of six more assistants to head coach Raheem Morris' staff, including Justin Hood as secondary coach and Tim Berbenich in a dual role as pass game specialist and game management. Nick Jones, Chandler Whitmer, Kevin Koger, K.J. Black, Lance Schulters, John Timu, and senior offensive assistant Ken Zampese have also joined the Falcons. Raheem Morris, who was previously suspended and then fired at Washington, has a history with the Falcons, having worked with quarterback Matt Ryan for six seasons. The Falcons announced these hires 11 days after Morris accepted the job. In related news, former Falcons defensive coaches Steven Jackson, who ranks as one of the Top 10 most accountable players in the franchise's TEN era, and Frank Bush are now with the Tennessee Titans. They join Dennard Wilson, who has been praised by Darius Slay for leading the No. 1 pass defense with his previous team.
#Falcons confirm hire of K.J. Black to coaching staff — Five other support assistants added to Raheem Morris’ staff https://t.co/KDFc1Ju7MG
Falcons announce six more assistants, including Tim Berbenich, Ken Zampese. https://t.co/VbCSY2lrcr
Raheem Morris has hired more coaches. Pass game specialist/game management: Tim Berbenich Offensive assistant: K.J. Black Secondary: Justin Hood Defensive assistant: Lance Schulters Defensive assistant: John Timu Sr. offensive assistant: Ken Zampese
NEW: The Falcons officially added six more assistants to head coach Raheem Morris' staff, including Justin Hood on the defensive side and Tim Berbenich on the offensive side. 🔗 MORE: https://t.co/WkkuzOybfw
Packers defensive quality control coach Justin Hood is joining the Falcons as secondary coach. He’s reunited with Jerry Gray in Atlanta.
ICYMI —PODCAST — The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at new/old #Falcons coach Raheem Morris and his coordinators — Special guests include Dan Quinn and Les Snead. (Do yourself a favor while waiting for the Mon at 2 pm presser. 11 days after job was accepted) https://t.co/E9u4wNQ079 https://t.co/hqqG63YvSM
Raheem Morris was part of the Falcons' coaching staff for six of Matt Ryan's seasons, giving Ryan a close-up perspective on the Falcons' new coach. Ryan was certain he'd get another shot at being a head coach and Friday offered great insight into why. https://t.co/W7q4JnULVq
Falcons announce four new assistants, including Chandler Whitmer, Kevin Koger. https://t.co/92ghKZWTbp
#Falcons confirm hire of ex-UGA standout Nick Jones to Morris’ coaching staff -- Former assistants Frank Bush, Steve Jackson headed to #Titans. https://t.co/9GJyw0xJL9
Steve Jackson is returning to #Titans as DB coach per @TDavenport_NFL. Jackson ranks as one of the Top 10 most accountable players in the franchise’s TEN era. Love him.
Darius Slay on Dennard Wilson landing the defensive coordinator job with the Tennessee Titans: "Amazing, man, because he's well-deserving. Man, one of the best DB coaches I've had. Been very good at what he does. As you see, he was the No. 1 pass defense with us. He was probably…
The #Titans are adding former Falcons defensive coaches Steven Jackson (DBs) and Frank Bush (LBs) to join defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson.
ICYMI: #Falcons’ Raheem Morris goes with two first-time NFL signal-callers — New DC was suspended, then fired at Washington after incident with a player. https://t.co/FEUS0e5l7o