Raheem Morris, the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, has been described as having a captivating personality and charisma by his former players and media. He expressed his excitement about returning to Atlanta, emphasizing the significance of being the first Black head coach in the team's history without an interim tag. Morris also highlighted the city's importance in Black history and expressed eagerness to work with the young stars on the Falcons roster. His first press conference was characterized by big energy and optimism, with a focus on building a strong team culture and his admiration for specific players. Morris' appointment is historic as the first African-American full-time head coach in the Falcons' franchise history.
Here's what Raheem Morris said about the next Falcons quarterback, Bill Belichick, the Super Bowl and more: https://t.co/scCrlGf4LJ
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New (ish) Falcons coach Raheem Morris on "coming home," the culture he wants to instill in Atlanta, what he's learned on his coaching journey, qualities to look for in a QB and more: https://t.co/cJ3ISfTTwj https://t.co/vxSKOJ4eWG
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Raheem Morris on returning to Falcons as new head coach: "Coming back home, this is certainly the best feeling in the world" https://t.co/fQtmV7dd3p https://t.co/rx7mPMjeqp
Falcons' HC Raheem Morris is excited to work with Atlanta's young stars 🤩 https://t.co/DwWgS2d4VQ
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Raheem Morris first press conference in Atlanta went as you would expect. Big energy. Lots of smiles. "I can’t wait to go back (to the Super Bowl) again, and I can’t wait to do it with you." https://t.co/whqVlsjRiQ
Photos: Raheem Morris, the first African-American full-time head coach in #Falcons' franchise history, was introduced today. https://t.co/0Abe1Zcuwo
Raheem Morris on what he likes about the Falcons roster: "That’s really easy. Drake London. Bijan Robinson."
New Falcons HC Raheem Morris: “This is coming home… the best feeling in the world.” Morris also said he understands “importance of being the 1st Black head coach in Falcons history without an interim tag.” Morris dubs Atlanta “The mecca of Black history.” https://t.co/NumdOjVdE5
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Raheem Morris’ charisma is his calling card, his former players say. It's why endorsements for him piled up as soon as the Rams' season ended. Morris now has the Falcons job, writes @JoshTheAthletic. But can he elevate Atlanta? https://t.co/2cuiofMvdM https://t.co/jwdELIkQom
Can Raheem Morris’ captivating personality push the Falcons to the next level? https://t.co/RwVDByQssh
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
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 Nick Jones assistant offensive line coach (as previously reported. Kevin Koger tight ends coach, Barrett Ruud inside linebackers coach and Chandler Whitmer passing game specialist. Also, Falcons will retain Steven King as special teams assistant.
NEW: The Falcons have officially added five more assistants to Raheem Morris' staff, including Kevin Koger as the tight ends coach and Barrett Ruud as the inside linebackers coach. More on the other additions here ⤵️ https://t.co/RWTi1PmdGL