Remember Falcons fans, this isn’t Raheem Morris’ first rodeo

When Raheem Morris was hired, it was met with polarizing opinions, but I think most Falcons fans were excited because Morris exuded confidence.

More importantly, Atlanta fans hoped he was the right guy.

There were detractors, though.

Those who believed it wasnt the right hire noted Morris first stint as a head coach and his overall lack of effectiveness as a coordinator.

With the Buccaneers, Morris accumulated a 17-31 record over three seasons before eventually being fired.

With the Rams as a defensive coordinator, Morris oversaw an average unit that had elite talent.

It was a homecoming of sorts in Atlanta, though.

Maybe Falcons fans were convinced by his dazzling smile and tailormade three piece suits, but through 16 games in 2024, its evident that Morris isnt quite head coach material.

Hes got the enthusiasm, but everything else was middling at best.

The coordinator hires underwhelmed.

The Falcons didnt get off the bus on a few occasions.

Morris also didnt have many shining in-game moments and continually touted Kirk Cousins before eventually benching him, which preceded a report that those within the organization dont believe Cousins is an NFL quarterback anymore.

There just havent been many redeeming qualities other than his smile and suits.

Typically, Id be willing to give a first-time head coach a long leash because theres a tremendous increase in responsibilities going from a coordinator to a head coach.

The learning curve isnt something to take lightly, especially if that head coach is also a play caller.

That isnt the case with Raheem Morris.

Hes not a first-time head coach.

He spent three seasons with Tampa Bay and more than half of a season as an interim head coach with Atlanta after Dan Quinns firing.

Hes not calling plays, and hes still doing things like not calling a timeout at the end of a game.

Im all for multiple chances, but Im confused about what Falcons fans have seen from Raheem Morris that makes them believe hes the guy to lead this team to a Super Bowl.

One-and-dones are rare, and theyre even rarer for a coach who will likely finish with a winning record, but we have four seasons worth of evidence that shows Morris isnt the guy.

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