The Atlanta Falcons may have surprised some fans when they hired Raheem Morris as the 19th coach in franchise history but to many around the league, it was long overdue. NFL head coaches along with current and former players are speaking out in support of Morris.
Richard Sherman, Roddy White, Jalen Ramsey, Bijan Robinson and several others praised Atlanta for hiring the former Rams coordinator. Check out what those around the NFL had to say about Morris before and after the hiring was made official.
Plus, watch what Morris had to say about being passed over in 2021 below.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (2022)
The clip of Mike Tomlin on Raheem Morris in 2022. https://t.co/jTG2BbAWsn pic.twitter.com/SEylG9hpAH
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) January 25, 2024
Former NFL CB Richard Sherman
Great hire for the @AtlantaFalcons! Congrats to Raheem Morris. Looking forward to seeing him have succsss there.
— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 25, 2024
Jalen Ramsey (WARNING: Explicit language)
Find someone that supports you the way Jalen supports Raheem Morris. As a #Falcons fan I am on board and excited for the future #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/WX0TDLXRM4
— Gimme a BANG🔥 (@GimmeABANG) January 25, 2024
It ain’t just me who thinks this lol… ask any player who has played for Rah! https://t.co/u8zrcZTgxz
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) January 25, 2024
Former Falcons WR Roddy White
I’m excited can’t Like congrats Rah. I enjoyed competing with Rah when he was in Tampa. I enjoyed being coached by him when he was on the staff. I just really like Rah he a real one.
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) January 25, 2024
Rams head coach Sean McVay
Sean McVay on the Falcons hiring Raheem Morris:
"Raheem has a charisma, presence and ability to communicate and connect with players and coaches that's truly unmatched.
"Atlanta hired an incredibly special coach, but an even more exceptional person who will lead the right way."
— Daniel Flick (@ByDanielFlick) January 26, 2024
Raheem Morris on being passed over for job in 2021
“It’s time.”
Pretty cool to see an opportunity with the Atlanta Falcons come back around to Raheem Morris. pic.twitter.com/RU63RGNQof
— Coach Dan Casey (@CoachDanCasey) January 25, 2024
Falcons RB Bijan Robinson
Praise God! Now let’s rock🎞️ https://t.co/SPVmPiKOtO
— Bijan Robinson (@Bijan5Robinson) January 26, 2024
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot
Terry 🤝 Raheem pic.twitter.com/d87u2lDTKL
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 26, 2024
Falcons' Brett Jewkes on Morris' "electric" interview
Really excited to have Raheem Morris back in ATL as our head coach. It's been quite a month. Here are some insights from 'in the room' —
Raheem's first interview was electric; captured the crew on it — many of whom had not ever worked with him.
— Brett Jewkes (@BJewkes) January 26, 2024
NFL Network
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus: Reacting to a trend in this head coaching cycle, candidates are starting to look and feel different. And that's a very good thing. pic.twitter.com/YXVOwctSdQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 26, 2024
Falcons Twitter
Falcons fans react to Raheem Morris being named head coach https://t.co/yd1Z0Yhgt2 pic.twitter.com/YFtsDN96sj
— The Falcons Wire (@TheFalconsWire) January 25, 2024
