Commander Adama Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12230888/raheem-morris-join-atlanta-falcons-assistant-head-coach-charge-defensive-backs Former Washington Redskins secondary coach Raheem Morris has agreed to a position with theAtlanta Falcons as assistant head coach in charge of defensive backs, a source confirmed Monday. Morris spent the past three years as the secondary coach in Washington but was passed over for the defensive coordinator position. Washington hired Joe Barry last week but did interview Morris for the job. The Redskins and former coordinator Jim Haslett agreed to part ways after this past season. Morris' deal with the Falcons was first reported by NFL Network. Morris' role in Atlanta represents a promotion because of the title, but former Denver linebackers coach Richard Smith reportedly will become Atlanta's defensive coordinator. The Falcons reportedly will hire Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach after the Super Bowl. Atlanta fired Mike Smith as its head coach after this season. Morris served as Tampa Bay's head coach from 2009 to 2011, compiling a 17-31 record before being fired. With Washington, the Redskins' secondary was a constant issue. They struggled to stop big plays: In the past four years, the Redskins ranked 29th in allowing completions for 20 yards or more (172), according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Redskins' secondary intercepted just five passes this past season but 24 in the first two years under Morris combined. The Redskins will retain one holdover from last year's defensive staff -- inside linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti. They need to hire coaches for the secondary, defensive line and outside linebackers. Wow. I did not see that coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Good luck, Raheem. Hopefully, both you and the Redskins will move forward as part of this change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Est.1974 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Yep, best of luck. Time to move on, hopefully for the good of all parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Good for him. We will never really know if he got a fair shake here or not. He was certainly villainized and I hated dbs ten yards off a receiver on 3rd and two, but who knows if that was him or Haslett. Asst Head Coach in charge of DBs though? Sheesh what a title. Everyone in Atlanta is going to be a head coach. Head Coach in charge of Quality Control. Head Coach in charge of ball deflation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFi Skins Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Good for him... Seems like a good guy and a players coach... However, If I am not mistaken, it leaves only Gruden and Allen as the last of the "Tampa Connection." ...Still not sure why anyone would want anything out of Tampa though, unless it's Mike Alstott in his younger days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexa Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I think it was time for him to move on and get away from Bruce Allen and the Tampa connections. Seems like a real good motivator and he has to get some credit for Breeland. Wish him well, seems like a real good dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuNiT21 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I won't miss Raheem fielding the worse secondary I've ever seen. This secondary has been downright awful the last 6 years except when we play the Cowboys and DHall (now Breeland?) gives us Redskins fans a glimpse of what it would be like having a Darelle Revis on our team. Good teams can also sub in an occasional FS/SS/CB and still be at least fricken competitive on defense. Maybe it was Haslett on his cushions, scheming, anything that made Raheem look terrible (I hope so). I just rather not even roll the dice on Morris, I'll take Joe Barry or whatever his name is because I have a feeling Scott's presses the reset next year anyways. Good luck to the Falcons with an already shaky secondary. I hope Raheem proves me wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonSkins77 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Seems to be best for all concerned, new organisation new job title a bump in pay as well I'd assume. Now Joe Barry gets to clear the decks and start bringing his guys into the fray. Let's hope he chooses wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bye. Can't say I'm upset and I agree totally with Kunit's assessment.. these guys had a few injuries, but overall I can't see how veteran safeties and promising young players can be SO lost all season long. IF it turns out he was shackled by Haslett, then good for him to get a new start, and he will get to coach a local man from here in Southern Maryland, Patuxent High School's Robert McClain. (If they retain him, he's a free agent.) ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasRoane Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Definitely time for him to go. I hate to judge a coach without knowing all the details but there was a pattern for busted assignments and too many converted 3rd and long situations. There's a lot of talk about how well liked he is among the players. I know Fletcher campaigned pretty hard for him. When I hear that about a coach it always makes me a little uneasy. There must be a fear factor when it comes to the player-coach relationship. Obviously, you want the player to buy in to what you're teaching but if they aren't tuning in then you need to put a foot in their butts to wake them up. I hope he learns that lesson and does better at Atlanta because he does seem like a good person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Sacksn'Stuff Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 My best friend is a Falcon's fan. I see every game. They haven't had a decent secondary for as long as I can remember (although, their entire defense pretty much sucks). I don't see this as an improvement for them, but, for his sake, I hope I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD Riggo Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have nothing against Morris .. seems like a nice enough guy, but it's way past time to move along! Problem is, after the Hazmat "firing" and the Barry hiring, will we hire better? Or worse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Whatever. It was time for him, Haz and Burney to go. Still hate losing Baker, but like that they kept KO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I really liked Raheem's energy on the sideline and the players appeared to like him too. But it's time to start over for both parties. Best of luck Raheem. Edit: Hopefully this puts to the bed the bull **** story from the twitter insiders about Vic fangio not coming here because Raheem Morris wasn't leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinjarra Rouge Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Will be interesting to follow Raheems progress with the Falcons. Good luck there Raheem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Whatever. It was time for him, Haz and Burney to go. Still hate losing Baker, but like that they kept KO. Sums it up for me, too. Best of luck to Raheem unless it adversely affects us. Never seemed like a bad guy, and once a Redskin, always a Redskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_K Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Might as well clean house. At least as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 ... and once a Redskin, always a Redskin. Nah, George and Deion were never Redskins. Can't convince me of it and any tape or photos you produce has been doctored or photoshopped. Never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupin_iv Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Edit: Hopefully this puts to the bed the bull **** story from the twitter insiders about Vic fangio not coming here because Raheem Morris wasn't leaving. It wasn't the "twitter insiders"; that report came from the actual ESPN beat reporter for the Bears. He said he received a text from a "coach" and that "coaches talk". I still think there was more to that story than what's come out. As for Moore moving on, I'm happy for him and for the Redskins. Both needed to move on (and it should've been done last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Cleaning out the defensive staff is some good, needed news after the questionable DC hire. Ta Ta Rah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 It wasn't the "twitter insiders"; that report came from the actual ESPN beat reporter for the Bears. He said he received a text from a "coach" and that "coaches talk". I still think there was more to that story than what's come out. As for Moore moving on, I'm happy for him and for the Redskins. Both needed to move on (and it should've been done last year). One of em, can't remember which one, RT'ed the faux report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeast Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Cleaning out the defensive staff is some good, needed news after the questionable DC hire. Seems like the "Tampa Connection" theory is slowly erroding. Good news from Jay if that is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Not surprised. I am sure Barry wants his own guy(s). Good luck Morris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_c_19960 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 As much as this was needed I just wished it happen before Fangio made his decision to go to Chicago and ended up coming here instead with Donatell and we wouldn't have to settle for this Barry hire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hopefully things improve in the secondary now that he is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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