The Falcons decided to hire Raheem Morris after passing him up three years ago in favour of Arthur Smith.
The former Falcons passing game and defensive coordinator has extensive experience on both sides of the ball, has been on the same staff as Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan, will entice free agents to Atlanta, and is deserving of another chance to be a head coach.
That being said, I would argue that finding a quarterback is the more important task, regardless of whether the Falcons hired Raheem Morris, Bill Belichick, or another option.
It eventually cost Arthur Smith his job. In actuality, the former Falcons head coach never had a fair deal. During his time in Atlanta, he had to deal with subpar quarterback performance; no one could have succeeded with Desmond Ridder.
Granted, Smith acted as if Ridder was the second coming of Jesus Christ himself, so he surely bears the blame, but let’s be clear: finding an answer at the position is the Falcons’ top priority this offseason, not another half-measure.
Unlike Bill Belichick, who would have limited the Falcons’ possibilities, Morris’ options are immense. It was anticipated that if Belichick was given the job this summer, he would hire a veteran signal-caller.
The Falcons can still sign a veteran in free agency if they believe it is the best option, but they can also draft a quarterback or trade for Justin Fields.
Given Raheem Morris’ history on both sides of the ball, his view should be considered, but I’d like Terry Fontenot’s opinion to carry the most weight. The Falcons’ general manager has done nothing but excellent in the front office, and he deserves to make this decision for the franchise.
Whether it’s Jayden Daniels at the 8th pick or in a trade, J.J. McCarthy or Bo Nix on Day 2, a free agent like Kirk Cousins or Baker Mayfield, or taking a chance on someone like Justin Fields, the Falcons will have every choice at hand.
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