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Report: Tim Lewis named San Francisco's defensive backs coach

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Jan 31, 2015

PHOENIX -- Defensive backs coach Tim Lewis, who helped developed second-year cornerbacks Desmond Trufant and

Atlanta Falcons secondary coach Tim Lewis jokes around with players during an NFL football practice, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Jaime Henry-White) Atlanta Falcons secondary coach Tim Lewis jokes around with players during an NFL football practice, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Jaime Henry-White)

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Robert Alford, is set to join the San Francisco 49ers, according to Alex Marvez of Fox Sports.

Lewis confirmed that he visted with the 49ers.

Former Washington assistant Raheem Morris will be the Falcons next defensive backs coach.

The Falcons had Lewis come the office last Monday to evaluate the defensive backs' play from last season as his last official duty.

The development of the cornerbacks was one of the lone bright spots on the league's 32nd ranked defense.

Lewis joined the Falcons in 2010 after stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1995-2003) and New York Giants (2004-2006).

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