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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at Raheem Morris and his coordinators

Special guests include Dallas DC Dan Quinn and Rams GM Les Snead
Falcons defensive coordinator Raheem Morris takes questions during a series of press conferences with coaches at the team training facility on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

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Credit: Curtis Compton

Falcons defensive coordinator Raheem Morris takes questions during a series of press conferences with coaches at the team training facility on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
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Jan 31, 2024

In the 449th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution welcomes Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Rams general manager Les Snead to the show to discuss new Falcons coach Raheem Morris.

We also break down Morris’ 21-38 record and discuss his coordinators: Zac Robinson (offense), Jimmy Lake (defense) and Marquice Williams (special teams).

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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