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Raheem Morris' hire as 49ers defensive coordinator provides a reunion with Kyle Shanahan
Morris is tasked with restoring a defense that ranked among the NFL's best in 2021-22 and helping San Francisco chase a Super Bowl.
- San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan hired Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator Thursday, reuniting the longtime colleagues and filling the vacancy left by Robert Saleh's departure for the Tennessee head coaching job.
- Their professional history began when both worked as assistants in Tampa Bay years ago, then continued through coaching staffs in Washington and Atlanta. Shanahan attempted to hire Morris in 2017 but was blocked by the Falcons.
- Known for his versatility, Morris has adapted systems from Tampa to various front structures. General manager John Lynch praised him, saying, "He gives life to a room," while noting Morris is "curious" and "insightful."
- Morris aims to restore the defense to its dominant form to help the Niners win the Super Bowl. He intends to maximize star players like Fred Warner and Nick Bosa to achieve this goal.
- At his news conference Thursday, Morris emphasized his commitment to winning, stating "whatever's required" to achieve results. He plans to tailor defensive schemes flexibly to the roster, potentially using more five-man fronts to maximize effectiveness.
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Raheem Morris’ hire as 49ers defensive coordinator provides a reunion with Kyle Shanahan
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan wanted to bring Raheem Morris to San Francisco as an assistant when he was first hired as head coach of the 49ers in
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Raheem Morris' hire as 49ers defensive coordinator provides a reunion with Kyle Shanahan
Kyle Shanahan wanted to bring Raheem Morris to San Francisco as an assistant when he was first hired as head coach of the 49ers in 2017 only to be blocked by the Atlanta Falcons.
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