Best memes and tweets after Falcons send Bill Belichick packing
The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL world on Thursday when they decided to hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach.
The Falcons had conducted multiple interviews with former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. It seemed like an obvious move for Arthur Blank to snatch up the Super Bowl winner while he had the chance.
Instead, Blank went with the former Buccaneers head coach who had spent much of the 2020 season as the interim head coach in Atlanta.
Former Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey gave his stamp of approval on Morris.
Falcons got one of, if not the best coach in the NFL forreal! https://t.co/p24Q6U8aJv
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) January 25, 2024
However, as much as Ramsey believes in Morris, Falcons fans were more split on the decision.
Best memes and tweets after Falcons hired Raheem Morris over Bill Belichick
Raheem Morris did a great job as the interim head coach in 2020. Just need to nail the right offensive coordinator hire. #Falcons #DirtyBirds
— John Buhler (@buhler118) January 25, 2024
Not gonna lie, I love this. Raheem is fucking awesome as a person and is a leader of men. Probably should have stuck with him after the whole Quinn thing.
— 𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒕𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒌 🐦⬛🏈🇬🇪🇺🇦🇱🇻 (@CarasikS) January 25, 2024
First black head coach in Atlanta Falcons history. https://t.co/4XTGuKNZqT
The #Falcons passed on the greatest head coach of all time, Bill Belichick and hired Raheem Morris because Arthur Blank was unwilling to let Bill run a functional team and let go of his puppet
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 25, 2024
Rich McKay.
WILL NOT WIN A PLAYOFF GAME FOR THE NEXT DECADE. Joke of a franchise.
I love Raheem Morris but Arthur Blank hiring him 3 years later after passing on him is a TERRIBLE look
— SportsTalkATL Alex (@GeauxSportsTalk) January 25, 2024
Do Atlanta a favor and sell the Falcons, Arthur Blank.
— MP (@agt_mike_scarn) January 25, 2024
In the end, Arthur Blank ultimately chose Rich McKay over Bill Belichick. He chose McKay’s decision making and football decisions over the greatest coach in NFL history. I’m stunned. #Falcons
— Mark Zinno (@MarkZinno) January 25, 2024
Hiring Raheem Morris isn't so shocking considering his connections to Atlanta. It's hiring Raheem Morris over Bill Belichick that's the surprise.
Bill Belichick getting the call that the Falcons are going with Raheem Morrispic.twitter.com/Rh1vVB310a
— Breyon (@bre_88) January 25, 2024
Raheem Morris to Bill Belichick after beating him out for The Atlanta Falcons job pic.twitter.com/ufRKubNNJf
— TheOGfantasyfootball (@TheOGfantasy) January 25, 2024
Remember when Bill Belichick was going to have his pick of interested teams to coach?
— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) January 25, 2024
Bill Belichick rn pic.twitter.com/WIgoRVMyz4
— #RingerNFL (@ringernfl) January 25, 2024
It's not all bad for Belichick. Not going to Atlanta has its merits.
Bill Belichick realizing he doesn’t have to coach Desmond Ridder pic.twitter.com/OWUYZvkSDU
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) January 25, 2024
And who knows, another opportunity could certainly arise for the head coach after a year of relaxation...
Bill Belichick and Jerry Jones watching each other for the rest of the year pic.twitter.com/APfJgEDoIO
— 🍔 (@Burger_7741) January 25, 2024
Bill Belichick leaving Cancun to fill the Eagles or Cowboys job in 2025 pic.twitter.com/yVAPLNdF0M
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) January 25, 2024
Belichick's future is now cloudy. He had multiple interviews with Atlanta but hasn't been linked to any other head coaching job. The only two currently open are the Commanders and Seahawks. Neither has been suggested as a landing spot for Belichick.
This is Morris' second chance as a permanent head coach. he spent three seasons with the Buccaneers from 2009 to 2011. While he went 10-6 in his second year, that was only good enough for third in the NFC South. He finished last in 2009 with a 3-13 record. He went 4-12, losing 10 games in a row to end the 2011 season. That was enough to get him fired.
In 2020, the firing of Dan Quinn after an 0-5 start pushed Morris into an interim role. He went 4-7 and finished fourth in the division.
The Falcons have made their choice, betting on Morris over Belichick. Will it pay off? Only time will tell.
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