“We missed entirely too many kicks this year,” Falcons coach RaheemMorris said in January ... On Monday, Morris admitted that while the competition between Koo and Kreig wasn’t officially over, the outcome was essentially decided.
RaheemMorris made things very clear in his press conference on Sunday, August 18, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia... while speaking with local media at the team facility.Raheem Morris sits Michael Penix Jr.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell later revealed that Falcons head coach RaheemMorris played a major role in the decision to suspend the game. “Raheem Morris is the ultimate class act," Campbell said.
That incident happened during the first week of camp, but over the weekend, Pearce found himself in another skirmish — and this time, head coach RaheemMorris got involved ... Raheem Morris got in his face after.
"Penix won't get out there, and Kirk won't get out there," Falcons coach RaheemMorris said Monday ... Morris is pleased with where the team is in training camp ... "Then we'll get to a nice little scrimmage for us," Morris said.
RaheemMorris tried to guard Falcons wide receiver DrakeLondon at practice on Monday - and it didn't go too well for the Atlanta head coach ... Raheem Morris (left) and Drake London, seen earlier this month faced off at a recent practice.
“Rookie James Pearce Jr. was the main character today ...AJC’s D ... However, head coach RaheemMorris was tired of it this time ... Raheem Morris got in his face after ... Morris seems determined to get his temper under control, but only time will tell. .
That mentality was on full display Monday during a drill against head coach RaheemMorris...DrakeLondon getting physical with Raheem Morris in press coverage 😂 pic.twitter.com/QY7yAXE7SX— Joe Patrick (@japatrick200) August 4, 2025.
On Thursday morning, head coach RaheemMorris provided clarity, finally revealing the reason behind Walker’s absence. “Raheem Morris says Jalon Walker has a minor hamstring issue ... He is wearing me out trying to get out there at practice,” Morris said.
But head coach RaheemMorris says the reasoning went deeper than that ... According to Morris, that aggression isn’t just tolerated—it’s part of what the Falcons were looking for. “It was part of our draft,” Morris said, via Tori McElhaney.
Just ahead of his first season as the Atlanta Falcons head coach, RaheemMorris made a bold move by drafting Michael Penix Jr ... That said, there may be little leeway for Morris after a disappointing first season at the helm.
Head coachRaheemMorris made it clear that last season’s failure to pressure opposing quarterbacks had become unacceptable. “Raheem Morris says he was tired of getting grilled for the lack of a pass ...