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Morris making major transition for Falcons

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By D. Orlando Ledbetter - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Raheem Morris played defensive back in college.

Every game he’s coached in the NFL, he has been on the defensive side of the ball.

But when eight-year assistant Terry Robiskie departed the team to become the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans, Falcons coach Dan Quinn was left with a major hole on his coaching staff. He came to believe that Morris’ defensive mind could help the offense as a wide receivers coach.

“When we first talked about it, for me, it was making sure that (offensive coordinator) Kyle (Shanahan) was comfortable with it,” Morris said.