Under Arthur Blank’s ownership, the Atlanta Falcons have turned to familiar paths and faces in their decision-making more often than not. For every bold draft trade or unique coordinator hire, there are many occasions they made the supposed safe decision where they’ve leaned on history to make pivotal decisions. Look no further than hiring Raheem Morris last offseason.
While that decision was justified at the time, given Morris’ development and success with the Rams, it was a moment when the Falcons opted for familiarity with his years of history with the team.
The jury is still very much out on Morris, but there are signs around him that this offseason feels too common, predictable, and flawed.