Raheem Morris Gave Such a Fired Up Day 1 Speech to Falcons, and NFL Fans Loved It

The new Falcons coach was fired up in the first meeting with his team for the 2024 season.
Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris is introduced as the new head coach of the Falcons.
Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris is introduced as the new head coach of the Falcons. / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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New Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris met with his team for the first time Tuesday, as the franchise began its early preparations for the 2024 football season.

The team's official social media account posted a video of Morris meeting with the team for the first time, firing up players for what's to come.

"I want us to be world-class in everything we do. ... We're going to identify some problems and we're going to attack them," Morris said.

The key to doing that? Establishing an identity, Morris said.

"Let's start working on our identity," Morris continued. "Identity doesn't come to life until you start working on this stuff. ... I want this to be competitive, I want this to be tough, and I want this to be a physical football team. Let the results land where they may."

NFL fans loved Morris's approach and his speech to his new team. Here are some of the best reactions from social media to Atlanta's first team meeting with its new head coach.


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