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Falcons' Raheem Morris Delivers Brutally Honest QB Evaluation

Raheem Morris knows the Atlanta Falcons need a better quarterback.

Jeremy Brener

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Raheem Morris is at the NFL Combine just weeks after being named head coach for the Atlanta Falcons.

Among the items of intrigue in Indianapolis is the quarterback position, both among the rookies and veterans potentially looking for a new home.

When asked about Atlanta's current state of affairs at the quarterback position, Morris gave a very blunt answer.

Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris address the media after being introduced as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium / Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

"If we had better quarterback play, I may not be standing here," Morris said in his press conference.

That's not usually the type of honesty you get from a head coach, but he certainly isn't wrong. If Desmond Ridder had worked out last season and the Falcons made the playoffs, perhaps Arthur Smith would still be at the helm.

For some of the top rookies, the Falcons will be able to meet them, but a workout won't be happening. Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels are solidified as top picks and throwing at the Combine simply isn't necessary for them. But for the second tier of quarterbacks like Michigan's J.J. McCarthy, Oregon's Bo Nix and Washington's Michael Penix Jr., they will throw and the Falcons can build on their evaluations.

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The Falcons will also have an opportunity to meet with other teams to gauge the trade value of guys like Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears.

Ultimately, the Falcons need to find a better solution at quarterback, and Morris will be one of the leading voices in the room to lead the charge.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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