The Atlanta Falcons might be the same team in name, but behind the scenes, it’s all change in a bid to resurrect their fortunes.
At the heart of this evolution is their newly hired head coach, Raheem Morris, alongside Arthur Blank, the owner of the Falcons.
With the 2024 playoff stage on the horizon, Blank and Morris are devoting their focus on the one area that needs significant refashioning – the quarterback position.
Blank interviewed 14 potential candidates for the head coaching role until Raheem Morris emerged as the most promising.
Interestingly, throughout the interviews, there was a consensus on the fact that the quarterback strategy was desperately in need of a revitalization.
The 2023 season saw the Falcons struggling with Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke taking turns at the helm, but the results were anything but desirable.
It’s clear that Blank is aware that transformations don’t happen overnight but there is also an understanding about the urgency of the situation.
With the new league year almost upon them, there is minimal time to formulate a strategy that will help them clinch a playoff spot in the forthcoming season.
“is not one of these things where we can take a year to develop a strategy” because of how close we are to the start of a new league year and that the team plans to take a deep dive into the question before it is underway.
“I would tell you quite honestly: 1,000 percent, there’s not a defined plan, but it is being talked about,” Blank said, via the team’s website. “And it’ll be talked about pretty intensely — I would say — over the next coming weeks.”
Arthur Blank: No defined QB plan, will be "talked about pretty intensely" in coming weeks. https://t.co/R1BWQp7Ndk
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 13, 2024
Morris’s credentials make him an excellent fit for the Falcons. His record speaks volumes of his expertise and his ability to turn around the team’s performance.
Morris’s pivotal role in drafting strategic plans could pave the way for a successful 2024 season for the Falcons.
There have been no hints dropped yet on how the Falcons are planning to restore the quarterback position.
However, one thing is certain – Blank and Morris would be giving it top priority as they aim to create a playoff-worthy team.
While Blank might not predict a Super Bowl appearance just yet, he is optimistic that, under Morris’s leadership, the Falcons can at least secure a trip to the 2024 playoffs.
The future of the Falcons hangs heavily on the effectiveness of the sweeping changes anticipated. The journey to the playoffs won’t be an easy one.
The competition is fierce, the clock is ticking, but with Blank’s financial commitment and Morris’s extensive experience, the Falcons are gearing up for a robust 2024 season.
