The Atlanta Falcons have decided to hire Raheem Morris as their next head coach over legendary coach Bill Belichick and others.
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson couldn’t be more excited.
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The former Texas standout, who just completed his first season, told Fox News Digital in a recent interview that he spoke to Morris shortly after he got the job and the two had “a great conversation.”
“I really can’t wait to play for this guy. Raheem is a great coach and a really great person. You can tell he knows how to bring this team closer than ever before.” Robinson said. “And we just go out there and enjoy playing for him, go out and be in the moment and enjoy doing it as well, which is what he preaches a lot. I know. Just enjoy the moment, because we do. Everyone is blessed if they can enjoy these [kinds] of the moment. I can’t wait to play for that guy. ”
“It’s going to be a lot of fun. From what I’ve seen, he’s brought so much energy to every program he’s been in. And he brings us here and our new coach, O.C. “DC – I’m really looking forward to seeing them and playing for them. It’s going to be a fun experience and a fun journey for Raheem.”
Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 24, 2023. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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The Falcons have finished 7-10 the past few seasons and are considered one of the teams with young talent expected to perform at a high level. Arthur Smith was fired immediately after the team lost in Week 18.
Robinson, who partnered with Courtyard by Marriott on the campaign ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, is part of that group along with Desmond Ridder, Kyle Pitts and Drake London.
He said “new leadership” could unlock the team’s star power.
“I felt like what we got now was probably new leadership,” Robinson said. “I love Coach Smith. I love him because of the way he brought me and the way he raised me. I know things might be different and I’ll have time to go to new people and new places. I know.”
Desmond Ridder, 9, of the Atlanta Falcons hits teammate Bijan Robinson with the ball during the second half of a game against the Carolina Panthers on December 17, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. hand over. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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“It’s probably right around the corner and we’re going to add a lot of new pieces. I know we’re close. But this has to be the year we have to move it forward and put it together. I know that.”
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