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What Raheem Morris is Looking for to Run his New San Francisco 49ers Defense

Feb 3, 2026
Discussion of Raheem Morris’s defensive philosophy, including coverage shifts, blitz tendencies, and potential front changes. Talk about what types of safeties and speed rushers fit the system and possible roster moves. Debate over play-calling responsibility and how coaching turnover could reshape personnel and scheme implementation.
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INSIGHT

Coverage Continuity Between Falcons And 49ers

  • Brian Peacock highlights that the 49ers and Falcons ran nearly identical coverage mixes, with heavy use of Cover 3, Cover 4, and man coverage.
  • That overlap suggests schematic continuity and easier transition for Raheem Morris into San Francisco's defensive responsibilities.
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Morris' Draft Pattern Reveals Priorities

  • Peacock notes Morris drafted both speed stand-up rushers and ball-hawking safeties in Atlanta, showing clear schematic priorities.
  • That draft pattern signals Morris may seek similar personnel in San Francisco: faster edge rushers and a true center-field free safety.
ANECDOTE

Crocker's 40-Yard Dash Fix

  • Eric Crocker recounts his rookie 40-yard dash experience and how he trained to improve it from a 4.71 to around a 4.53 hand-timed result.
  • He uses this to illustrate how poor 40 times can hurt draft stock but on-field play can still matter.
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