Raheem Morris, Defensive Coordinator, SF 49ers | Page 25

NYniner85 · 2026-02-01T11:58:44-08:00

ESPN sources: The 49ers are set to hire former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator. Morris is expected to replace Robert Saleh, who was hired as the Tennessee Titans head coach. pic.twitter.com/6gLA4BqFID— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 1, 2026

Feb 3, 2026 at 11:51 AM

#361

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Originally posted by All22:

Originally posted by Hangman_52:

Originally posted by Since07:
Literally no one outside our secondary. Green, Brown, Mustapha, and even Lenoir I can see in a 3-4

Collins will be a great fit at 3-4 DE
West is a solid NT candidate
Warner can be a great Will LB
Bosa will be a good OLB. I dont know how well he will do in coverage though. But getting to the QB should not be an issue.

I never want to see Bosa dropping into coverage.

I see Bosa as being a DL chess piece similar to how Raheem used Aaron Donald. I know they aren't similar builds but Donald was moved from DT to DE depending on certain situations & I think Raheem will use Bosa similarly. Bosa's hand will stay in the dirt & his job will remain to sack the QB.

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:03 PM

#362

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Originally posted by Hangman_52:
Collins will be a great fit at 3-4 DE
West is a solid NT candidate
Warner can be a great Will LB
Bosa will be a good OLB. I dont know how well he will do in coverage though. But getting to the QB should not be an issue.

Why would Fred play will? He's playing Mike.

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:20 PM

#363

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I think Mykel will transition smoothly into a 3-4 DE too (might have to put on some additional mass but he's young enough to do that without much issue). West should do fine as a Nose with all that power he possesses & I think Collins will wreak havoc as the other 3-4 End.

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:29 PM

#364

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Lol Shorts is out, I hope the 49ers didnt jump the gun prematurely.

oh man....

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM

#365

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I'm just expecting a hybrid defense where everyone fits everywhere. I feel the base defense will change week to week. I'm excited and can't wait to see what they put on the field. I expect some players to go through some mental errors with this new scheme.

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM

#366

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IF he is to play a 3-4 (which is a big if) I think Mykel is a natural fit at end, he played in a 3-4 in college and played all over the line as hes versatile
Collins is probably the player who loses the most going to a 3-4 because he isnt really a nose and Im not sure he can play a 3-4 end. West would be a solid nose with a bit of concern over size, but he can do it.

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM

#367

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Originally posted by the_dynasty:
IF he is to play a 3-4 (which is a big if) I think Mykel is a natural fit at end, he played in a 3-4 in college and played all over the line as hes versatile
Collins is probably the player who loses the most going to a 3-4 because he isnt really a nose and Im not sure he can play a 3-4 end. West would be a solid nose with a bit of concern over size, but he can do it.

Collins played a ton of heads up/shaded alignment in college. If anything, he'd be going back to his natural spot in an odd front. I don't think anyone that's being honest watched Alfred Collin's college tape and thought to themselves, "Yeah, that's a penetrating 1-gap 3 tech for the wide 9 if I've ever seen one." I honestly didn't think the 49ers would want him after I watched his tape because he was so damn big, kind of uncoordinated and not particularly explosive.

[ Edited by Heroism on Feb 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM ]

Feb 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM

#368

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He's not going to play a 3-4. If anything he will run more 5 man fronts

Feb 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM

#369

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Originally posted by KiwiM:
He's not going to play a 3-4. If anything he will run more 5 man fronts

Isn't a 3-4 essentially a 5 man front? 3 down linemen & 2 outside backers.

Feb 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by the_dynasty:
IF he is to play a 3-4 (which is a big if) I think Mykel is a natural fit at end, he played in a 3-4 in college and played all over the line as hes versatile
Collins is probably the player who loses the most going to a 3-4 because he isnt really a nose and Im not sure he can play a 3-4 end. West would be a solid nose with a bit of concern over size, but he can do it.

Collins played a ton of heads up/shaded alignment in college. If anything, he'd be going back to his natural spot in an odd front. I don't think anyone that's being honest watched Alfred Collin's college tape and thought to themselves, "Yeah, that's a penetrating 1-gap 3 tech for the wide 9 if I've ever seen one." I honestly didn't think the 49ers would want him after I watched his tape because he was so damn big, kind of uncoordinated and not particularly explosive.

Saleh and lynch both said they envisioned him as a 3T based on how he moved and his athleticism.

Feb 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM

#371

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Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Saleh and lynch both said they envisioned him as a 3T based on how he moved and his athleticism.

Yeah, where else are you going to put him after you've drafted him? Lol. He's not an end and too damn tall with pad-level issues to be a nose. There's only one spot remaining.

[ Edited by Heroism on Feb 3, 2026 at 1:31 PM ]

Feb 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM

#372

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It would be very speculative to assume Morris will impose a system that does not utilize the best talents of available players. It makes for good speculative discussion.

Feb 3, 2026 at 1:38 PM

#373

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
Saleh and lynch both said they envisioned him as a 3T based on how he moved and his athleticism.

Yeah, where else are you going to put him after you've drafted him? Lol. He's not an end and too damn tall with pad-level issues to be a nose. There's only one spot remaining.

So are you now saying you don't think he's equipped for it? Might be misunderstanding . We had previously discussed this and you agreed with their assessment and even touched on improvements he was making. It was always going to be a bit of a project for him, but that is what he was drafted to be, a Buckner type player

Feb 3, 2026 at 1:39 PM

#374

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Originally posted by dj43:
It would be very speculative to assume Morris will impose a system that does not utilize the best talents of available players. It makes for good speculative discussion.

It's f**king stupid if they do try to go that route.

Feb 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM

#375

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Originally posted by Hoovtrain:
So are you now saying you don't think he's equipped for it? Might be misunderstanding . We had previously discussed this and you agreed with their assessment and even touched on improvements he was making. It was always going to be a bit of a project for him, but that is what he was drafted to be, a Buckner type player

Yeah, I agree. I like Collins, so I'm not like attacking him or his selection. I think he has the potential to be better under Morris.

[ Edited by Heroism on Feb 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM ]