Originally posted by BYisGod:
I wonder what it means for Bradley.
He remains in his current position and serves as the elder statesman/consultant on the team.
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Raheem Morris, Defensive Coordinator, SF 49ers
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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He remains in his current position and serves as the elder statesman/consultant on the team.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by floridaMan:
What style of defense does he run?
I wouldn't mind seeing something more aggressive than the bend-don't-break we've had the past few years..
They are going to need to fill quite a few holes to give him a chance to be successful. It's going to be interesting to see how free agency plays out.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:24 PM
- Kolohe
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I bet Joe Woods is hired next?
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Does this mean we're switching to a 3-4?
No, not necessarily.
In fact, I highly doubt it.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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That's a really good move. After Saleh that's the best you could do. I like that move a lot.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by Kolohe:
Rams won the Super Bowl with a 17th ranked defense.
His defense held the #7 scoring offense (Bengals) to 20 points in the SB
Every single SB KS lost has been because we gave up too many points (31 and 25)
The SBs we won under Walsh we gave up 21, 16, 16, 10
We need a quality D for a SB
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Originally posted by BYisGod:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by ninerfan4life:
Does this mean we're switching to a 3-4?
No, not necessarily.
In fact, I highly doubt it.
Yeah, I don't so, either. The Falcons ran the wide 9. The big difference is they blitzed a lot more than the 49ers. They also used a lot of hybrid fronts. I think Morris is going to build on what the 49ers already do.
[ Edited by Heroism on Feb 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM ]
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
- 49er-from-Yavin-IV
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Yes!!! We need Raheem Morris here for a minimum of two seasons.
Ideally, he becomes Shanny's version of "Spags" while we win Super Bowls.
Ideally, he becomes Shanny's version of "Spags" while we win Super Bowls.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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he's failed at a few HC spots, right? hopefully he just wants to stay a DC now and that he thrives here.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by Heroism:
I'm looking forward to hearing his plan for the front. I'd be surprised if things remained the same.
Yes, I wonder if the dline will look different. Wander from the wide 9 a bit in the front 7 but keep the shell coverage, give it a new look
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Wanted Schwartz, but I'll take it.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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This is disappointing news. Im not a fan of this guy, think he's overrated, and expect our defense to take a step back for the few seasons it takes Shanahan to fire his buddy.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Let's f**king gooooooo!!!
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Maybe it's because I was dreaming about Schwartz but I'm not as high on this hire as everyone else is.
He's never coordinated a top 14 defense in yards allowed. There was the Super Bowl win in 2021, though. The defense wasn't highly ranked but it did have a good playoff run. He's also used to running different defenses from us (3-4).
I do at least find it intriguing that we hired him over Bradley, given the different defensive philosophy. Also is there a chance he stays DC long term since he's already had two tries at HC?
That defense was ranked 6th in epa/p. Yards/points aren't great measurements of defenses in a lot of cases. Too much effect from other phases of the game.
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Happy with this hire, and hope it works out. Real chance for stability at the position.
Feb 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by TopDogBerkeley:I'm ok with this. He helped the red zone defense improve from '24. He's a solid coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Originally posted by BYisGod:
I wonder what it means for Bradley.
He remains in his current position and serves as the elder statesman/consultant on the team.