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A few weeks ago, change felt inevitable for the Atlanta Falcons after the team lost five straight games. However, recent strong performances may have changed perceptions.
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ESPN insider Adam Schefter believes Raheem Morris might do enough to keep his job, and that belief hinges on one thing the Falcons finally show at the end of the season.
After weeks of uncertainty and outside noise, Morris ended the year with three straight wins and was ready to win a fourth.
Schefter said the late push may have changed owner Arthur Blank’s perspective on his future with the organization.
That’s important because the Falcons don’t operate quietly. Atlanta brought in Sportsology, an executive search firm often used when teams prepare for major organizational decisions.
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That move alone fueled belief that change was coming, especially after a season that never quite settled and often felt like two steps forward.
But winning complicates scoring.
Morris’ late-season surge redefined the conversation. After Thursday night’s 29-28 victory over the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the discussion seemed to have changed. Morris looked ecstatic after the win.
The discussion stopped asking when Atlanta would move forward and instead turned to whether the team had a reason to stop playing after making significant improvements.
People around the league thought change was coming, but Morris’ ability to unite a locker room and win has changed that perception.
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Atlanta played with urgency down the stretch, showing better situational awareness and sharper execution late in the game. This period is important internally, especially for a coach who has been there for a long time with little success.
The Falcons look like a team that’s still playing for their head coach, and that’s a detail that’s not going to go unnoticed by the front office.
Schefter’s prediction centers on this reality. Morris may have his job coached at the end of the season, but he may be leaving after earning a year to finish what he started.
In an impatient league, late-season improvement combined with player support can make a real difference.
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That doesn’t mean the seats suddenly get colder. Far from it. The presence of kinesiology still signals the pressure to evaluate long-term and accelerate results. If Morris stays, expectations won’t be reset. They will rise.
But this moment is important. Morris didn’t fold. He steadied the team, found victory when it was needed most, and forced the Falcons to reconsider a fresh start.
Sometimes job security isn’t achieved through grand vision or sweeping change. Sometimes, it’s earned by refusing to let a season fall apart.
Raheem Morris might be doing just that.
