Falcons Coach Raheem Morris: Season of Frustration Ends with Spoiler Role
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The Atlanta Falcons' latest defeat has sealed their eighth consecutive losing season, a dismal record that has become all too familiar for the franchise. Coming off a 37-9 drubbing at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks, the Falcons now face the unenviable task of playing spoiler in the final weeks of the season. Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris acknowledged the frustration of being eliminated from postseason contention, stating, "That's awful. You never want to be in this spot." Despite the team's struggles, Morris is focusing on the upcoming matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game he expects to be highly competitive. The Falcons' recent performance has been marked by inconsistency, with the team losing seven of their last eight games. The special teams unit has been particularly problematic, with issues including a lack of average kickoff return yards and third-worst yards per punt return. The team has also struggled to find a reliable kicker, with three different players taking on the role this season. As the Falcons look ahead to the 2026 season, several questions will need to be answered. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will be rehabbing from a torn ACL, while Kirk Cousins' future with the team remains uncertain. The job security of Morris, who has a 33-56 record as head coach, is also up in the air. For now, however, Morris is focused on the final four weeks of the season, emphasizing the importance of execution. "We've got to go out there and cover kicks. We've got to block and protect. We've got to do all the things we're capable of doing," he said. "That is the part that is driving me nuts. The execution part.
