The Los Angeles Rams current defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is starting to generate a decent amount of head coaching buzz. Steve Wyche of NFL network reported that DeMeco Ryans’ success this year with the Texans could be helping out Morris this time around. Wyche explained how teams may now turn their focus to more culture-building guys like Morris.
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Should Morris end up becoming a head coach in the NFL for the second time in his career it would mean a few things. Before we dive into those though its worth noting that Morris joined the Rams in 2021 and instantly helped them win a Super Bowl. Ever since his defenses have been solid and have kept them in games they might not otherwise have been in. Morris went 3-13 in his first year as a head coach with the Buccaneers in 2009 and followed it up with a 10-6 record the following year. Morris became the first coach since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger to start at least 10 rookies and finish with a winning record.
The problem for Morris was the year that followed after the Buccaneers failed to retain a few key players, the team finished 4-12 and Morris was fired. He did receive another chance to be a head coach in an interim role with the Falcons after Dan Quinn was let go and he went 4-7. While Morris has a losing record at 21-38, it’s definitely worth noting he’s learned a ton in his time as an assistant coach. I believe Morris is ready and I’m sure the Rams do as well. So, if Morris is indeed hired what does that mean for the Los Angeles Rams?
- Draft Compensation
Due to the NFL’s minority coaching hire compensation, the Rams would receive two third-round picks for losing Raheem Morris as a head coach to any team. The Rams would see their first third-round pick in that haul as early as this year’s 2024 NFL Draft and would receive compensation for 2025’s NFL Draft as well. Here’s how the Rams 2024 draft would look after this.
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