Raheem Morris is a defensive-minded coach. That much is clear. His future as the Atlanta Falcons' potential full-time head coach is still muddled, however.
Sunday’s 43-6 blowout of the Las Vegas Raiders was the clearest sign yet that Morris’ defense is playing for him -- in a manner of speaking.
Besides forcing five turnovers -- three strip sacks of Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, a pick-six and a forced fumble on running back Josh Jacobs -- the Falcons had five sacks.