Feb 10 (The Sports Xchange) - The Atlanta Falcons promoted secondary coach Marquand Manuel to defensive coordinator.
The team also named Raheem Morris as wide receivers/passing game coordinator/assistant head coach. In addition, Doug Mallory was promoted to defensive backs coach to replace Manuel and former NFL standout Bryant Young was hired as defensive line coach.
Manuel, 37, spent the previous two seasons as the Falcons' secondary coach/senior defensive assistant. He was considered the top choice after the Falcons decided not to keep Richard Smith in his role as defensive coordinator. Smith could remain on head coach Dan Quinn's staff in an advisory position, but he plans to explore other options, according to ESPN.