The Atlanta Falcons made a significant move by hiring Raheem Morris as their head coach, aiming to revamp their coaching staff and steer the organization in the right direction. Morris’s impact on Atlanta’s immediate success could be substantial, potentially rivaling the influence of acquiring a star quarterback. However, they are not the only team making strides this offseason. The Carolina Panthers appointed Dave Canales, the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as their new head coach, while the New Orleans Saints are expected to refine their offensive coaching staff. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Saints are set to bring in Klint Kubiak, the passing game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, as their offensive coordinator once the Super Bowl concludes.
San Francisco, currently competing in the Super Bowl, is led by head coach Kyle Shanahan, whose innovative wide-zone offense has garnered widespread acclaim and paved the way for his assistant coaches to land coordinator and head coaching positions across the league. Atlanta has experienced firsthand the success that Shanahan’s coaching tree tends to bring, with Kubiak poised to continue this trend.
In New Orleans, the decision to replace long-time offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. signifies a shift in leadership. Kubiak, following in his father’s footsteps, aims to emulate Gary Kubiak’s path from assistant coach to Super Bowl-winning head coach. With a solid coaching pedigree and experience spanning from college football to the NFL, Klint Kubiak is well-equipped to elevate the Saints’ offense.
As Atlanta focuses on reshaping its coaching staff and potentially finding a new quarterback, it must recognize that other teams in the NFC South are also improving. Without a strong offseason, the Falcons risk remaining stagnant in a competitive division.
