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Is there such a thing as firer’s remorse?

While Raheem Morris game-plans for Bijan Robinson and the Falcons this week as the 49ers’ hot-shot defensive coordinator , Atlanta has to be wondering if it’s any better off a little more than nine months after showing him the door, sitting at 2-4 under new head coach Kevin Stefanski.

The Falcons finished 8-9 and missed the postseason in both seasons Morris was at the helm. But they haven’t started a season this poorly since 2020, and while Morris has elevated San Francisco’s defense to new heights, Atlanta’s has taken a step back under Jeff Ulbrich.

At least as far as Morris and the 49ers are concerned, there’s no hard feelings.

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.…