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The dust has started to settle as new coach Raheem Morris has named most of his coaching staff. Running backs coach Dwayne Ledford, quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates and running backs coach Michael Pitre were retained. We also talk to defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, secondary coach Justin Hood and inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud. We also get you ready for the upcoming NFL scouting combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot discusses the hiring of Raheem Morris as the franchise's 19th coach as he was finally introduced at a press conference almost two weeks after accepting the job. Morris discusses his new job and CBS analyst Matt Ryan and 49ers CB Isaiah Oliver drop by to help preview Super Bowl 58. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After trying to land former New England coach Bill Belichick, the Falcons signed Raheem Morris to a five-year contract to become the 19th head coach of the team. Former coach Dan Quinn and Rams general manager Les Snead stop by to help us understand more about Morris, who was with the Falcons from 2015-2000. Also, we look at his coordinators, Zac Robinson (offense), Jimmy Lake (defense) and Marquice Williams (special teams.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons have interviewed 13 candidates for the vacant head coaching job, including Bill Belichick and Raheem Morris, twice. Former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff discusses all of the parties involved: Bilichick, Arthur Blank, Rich McKay and Terry Fonteno and how they possibly could work together. Also, we hear Les Snead's recommendation for Morris in the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons have interviewed former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick for the head coach opening to replace Arthur Smith. The team has completed six interviews and are ready to interview the Lions' coordinators later on Friday and/or Saturday. Former Falcons interim coach Raheem Morris has been requested for an interview that has not been schedule yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special Black Monday episode, Falcons owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay discuss the firing of former head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons have started their search and will consider several candidates for the position. Blank and McKay discuss their roles and the role of general manager Terry Fontenot as the franchise tries to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With their slim playoff hopes in the balance, the Falcons came out flat in the second half and got routed by the Saints, 48-17, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Derek Carr tossed four touchdowns and Desmond Ridder had a key interception in the third quarter that contributed to the Saints outscoring them 31-0 in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons, who won the previous meeting, need a victory over the Saints to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. The Saints are receiving some fine play from quarterback Derek Carr and have won three of their last four games. The winner will need the Bucs to lose to the Panthers in order to go to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a chance to solidify their playoffs hopes, the Falcons were beaten 37-17 by the Chicago Bears on Sunday at historic Soldier Field. The game was played in a light snow storm that get steady at times. The Falcons fell behind 14-0 and were never really in the game as the offense sputtered with quarterback Taylor Heinicke at the controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons are set to face Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears for the second season in row. The Falcons won the meeting last season 27-24 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They will hit the road and face the Bears at historic Soldier Field on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Bears have won three of the last four games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke led the offense on seven scoring drives and the defense tormented Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew with six sacks in the 29-10 win on Sunday. The Falcons kept their playoff and division title hopes alive with the victory, which was some of the players felt was their best performance of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons, who have beaten just one team with a winning record this season, will seek to salvage the season with a win over the hot Indianapolis Colts. Taylor Heinicke will take over at quarterback for the Falcons, who have lost their last two games. The Falcons need to win-out to improve their playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices