Morris noted, "After a thorough evaluation of the season, and with careful consideration for our team's future, we deemed these moves necessary. These decisions are never easy from the human side of things and we wish Jimmy, Jay and their families the best." This reflects the difficult nature of coaching changes, emphasizing the seriousness of the evaluation of the team's performance.
Morris expressed his disappointment, stating, "I was really shocked by the defense’s performance. We simply did not come out to play," referring to the Week 18 loss to the Panthers where they allowed 44 points and culminated a downward spiral after a promising start.
With a notable statistic, the Falcons allowed the highest quarterback completion percentage in the NFL (69.9%) and finished second to last in sacks (31) and quarterback pressure percentage (28.1%), reflecting persistent struggles in their defense strategy.
The Falcons finished the season with an 8-9 record, missing the playoffs after a promising 6-3 start. This downturn highlights drastic shifts in momentum throughout the season.
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