Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris sees similarities between Grady Jarrett and former Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald.
"Just listening to him talk about his passion for Atlanta and his Grady Gives and the things that he does for us, it’s just a reflection of what we left and what we miss about Grady and guys like that," Morris said Tuesday in a press conference. "I just know what he wants to do for this city and how passionate he is for this city."
"With Grady, it’s really funny - it’s really not even a conversation, it’s almost a look in his eye," Morris said. "Morris and Jarrett first joined the Falcons in the same offseason, the former being hired Jan. 26, 2015, and the latter being drafted exactly 97 days later. Ironically, Jarrett has donned No. 97 his entire professional career.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank and staff interviewed Morris for the full-time head coaching vacancy but opted instead for then-Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Donald was perhaps the most feared defensive player in the league during his time in Los Angeles. Morris had a front-row seat to it all.
But for as impactful as both have been on the gridiron, Morris sees more similarities off the field. Donald was a six-time team captain. Jarrett's count currently sits at five with a high likelihood for a sixth in 2024. With Donald now out of the league, Jarrett is carrying the flag for shorter, lighter defensive tackles. He's also in an important leadership role for a young Falcons defensive front, which features three rookie tackles - Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus and Zion Logue.
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