Hiring Raheem Morris to follow up Robert Saleh as the defensive coordinator was an easy choice for the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan has wanted Morris on his staff since he became the head coach in 2017. The moment Morris was relieved of his head coaching duties from the Atlanta Falcons, he became the obvious candidate. But what about Morris? It's easy to see why the 49ers wanted him. What is it that drew him to the 49ers? Morris was asked about it at his press conference on Thursday, saying it was an "easy choice" to join. Morris explains his decision to join Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images “Didn't know all about the organization before, knew more about Kyle, knew more about Lynch," Morris said. "Obviously, those are guys that I've been really close to just throughout the whole process of everything, right?…