FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — When prompted, pretty much every player you ask will tell you the same thing: The biggest jump they make in their game happens from Year 1 to Year 2.

For some players, it's an obvious jump in their production and stat line. For others, it's a bit more nuanced in their technique and own comfortability within the game's speed. Regardless of how it shows up, that jump does tend to appear. But what of coaches? Can they make a jump from their first to second year?

When it comes to Raheem Morris — who embarks on his second year as the Falcons' head coach — there's one specific area he wants his own leadership to see growth in this year.

"The number one thing is being able to identify problems faster," Morris explained. "So, when we can identify those problems faster, not

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