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Shanahan credits Raheem Morris for 49ers' defensive surge

Morris, the defensive coordinator, has young players performing well on defense, which Shanahan says doesn't surprise him—suggesting he'd been anticipating this outcome.

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Published 7:02 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “Kyle Shanahan credits Raheem Morris for 49ers’ defensive surge — and he’s been waiting for it”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:02 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Kyle Shanahan, 49ers.
BBN covered this story before: 49ers' Greenlaw suspended for head-butting helmetless Seahawks LB (October 12).

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New York PostKyle Shanahan credits Raheem Morris for 49ers’ defensive surge — and he’s been waiting for it

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAs promised, here's the credit for the undefeated start.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe 49ers are undefeated for the third time in the Kyle Shanahan era, and Shanahan points to his defensive coordinator, Raheem Morris.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShanahan says the defense playing this well, with young players stepping up, doesn't surprise him at all when Morris is the one running it, and he sounds like a man who has been waiting for this.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFive and oh calls for a cheer, and I've got one: Give me a W, give me another W, and give me a record nobody can touch!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'd like to see that upgraded to a full chant with a drum line.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe coach is calm and the coordinator is getting the credit. In football that's the rarest thing there is.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorRare?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEveryone else on this desk wants a trophy for showing up on time.

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