Archives for January 20, 2013

‘Morris has 15 years of NFL experience, the most of any of the 17 assistants hired by Marrone since he took over earlier this month.’

‘Morris-coached lines have played a role in helping three teams lead the NFL in rushing: the 49ers in both 1998 and ’99, and the Vikings in 2007.’

‘Morris has had stops in San Francisco (1999-2003), Detroit (2004-2005), Minnesota (2006-2010) and Tampa Bay (2011). He was out of coaching during the 2012 season.’

‘Morris will enter his 16th season in the NFL coaching ranks in 2013. He began his NFL coaching career in 1997 with San Francisco as the 49ers’ tight ends and assistant offensive line coach through 1998 before being elevated to offensive line coach for five years (1999-2003). Morris also oversaw the offensive lines of Detroit (2004-05), Minnesota (2006-10) and Tampa Bay (2011).’