When the San Francisco 49ers hired Raheem Morris to replace Robert Saleh as defensive coordinator, one of the things that most excited many fans was the belief that a Morris-led defense would be much more aggressive. Some noted, for example, that in 2025, Saleh utilized one of the lowest blitz rates in the NFL at 23.4%. Morris, however, blitzed at a much higher blitz rate (around 36%) while with the Atlanta Falcons. Saleh's system thrived on discipline and the minimization of mistakes.