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Dylan Hernandez: Rams' Raheem Morris feels bad for Brian Flores, has had better experiences

LOS ANGELES — Raheem Morris is one of the chosen ones, which made him a reluctant spokesperson for the controversy that has embroiled the NFL as it approaches its signature event. Morris is the Rams' defensive coordinator. He is Black. And when the Rams share the field at SoFi Stadium with the Cincinnati Bengals next weekend, the 45-year-old Morris will be the highest-ranking Black coach on ...

LOS ANGELES — Raheem Morris is one of the chosen ones, which made him a reluctant spokesperson for the controversy that has embroiled the NFL as it approaches its signature event.

Morris is the Rams' defensive coordinator.

He is Black.

And when the Rams share the field at SoFi Stadium with the Cincinnati Bengals next weekend, the 45-year-old Morris will be the highest-ranking Black coach on either sideline at a Super Bowl played against the backdrop of former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit against the NFL

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