Seattle Seahawks: Jim Mora Coaching Profile

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Published: August 2, 2009

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This last season saw the departure of the Seahawks' most beloved head coach, Mike Holmgren.  As was decided long before he left, Jim Mora was to be given the reins to the franchise.

Mora was the former Atlanta Falcons head coach from 2004-2006 and led them to a 26-22 record with one NFC Championship game appearance.

He was a finalist for the Miami Dolphins head coaching job in 2006 after he was let go by Atlanta. In 2007, he spurned the chance to become the New York Giants' defensive coordinator.

Instead, he became Seattle’s defensive backs/assistant head coach in 2007. He cited the privilege of working under future HOF coach Mike Holmgren as the deciding factor. His arrival led to speculation he was Holmgren's heir apparent.

Before the 2008 season, he also spurned an offer for the head coaching position in Washington to remain in Seattle. It appears as though he was hell-bent on eve...

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