Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

Assistant head coach -- defense Jerry Gray joins Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair for a career retrospective, where he tells great stories from his days playing at Texas and his storied NFL career, followed by his journey through the coaching ranks before ending up here in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the nostalgia of seeing the Atlanta Falcons in their throwback uniforms for week 2, shine a light on notable players from the Falcons vs. Packers game, break down the call that led to a Falcons victory, and discuss the challenges the Falcons may face in week 3 against the Lions and how to overcome those challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack detail how the Falcons were able to erase a two-score deficit in the fourth quarter and earn a late victory over the Green Bay Packers. They dive deep into the that comeback effort, which required positive contributions from the Falcons defense, quarterback Desmond Ridder and rookie offensive weapon Bijan Robinson. That discussion also focuses on Arthur Smith’s decisive fourth-down play that helped the Falcons come out on top. Then they move things forward and talk about what needs to be better to beat a tough Detroit Lions team and win a third straight game. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, reaction to big Falcons win (00:01:06):  How Falcons got job done in fourth quarter (00:03:23): How to get a BOGO Big Zax Snak (00:04:31): Dissecting Arthur Smith’s key fourth-down decision (00:10:00): Bijan’s performance and how he’s building trust (00:15:27): Evaluating Desmond Ridder’s performance (00:20:37) What Falcons must improve to go 3-0See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Falcons defensive lineman Calais Campbell sits down for an extended, in-depth conversation with Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney on the latest episode of Falcons in Focus. He talks about what's required to perform at a high level over so many years, entering fatherhood, his upbringing, the importance of paying it forward and even the origin story of his raspy voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the atmosphere at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Falcons home opener, the top players on both sides of the ball from the Falcons vs. Panthers game, the significance of this Falcons' victory, and areas of growth and focus for the Atlanta Falcons as they prepare for their week 2 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.   00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Topics 01:04 - Falcons home opener atmosphere 06:31 - Top performers of Panthers matchup 12:32 - Significance of Falcons victory 18:02 - Week 2 areas of growth & FocusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack detail what went right during a 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers and what needs to be better moving forward in this episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast presented by Zaxby's. They touch of Jessie Bates III’s exemplary performance, Kyle Pitts’ flashes, how Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson carried the load and how the offense fine-tune itself after the passing game struggled throughout the contest. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro (00:01:35): Dissecting Jessie Bates III stellar Falcons debut  (00:04:59): How to get a BOGO Big Zax Snak (00:06:02): Breaking down Tyler Allgeier, Bijan Robinson performance (00:10:00): Where can offense get better? (00:15:02): What we saw from Kyle Pitts’ return to regular-season game action (00:15:02): Why problems are more fixable than in recent seasons (00:18:35) How Falcons wore Panthers downSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier joins Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair to discuss his hobbies off the field, making lifelong friendships with teammates, his road to the NFL and family sacrifices, and going the extra mile to achieve his NFL dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the keys to an Atlanta Falcons victory over the Carolina Panthers, where the Falcons must step up as the season begins, and reminisce about their favorite season opener memories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General manager Terry Fontenot sits down with Tori McElhaney to discuss the state of the Falcons after the initial 53-man roster was formed. He talks about Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson and the entire 2023 NFL Draft class, plus the importance of finding the "right 53" and staying disciplined consistent when it comes to the salary cap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the initial 53-man roster and what it could mean for the Atlanta Falcons in the season ahead. 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Topics 01:29  - Describe this roster in three words 05:10 - Thoughts on current roster 13:48 - State of the offense 20:17 - State of the defense See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Terrin break down the Falcons initial 53-man roster, including standouts who earned a spot during camp, the biggest cuts and whether a deeper, vastly improved collection of talent can compete in the NFC South.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons safety Micah Abernathy joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss growing up as the grandson of civil rights activist Ralph David Abernathy and his family's strong connection to the city of Atlanta. He also breaks down the opportunity before him to make the Falcons 53-man roster and what it means to play for his hometown team on the latest episode of Falcons in Focus. 0:00 - Intro00:20 - Getting signed by the Atlanta Falcons2:06 - Experience playing in home town3:41 - Upbringing & Childhood memories in Atlanta5:15 - Influence from Michael Vick6:24 - Bearing the Abernathy name7:58 - Family Legacy in Atlanta8:53 - A Father’s love & Family Support11:11 - The legacy of Ralph David Abernathy13:55 - Restoring something special in Atlanta15:20 - Influential women16:13 - Building for the next generation18:15 - A journey ‘driven by faith’21:28 - Relationship with Jerry Gray22: 30 - Overcoming adversity23:30 - Building something special at Falcons26:45 - Training Camp rituals27:35 - Rapid Fire Quest

Derek, Dave, and DJ dive into the positive takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals matchup, the Falcons evolving offense, expectations for the final preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and what it takes to make the Atlanta Falcons 53-man roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the standouts from the Atlanta Falcons 19-3 victory against the Miami Dolphins, the Falcons evolving defense, and what to anticipate from the upcoming preseason matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Standouts from win over Miami11:41 - Expectations for Bengals matchup21:55 - The evolving defense25:15 - Home stadium storiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney break down the Falcons performance in a pair of joint practices against the Miami Dolphins in the latest training camp edition of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast. There’s tons of details about players who made a positive impression going up against another team, including Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Zach Harrison, Troy Andersen and more after two days of watching practices live from the Dolphins training complex. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, overall impressions of Falcons joint practices with Dolphins (00:03:34): Breaking down defensive effort, including David Onyemata and Jaylinn Hawkins (00:05:17): Desmond Ridder’s decision making; Bijan Robinson’s progress (00:09:55): Kyle Pitts’ ramp up, replacing Jeff Okudah (00:14:00): Evaluating Jerry Gray, Ryan Nielsen, Falcons defense up close (00:19:05): What we learned about joint practices; preseason previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into what is ahead for the 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp joint practices with the Miami Dolphins, discuss why it’s important to build roster depth, and look ahead to the first preseason game against Miami. 00:00 - Intro 1:11 - AT&T Training Camp so far 9:56 - Injuries & building depth 16:33 - Joint practices with Miami 22:28 - Joint practice stories  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker joins Scott and Tori to break down his solid start to camp, why he fits Ryan Nielsen's defense so well and what he enjoys about playing inside and outside linebacker. The fourth-year veteran also talks about how he gets through camp and next week's joint sessions with Miami. Plus, Scott and Tori break down the Falcons' first camp week in pads and which players stood out when the physicality ramped up.00:00 - Intro  00:20 - AT&T Training Camp so far 02:11 - Growth & evolving play 07:41 - Life at AT&T Training Camp 09:55 - Where players fit 11:50 - Pads are on at AT&T Training Camp 12:56 - Who & what is standing out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons cornerback Dee Alford joins Scott and Tori on the first of several special training camp editions of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast to discuss the strides he has made in Year 2, why he takes nothing for granted and how he continues to improve. He also details camp life, his favorite snacks and players he learns from most. After that, Scott and Tori provide their first impressions of this camp and name early standouts this summer. 00:00-Intro00:19 - High Praise and underdog mentality 04:30 - Offseason work 06:18 - Depth & quality of secondary07:33 - Jerry Gray and Steve Jackon’s advice09:38 - Training Camp life21:10 - Week 1 Standouts25:05 - Pads onSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into what is ahead for the 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, discuss Arthur Smith’s coaching evolution, debate our biggest offseason wins and reflect on fun memories from their own training camp experiences. 00:00 - Intro  00:35 - Topics01:20 - Training Camp in 3 words 04:13 - Position battles ahead  09:39 - Coaching Evolution 16:26 - Biggest ‘wins’ in the offseason  21:47 - Training Camp Stories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney zero in on the defense in this week's Final Whistle podcast. How obvious was the added help for Grady Jarrett across the defensive line throughout the OTA period? What could 2023 hold for Jeff Okudah? And how fierce is the competition between Dee Alford and Mike Hughes for the starting nickel job? The Falcons editorial staff discusses as the league gears up for training camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.