Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney sit down to go over what they learned about the Falcons offense through the OTA period, as well as what questions they still have about the unit. What could 2023 hold for Desmond Ridder? What about Cordarrelle Patterson? What do the Falcons really mean when they talk about "position-less" football? These topics and more discussed in this week's episode.00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Topics 01:10 - What we learned about the offense 03:51 - Positionless Football 07:25 - Confidence in Offensive Line production 11:05 - Questions at Quarterback 14:24 - Cordarrelle Patterson 18:58 - Wide Receiver units See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Falcons defensive lineman John Abraham joins Scott and Tori to break down what he learned about the Falcons defense during the offseason program, including Calais Campbell, Grady Jarrett and more. He also details what he saw from Bijan Robinson and what he expects from the No. 8 overall NFL Draft pick during his rookie season.   00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Campbell is huge addition 04:00 - What Grady Jarrett means to Falcons  07:28 - How Falcons can improve Defense  10:00 - Rebounding from injuries 13:10 - Thoughts on Bijan RobinsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah joins Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair to discuss life as a five-star recruit playing Texas high school football, embracing his heritage and overcoming adversity both on and off the field.   00:00 - Intro 00:27 - ‘Walking by Faith’ after injury 02:13 - Gameday Fits  5:13 - Taking nothing for granted 07:02 - Importance of High School Football 13:13 - Playing for Ohio State 14:41 - The Movie Critic  15:54 - A Mother’s love & Family Support 19:50 - Embracing heritage & football in Nigeria 23:07 - Friendship with A.J. Terrell 24:55 - Building something special at Falcons 25:45 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes joins Scott and Tori to discuss his career arc, entering the NFL as a first-round pick, dealing with injury and being poised and ready to capitalize on his Falcons opportunity. We also go back to some if his greatest plays, including one where he saved Central Florida's unbeaten season. 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Joining Atlanta Falcons Secondary  01:07 - Richie Grant friendship 02:17 - Going undefeated at UCF 06:42 - Journey to 1st round draft selection 11:59 - Battling through adversity   14:05 - Importance of Mom 15:06 - Excitement for Atlanta Falcons 16:33 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having grown up just 25 minutes from the Falcons facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., quarterback Taylor Heinicke details his excitement to return home to play for his hometown team. Heinicke also shares stories from his Collins Hill High School days as well as his unconventional journey as a backup quarterback through the league. 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - From studying to playoffs  04:47 - Making the most of every opportunity  07:14 - Friendship with T.J. Yates 09:01 -  Collins Hill High School 10:33 - Growing up a Green Bay Packers fan 12:06 - Tradition of collecting Nike Jordan shoes  14:30 - Finding a way to get it done & still having fun  17:40 - Rapid Fire QuestionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney identify themes, important sections of the 2023 schedule and how the Falcons can navigate it while competing to win a wide-open NFC South. 00:00 - Intro00:35 - Strength of Schedule01:17 - Overview & Initial Reactions04:00 - Weeks 1-4 | London Calling09:56 - Weeks 5-10 | The Trap12:20 - Weeks 12-18 | Crunch Time14:08 - What it could all meanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Atlanta Falcons 2023 NFL Draft, discuss the new draftees in depth, as well as examine the current state of the NFC South.   00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Topics  01:43 - Atlanta Falcons Draft in 3 words 03:09- Bijan Robinson at #8 11:21 - Matthew Bergeron at #38 15:40 - Zach Harrison at #75 20:51 - Clark Phillips III at #113 24:50 - DeMarcco Hellams at #224 26:14 - Jovaughn Gwyn at #225 28:29 - Grading the Falcons 2023 NFL Draft 31:51 - State of the NFC South 36:37 - 2023 Schedule ReleaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Tori react to the Atlanta Falcons selection of Bijan Robinson with No. 8 overall 2023 NFL Draft pick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to detail how he turned one of two scholarship offers into a role as Falcons starting quarterback. He detailed the hilarious way he got a scholarship offer to Cincinnati, who taught him to throw a perfect spiral -- the answer will surprise you --  his bond with Drake London and how having a young daughter has changed his life for the better.   00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Important phone call in an unlikely place 05:35 - University of Cincinnati  09:38 - Importance of Coach Gino Guidugli 12:12 - Importance of family 13:35 - High school sweethearts  15:55 - Breaking windows and playing football 17:37 - Importance of mom 19:24 - Learning football from grandmother 20:38 - What made Desmond who he is 25:45 - ‘Uncle’ Drake London 27:24 - Importance of growing with teammates 29:35 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche joins the program to discuss what the Falcons might do in this year’s NFL draft. He reviews what Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot accomplished in free agency and what those moves tell us about how they might use the No. 8 overall pick.00:00 - Intro 00:30 - What Free Agency means for Draft 09:00 - No desperation at pick 8 12:15 - What happens at top of draft? 16:45 - How far would you move back? 18:45 - Thoughts on Quarterback 22:05 - Bijan Robinson, what if? 25:25 - An interesting Draft aheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

nside linebacker Kaden Elliss joins the Falcons in Focus podcast to recall memories of growing up as the oldest of 11 siblings, as well as his father Luther Elliss' influence on him. Kaden was born mere months after Luther was drafted in 1995. Life as an NFL player is one Kaden knew well, even before he became a professional in his own right. 00:00 - Intro  00:35 - Playing vs brother in NFL game 02:29 - Growing up with 11 siblings 06:35 - Growing up in an NFL household  10:40 - From Quarterback to Linebacker 14:50 - The journey & constant strive for growth 18:28 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Falcons defensive tackle joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss a unique journey from his native Nigeria to Canada, where he was first introduced to the game of football and forged a path to the NFL.  00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Cam Jordan & Ryan Nielsen  04:35 - Lagos, Nigeria to Atlanta, Georgia 07:08 - Unusual path to playing football 15:58 - Drafted to NFL while playing golf  17:42 - Welcome to NFL moment & family’s reaction 19:47 - Rapid Fire Questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safety Jessie Bates III joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney in Ticketmaster Studios to take a look back on his journey to Atlanta. Bates talks his mother's influence on his creation of the JB3 Single Mother's Initiative, the goal of signing his second contract and connecting with fellow Falcons defensive backs A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward. Bates also makes a pledge to single mothers and organizations in Atlanta. 00:00 - Intro00:31 - Attending first NFL game03:00 - Mother’s love, sacrifice & support09:56 - JB3 Single Mother's Initiative12:15 - How it feels to live your dream15:06 -Passion for finance & investing17:05 - Familiar Faces & ‘DB Getaway’19:45 -Rod Woodson connection21:41 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his difficult upbringing in Philadelphia and his mother's role in helping him realize his dream. He moved from Philly to Florida, where his football career took off put him on a path to the NFL, allowing him to give back to those who helped him along the way.   00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Who was TE Coach Arthur Smith? 06:03 - Jonnu Smith’s football start 09:42 - Growing up as the youngest 11:03 - “My mother was my rock” 15:14 - Smith’s amazing family 18:52 - From Philly to Ocala 23:10 - Our norm was not normal 28:54 - Competitive weightlifting & basketball 32:20 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Tori attend the 2023 NFL Combine and ask other national media members their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons. Listen in as Ben Solak, Chris Simms, Albert Breer, Robert Mays, and Charles Davis share their views on Free Agency, the NFL Draft and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds analyzed the Super Bowl combatants in relation to the Falcons and what they must do next. The Chiefs and Eagles built their championship rosters in different ways, and there’s plenty to for Atlanta to take from how those teams were successful. We identify three pillars of success, including dominance on both offensive and defensive lines and under center. We break down ways the Falcons can make strides in those areas, through upgrades or developing players already on the roster. We also discuss the possibility that the Falcons can surge into playoff contention in the NFC South if they make the right moves. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, Super Bowl impressions and what Falcons can learn from Chiefs, Eagles (00:03:10): Chiefs proved dominant O-Line is key, an area where Falcons are strong (00:05:28): The advantage of QB development/patience in relation to Jalen Hurts and Desmond Ridder (00:10:15): Why building a bully along defensive front is vital (00:13:11): Arthur

Brand new Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss how he got into coaching after a productive football career at USC, detailing a journey that has led him to Atlanta and his first opportunity to call plays at the professional level. Nielsen takes fans back to the beginning, when he was a three-sport star in Southern California, with an untold story about how he committed to USC, and how he eventually decided football was his passion. Nielsen gives credit to his mentors who help him along the way, as he worked his way up the coaching ranks and eventually ended up in Atlanta. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Benefits of being multi-sport athlete 01:43 - Being recruited by USC 04:40 - Football without passion is not worth playing 05:47 - Moment football became career goal 07:23 - Lessons from coaching start 08:45 - The value of relationships 10:12 - Cameron Jordan & Ed Orgeron friendships 13:18 - Ryan Nielsen’s coaching philosophy 15:13 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystu

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons recent hires - Ryan Nielsen & Jerry Grey, as well as discuss how they predict fans could see the Falcons defense evolve.  00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Topics 00:45 - Ryan Nielsen ins three words or less 03:00 - Nielsen’s leadership and defensive background 10:00 - What’s instore for Falcons’ Defense 11:30 - What Jerry Grey hire means for Falcons  19:48 - What needs to be addressed in the offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney kick off the offseason version of Falcons Final Whistle – Ashton Edmunds was in Las Vegas on assignment – with a discussion of the Ryan Nielsen and Jerry Gray hires and how they can impact this Falcons defense following Dean Pees retirement. They discuss what Nielsen brings to the table – his history with a 4-3 base isn’t a big deal – and how he can help the Falcons and what’s left to find out about what the new defensive coordinator has planned. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, initial reactions to Ryan Nielsen, Jerry Gray hires (00:03:50): What we’ve found out about Ryan Nielsen (00:07:15): Discussing Nielsen’s history in a 4-3 base formation (00:11:17): Does this hire change the Falcons’ needs? (00:15:24): Why Ryan Nielsen seems like an Arthur Smith guy; Jerry Gray’s fit (21:40): Could we expect Falcons to bring in players their staff has a history with?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss ending the season on a win and what is next for the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also reflect on Dean Pees’ retirement and legacy, as well as dive into Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot’s end of season press conference. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Topics 00:48- How about that UGA Dawgs win  04:10 - Falcons finish season with win and what that means for their future 13:10 - Dean Pees’ retirement & legacy  19:09 - End of season press conference & what’s next 31:35 - Super Bowl Predictions and Combine performancesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.