Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

Greg Beadles joins Scott and Tori for the Falcons in Focus season finale to break down his journey from intern to team president, with great stories from 28 years spent rising through the organization. Beadles also details life as the son of a coach and athletic director, what it took to get Mercedes-Benz Stadium built and why his new role is a dream job for someone who grew up a huge Falcons fan.   00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Greg Beadles named Atlanta Falcons President 02:08 - Starting Falcons journey as intern 08:06 - Starting The Atlanta Falcons website and team store 09:40 - Fun & odd jobs during games 14:36 - Father, basketball & preparing for sports career  16:32 - Combining Sports & Business  17:52 - Instrumental creating Falcons of today 22:46 - Building Mercedes-Benz Stadium  28:11 - Focusing on the Falcons & continuing journey 33:28 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton discuss what should be a fascinating offseason for the Falcons franchise, with the 2022 season officially in the rearview. We evaluate quarterback Desmond Ridder’s four NFL starts and why he deserves the right to compete for the starting gig. We also preview the offseason and identify pressing needs that must be filled in free agency and the NFL Draft, which players to re-sign and which players they should extend now that the Falcons have tons of salary-cap space and quality draft capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth discussion about his journey to the NFL, his quest to learn about his father, who died when he was six months old. He also details how buying his mother a house realized a dream, and how he established himself in the NFL after starting as an undrafted free agent with a small signing bonus. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Mike Ford brings the energy 01:13 - Military base visit fun 03:14 - Passion for trying new things 03:51 - What it took to make it to NFL 05:12 - Gaining football notoriety  07:25 - Walking to work - keeping hardworking mindset  10:00 - Legacy of Mike Ford Sr.  13:57- Tattoo meanings 15:45 - Achieving life goal of buying mom a house 16:20 - Surprising Mom with a house 22:15 - How football journey started 26:44 A ‘Father’ & a ‘Dad’ 27:58 - Youth Football Camp & Giving Back 30:07 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons win over the Arizona Cardinals and the keys to finishing out the season with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  00:00 - Intro 00:07 - Damar Hamlin  10:13 - Falcons vs Arizona - what happened? 20:57 - Look ahead at Falcons vs Buccaneers - final game of seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Ashton and Tori break down a New Year’s Day victory over the Arizona Cardinals, which ended with a game-winning field goal by Younghoe Koo. We dissect Desmond Ridder’s role in the victory, how Tyler Allgeier’s emergence is helping Cordarrelle Patterson and why the team’s young foundation is expanding with a stellar rookie class Timestamps (00:00:15): Intro, difference between victory and four-game losing streak (00:06:02): A deep dive into Desmond Ridder’s game-winning drive  (00:09:30): Desmond Ridder’s overall development (00:13:33): Desmond Ridder vs. other available quarterbacks (00:17:00): Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson working in tandem, how CP is used (00:23:44): Evaluating Falcons expanding young foundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his whirlwind month of December, when he was named the Falcons’ Walter Payton Man of the Year and then received his first Pro Bowl honor a few weeks later. We dive into the time and effort he’s pouring into the Atlanta community and his primary motivations for it, plus what life was life growing up in a big football family full of offensive linemen.   00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Lindstrom named to first Pro Bowl 03:56 - Lindstrom’s community involvement & Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year 07:18 - Dazzle & Dine Community Event 08:56 - Importance of Best Buddies 13:15 -  2022 Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton Man of the Year 15:11 - Kaleb McGary friendship 20:57 - Family football history 25:28 - A true football mom 26:37 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Baltimore Ravens and break down Desmond Ridder’s and the Falcons’ performance and how they could beat the Arizona Cardinals. They also dive into why these two last games carry a lot of importance for the Atlanta Falcons. 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Topics 02:12 - Cold weather factor in Baltimore 03:45 - Falcons vs Ravens, what happened? 06:41 - What needs to be adjusted to get the win? 09:25 - Desmond Ridder's improvement  16:07 - Drake London’s performance   20:34 - Tyler Allgeier’s performance  25:02 - Defense players that are standing out 29:00 - Keys to beating Arizona Cardinals 33:20 - Why we still play footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton take a look at what the Falcons must do over their final two games, and how to evaluate players and their progress in those contests while compiling an offseason priority list. We talk extensively about Desmond Ridder and the quarterback position moving forward, about adding depth at the skill spots and finding intimidators throughout the defensive front. (00:00:15): Intro, what Ravens game said about offseason priorities (00:06:40): Evaluating Desmond Ridder’s performance, and offseason QB needs (00:14:05): Drake London and WR/TE evaluation (00:22:00): Evaluating Falcons defense, including Grady Jarrett’s stellar season (00:25:15): Discussing the need for additions on DL, edge rusherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons receiver Drake London joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth conversation about life growing up as a two-sport star, balancing football and basketball schedules well into his USC career. The No. 8 overall NFL Draft pick also details his upbringing in a close, supportive family,  his tight bond with his equally famous sister and that time Drake (the rapper) bet on Drake (the football player). 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - USC VS UCLA Rivalry  01:03 - Drake betting on Drake 02:59 - Being a two sport athlete 07:01 - Drake’s Dog 09:07 - Family Support 10:43 - Little brother antics  11:58 - Big Sister Influence  13:54 - Best Dressed 14:59 - Not your average 8th grader 16:37 - NFL Draft Night Experience  19:53 - The Famous WalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the New Orleans Saints and break down Desmond Ridder’s and the Falcons’ performance. They also dive into the keys to beating the Baltimore Ravens.  00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Topics 01:30 - Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints & Desmond Ridder’s first major performance  15:10 - Tyler Allgeier contributes in a big way  18:19 - Keys Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens matchup 27:02 - Story time: Cold weather gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton break down Desmond Ridder’s first regular-season start in great detail, putting it under the microscope and into the bigger picture, setting a baseline for how to evaluate his games moving forward. They also look at Tyler Allgeier’s season and the best game of his young career, plus Drake London’s showing, both the good and bad, in this Week 15 contest. Timecodes: (00:00:15): Takeaways from Saints loss, why Falcons performance is more important than NFC South race (00:08:09): Breaking down Desmond Ridder’s performance (00:23:30): On Tyler Allgeier’s big day, rookie development (00:28:38): Why passing inefficiency plagues Falcons (00:29:20): Evaluating Drake London’s day, the good and bad, and what he said afterward (00:34:00) On Dean Pees carted off pregame, and optimistic outlook after coming home with the teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth conversation about his unlikely journey from South Korea to the U.S. from playing youth soccer to the NFL. Koo discusses working through a language barrier to fit into a new culture and how athletics eased that transition. He also talked about the nature of clutch performance and inspiring those by sharing a story detailed in the latest episode of Falcons in Focus. 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Haircut of the franchise 02:15 - Inside High Pressure Moments 05:05 - Top Kicking Moments 07:15 - Learning from Coach Pat Sempier 10:15 - From Soccer to Football 11:43 - Moving to USA & finding friends through sports 15:52 - If you weren’t a kicker… 17:07 - Falcons Ping Pong Power rankings 18:39 - Motivation & challenge of NFL journey 24:29 - Inspiring others 26:02 - Specialists at practice 27:27 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss Desmond Ridder stepping in as quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and break down how the Falcons can find success on the road vs the New Orleans Saints.  00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Bye Week 01:43 - Topics 02:15 - Desmond Ridder 17:22 - Falcons loss to Steelers 18:13 - Keys to Atlanta Falcons victory vs New Orleans Saints 23:50 - NFC South & Playoff Contention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton break down the Falcons’ latest loss to the Steelers and how they can rebound well enough to capitalize on unique opportunity to win the NFC South despite recent struggles. Head coach Arthur Smith said changes will be made during the bye week, and left the door open to a change at quarterback. We evaluate Marcus Mariota’s performance over the past few games and whether Desmond Ridder could provide a spark in crucial moments. Timecodes: (00:00:15): Intro, thoughts on loss to Steelers (00:05:28): Discussing Mariota, Ridder and possibility of making change at quarterback (00:15:30): Could Desmond Ridder provide a spark? Can he prove a long-term solution? (00:18:27): Pros and cons of making QB change, sticking with Mariota (00:22:05): Can Falcons make right changes, rebound and win NFC South?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to detail the wild journey to be present for the birth of his son and the Falcons game at Carolina on the same day, explaining how it all happened and how special the day was for him and his wife, Meggi. Then we go back in time to discuss being part of football royalty in the Matthews clan, including what his father Bruce Matthews' advice has meant to him as a kid and throughout a long and prosperous career. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Greatest reaction to becoming a father  01:58 - Baby born on game day - unexpected adventure! 10:23 - Jake Matthews has an amazing wife 11:22 - Matthews family football history & Father 19:06 - Thankful for mom  21:04 - Playing in NFL against a family member 23:26 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Washington Commanders and break down how the Falcons can find success vs the Pittsburgh Steelers.  00:00 - Intro 00:29 - Topics 00:49  - First Reactions: Close Games 07:30 - Falcons offense vs Commanders 11:45 - Falcons Defense vs Commanders 16:30 - Keys to winning vs Pittsburgh Steelers 24:37 - UGA football - How ‘bout them Dawgs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds break down a difficult loss to the Washington Commanders, including a detailed look at the decisive drive where the Falcons fell just short after a Marcus Mariota pass was batted and intercepted in the end zone. We look at this game in detail and where the Falcons sit in the NFC South, which is still ripe for the picking. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, takeaways on Washington loss, state of NFC South (00:03:50): Falcons must finish better to end season right (00:06:46): Breaking down final Falcons drive that fell just short (00:13:20): What to make of defensive effort, the good, bad and the clutch performance at the then (00:15:08): How Falcons fared without Kyle Pitts (00:18:24): Why Bucs loss doesn’t change perception of Falcons lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons win over the Chicago Bears and break down how the Falcons can find continued success vs the Washington Commanders. They also dive into Cordarrelle Patterson’s record-setting return touchdown, as well as how injuries may cause adjustments among the Falcons team. 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Topics 01:12 - Quick Reactions: Cordarrelle Patterson 03:55 - Breaking down win vs Bears 09:47 - Injuries & Adjustments 14:20 - ATL vs WAS - Keys to Winning 23:38 - Story time: Unbelievable playsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds take a look back at the Falcons 27-24 win against the Chicago Bears. They break down Cordarrelle Patterson's 103-yard kickoff return for a touchdown - a play that broke an NFL record - as well as one of the best defensive performances the Falcons have had to date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rashaan Evans joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney on Falcons in Focus to discuss growing up on a ranch, chasing horses with his brother, why he Dean Pees think the same way and how he chose Alabama despite having a family full of distinguished Auburn alumni. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - ‘Country boy’ - loving the outdoors 02:00 - Animal Lover & true country living 04:36 - Chasing horses to become faster 06:27 - Horseback riding  07:10 - Cordarrelle Patterson & orange overalls 08:54 - Family Rivalries & Legacy  09:43 - College declaration, a game-time decision 13:33 - How Evans’ Mom contributed to success at Alabama 15:04 - Supportive parents & studying Psychology    18:05 - Dean Pees’ coaching   21:53 - Privilege & joy of playing football  23:29 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.