Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

Scott and Tori break down what they learned during the Falcons offseason program and what’s left unresolved heading into training camp. They discuss Deion Jones, Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder, and which rookies could realistically make an instant impact during the 2022 campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Tori discuss what they learned during the Falcons offseason program, which concluded with a mandatory minicamp. That includes how Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder looked, Cordarrelle Patterson’s individual offseason program, Kyle Pitts, A.J. Terrell and practice news and notes Falcons fans need to know. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro; Erik Harris calls Scott out (00:03:14): Overall minicamp observations (00:12:12): What we saw from Falcons quarterbacks   (00:19:00): Thoughts on Cordarrelle Patterson ramping up individually (00:20:50): Thoughts on secondary, receiver groups (00:26:05): Kyle Pitts and A.J. TerrellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell joined Scott and Tori to talk about playing NFL football in his hometown, playing with Casey Hayward and why he’s optimistic that the Falcons are headed in the right direction during a special episode recorded LIVE after an OTA conducted in front of fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori and Scott break down what to expect from Falcons OTAs and minicamp, including storylines to follow during this practice-heavy portion of the offseason program. Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Casey Hayward, among others, will be top of mind for players to keep a close eye on as we move forward. But, as always, the primary focus will be on quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Kris and Tori discuss every aspect of the Falcons 2022 schedule, including key matchups, dates and times of the most important games, including those at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They break down the tough stretches and easy roads, identifying whether the Falcons can exceed expectations while navigating a tough slate. 00:00 Intro 00:14 2022 Schedule 02:01 First Reactions 06:09 Bye Week 11:08 Schedule Challenges 23:39 Goodbye to our friend, KrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Network senior writer/reporter and Falcons contributor Steve Wyche joins the Scott, Tori and Kris to break down Atlanta’s NFL Draft from every angle, including the selections of Drake London and Desmond Ridder. We also react to the Grady Jarrett extension news, which broke as we were recording, and then provided a big-picture analysis of where the Falcons stand after the draft. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro; Steve Wyche joins the pod!!! (00:07:40): Why the Falcons went with Drake London at No. 8 (00:16:15): What it means landing QB Desmond Ridder at No. 74 (00:25:38): Reaction to Grady Jarrett extension news (which broke while we were recording!!) (00:31:10): National perception of what Terry Fontenot, Arthur Smith are doing with Falcons roster Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Join Atlan

Derek and Dave discuss the Atlanta Falcons’ No. 8 pick, WR Drake London and how his selection could impact the picks in the following days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kris, Tori and Scott discuss how the Falcons can use five selections in the top 82 overall to improve their roster, by trading up or down in the draft or simply five possible impact players. We take it a step further and break down which positions should be prioritized, and whether the Falcons should target a quarterback to challenge Marcus Mariota and possibly succeed Matt Ryan as franchise quarterback. (00:00) Intro (01:53) Falcons Draft Possibilities (03:48) Additional Topics (05:34) Trading Up? (11:32) Draft DebatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss their picks for the 2022 NFL Draft, identify key areas the Atlanta Falcons will focus, and dive into what Free Agency and ‘Sleeper Picks’ will do to this year’s roster. (00:00) Intro (00:24) Topics (02:11) Quick Reactions (04:32) Roster Needs (12:33) The Falcons Audible picks (18:05) Free Agency Changes (22:38) Sleeper Picks Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about what they mean for the weeks ahead.TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Kris evaluate the state of the Falcons edge rushers and receivers, and how Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith can strengthen those position groups in the 2022 NFL Draft and beyond. That includes the possibility of using the No. 8 overall pick, or a trade down in the first round on one of those two spots. It also looks at helping those positions over the long haul, as opposed to reaching for a quick fix. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro (00:05:05): Edge rusher or receiver with No. 8 overall pick? (00:09:46): Considering Jermaine Johnson, Chris Olave as trade-down targets (00:14:16): Assessing how to fix edge rusher position in NFL Draft and beyond (00:24:20): Assessing how to fix receiver position in NFL Draft, free agency, trades Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Join Atlanta Falcon

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim react to news that Calvin Ridley has been suspended for at least the 2022 season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, breaking down how it impacts the Falcons offseason, including the importance of re-signing Russell Gage and whether this changes the odds the Falcons take a receiver at No. 8 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, initial thoughts on Ridley news (00:02:57): How Ridley suspension impacts Falcons salary-cap space (00:07:22): How loss of Ridley as a player or trade asset impacts Falcons offseason plan (00:15:34): Is it more important to re-sign Russell Gage? (00:21:16): Should Falcons now take WR at No. 8 overall? Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim break down what Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith addressed during their press conferences at the NFL Scouting Combine, including Matt Ryan, Calvin Ridley and possibilities of freeing up salary-cap space before free agency begins on March 16. We set you up for a busy stretch of the offseason, where we’ll see the Falcons make big moves to set themselves up for the 2022 season. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro (00:02:27): Addressing what Arthur Smith, Terry Fontenot said about Matt Ryan and Calvin Ridley (00:09:49): Addressing Terry Fontenot’s ‘elephants in the room’ (00:14:38): Falcons approach to free agency, Fontenot’s sales pitch (00:21:16): Why Falcons freeing up cap space is so complicated Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders

Scott, Tori and Kris break down the Falcons biggest needs, including which position takes the top spot, in the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast. While edge rusher is the obvious choice, we debate other spots that simply must be addressed this offseason, and why this priority list shouldn’t influence what the Falcons do at No. 8 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, Tori explains how all positions are needs= (00:06:31): Where is the Falcons biggest roster need? (00:17:37): Which players of need would be best fits for the Falcons?? (00:25:07): How should Falcons address the offensive line? (00:27:30): Drafting best player over needSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim take a look at the Cincinnati Bengals’ rise from worst to first in the AFC during a run to the Super Bowl and whether the Falcons can emulate that quick ascent to prominence while Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith work to usher in a period of sustained success. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, initial thoughts on Bengals Super Bowl run (00:07:39): Outside Joe Burrow, what keyed the Bengals rise from worst to first? (00:17:28): How Joe Burrow factored into this Bengals surge (00:23:50): How Falcons can emulate Bengals ascent (in their own way) Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they break down the hottest topics surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and how they can impact the team’s success

Scott, Tori and Kris discuss Cordarrelle Patterson’s future with the Falcons, just weeks away from him hitting the open market in unrestricted free agency. He unlocked true potential during his first season with Arthur Smith and the Falcons, saying that city of Atlanta changed his life and that he’d like to retire a Falcon. Will that happen? We break it all down on Falcons Final Whistle in our latest question of the week. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, initial thoughts on Cordarrelle Patterson’s value (00:08:10): How should Falcons prioritize Patterson compared to other pending free agents (00:13:15): How much should, or could the Falcons pay for a new deal? (00:18:30): Thoughts on Patterson’s social media campaign to stay in Atlanta (00:24:10): What needs to happen for Falcons to re-sign Patterson, and will he be back? Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question about the team’s future each week

Scott, Tori and Kris discuss major NFC South news and how the Falcons are impacted by Tom Brady’s retirement and Sean Payton stepping away at Saints head coach. How will the divisional race change and should the Falcons do anything different with the division coming back to them? We discuss all that and more in this episode of Falcons Final Whistle. As a listener note, we recorded this episode before Brady made his retirement official, so there is some now outdated discussion of whether he’ll return for one more season. Timecodes: (00:00:41): Intro, initial thoughts on NFC South news (00:07:37): How Falcons will react to Payton/Brady leaving the division (00:10:44): How Bucs could be impacted by Brady retirement (00:13:18): Why losing Sean Payton is a big blow to Saints (00:15:15): Should these departures change the Falcons’ approach to this offseason? Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question

Scott, Tori and Kris open the first offseason episode of Falcons Final Whistle with a discussion quarterback Matt Ryan’s performance in 2021, whether he should be back in 2022 (and beyond) and how the Falcons could execute a succession plan at quarterback after having Ryan calling signals for so long. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro to the offseason version of Falcons Final Whistle (00:05:31): Evaluating Matt Ryan’s 2021 campaign (00:08:57): Impact of Matt Ryan’s contract on decisions about his future (00:13:32): Will Matt Ryan be Falcons starting quarterback in 2022? (00:18:03): How should the Falcons execute a succession plan at quarterback? Break down the hottest topics surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and how they can impact the team’s success with Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle. Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in t

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss their opinions on the 2021 season, and dive into what Free Agency and the 2022 NFL Draft could look like for the Falcons.  (00:00) Intro (01:33) Topics (02:12) Quick Reactions (05:50) What to take & what to leave (11:08) Changes to get to postseason (15:59) Falcons Free Agency & NFL Draft (27:12) Favorite Falcons memory from 2021 Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Kris break down what happens next, after a 30-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the regular season finale. We discuss Matt Ryan’s future, how Falcons should approach their own free agents, an offseason priority list and what the Falcons should do with the No. 8 overall pick. It’s a perfect primer for a Falcons team now entering the offseason? Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways (00:04:25): Diving into Matt Ryan’s future with Falcons (00:10:58): What Falcons should do with impending free agents (00:17:03): Prioritizing Falcons needs to be addressed this offseason (00:22:23): What Falcons can do with No. 8 overall NFL Draft pickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and Dave dive into the Falcons loss against the Buffalo Bills, discuss Matt Ryan’s taunting call, examine the elite Falcons defense and map out how the Falcons can ruin the Saints New Year. (00:00) Intro (00:24) Topics (01:31) Weather conditions (02:59) Quick Reactions (06:55) Matt Ryan & Taunting? (12:08) Falcons defense an elite turnover unit? (15:48) Falcons current status & lasting impression (22:54) Can the Falcons ruin the Saints New Year? Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.