Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack sit down to go through the Falcons' initial 53-man roster, which was announced on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. The discuss the players left off the roster who they felt made strong cases for consideration as well as the ones who did ultimately do enough to land a spot. Finally, they talk about why the roster is a reflection of the recent journey the Falcons have traveled. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden sits down with Terrin Waack to discuss her 53-man roster projection for the Atlanta Falcons. The organization has already begun to trim the roster, but there are some more difficult decisions to come. Will and Terrin walk through each position and highlight a handful of players who could be firmly on the bubble the day before the roster deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden sit down to go over Will's 53-man roster prediction for the Atlanta Falcons with one preseason game left to play. After Will gave Tori flack for her roster decisions, she's ready to return the favor. Who is going to make the team's initial 53-man roster? Listen to find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie outside linebacker Bralen Trice sits down with Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney in the podcast studio to talk about life off the field. This episode was recorded in May when Trice was first drafted by the Falcons. Though Trice has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury and will miss the 2024 season, get to know him a little bit more before his season of recovery begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack recap the Falcons' full-team scrimmage from Wednesday's practice. It was an important day with roster cuts right around the corner, and while some familiar names made big plays, a number of role players stood out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss exciting roster moves with the addition of Justin Simmons and Matthew Judon. The guys also discuss what’s ahead for the Atlanta Falcons initial 53-man roster. 00:00 - Intro00:45 - Team trip4:22 - What Matthew Judon means to Falcons11:13 - What Justin Simmons means to Falcons15:30 - Excitement surrounding this team17:45 - Initial 53-man rosterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kay Adams, host of Up & Adams, joins Falcons Final Whistle to share what she thinks of Atlanta ahead of the 2024 season. Did the additions of Matt Judon and Justin Simmons change the national perception of Atlanta's defense? She also explains why a big season could be in store for Bijan Robinson in Year 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack link up after Monday's practice to discuss a few pressing Falcons topics. First, they share their thoughts about the second preseason game and the decision to hold Michael Penix Jr. back from the action. Then, they dig into Monday's practice session which featured some choice music from birthday boy Kirk Cousins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney react to the news that Atlanta has signed Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons and break down what the move means for the Falcons' defense. Simmons and Jessie Bates III will form one of the best safety duos in the league and help raise the floor for Atlanta's secondary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons running back Carlos Washington Jr. joins Will McFadden and Terrin Waack to discuss his performance in the first preseason game, his outlook entering Year 2 as a pro and much more. Carlos shares how he got his nickname, his favorite video games and who his favorite "Game of Thrones" character is. Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: This podcast was recorded on August 14th. The Falcons have agreed to terms, pending a physical, to acquire pass rusher Matthew Judon from the New England Patriots. They are expected to send a 2025 third-round pick to New England in the agreement. Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss their opinions on the Falcons vs Dolphins preseason matchup, how they think Michael Penix Jr. performed and where the Atlanta Falcons sit currently. 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Overall impression of Falcons vs Dolphins 01:56 - Michael Penix Jr. at QB 06:40 - How to digest the preseason 14:30 - Pass Rush: Where we’re at 19:30 - Mentality during this point in preseason 26:24 - Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore RavensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney hit the mics bright and early to react to the news that Atlanta has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots to send a third-round pick for four-time Pro Bowler Matthew Judon, pending a physical. What does Judon bring to Atlanta and will he be the answer fans have looked for off the edge? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and Amna Subhan recap the Falcons' Wednesday practice, which featured a lot of great individual plays. No single player had a better day than Drake London, though. He was frequently open downfield and Kirk Cousins didn't hesitate to chuck it deep in his direction. That's not all the trio saw, however. They break down the defenders who stood out and update a few of the camp battles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden is joined by senior writer Tori McElhaney, who has taken the first crack at predicting what Atlanta's 53-man roster could look like at the end of the month. There are still two games remaining – and a lot could happen – but Tori goes through each position on the roster to explain her decisions. Is this the 53-man roster you'd put together? Listen and find out! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack are back from Miami and ready to dig into a bunch of pressing topics for the Atlanta Falcons. Up first is the fallout from a few key injuries the team sustained while in Florida. What is the latest on safety DeMarcco Hellams and who will the team turn to with Bralen Trice out? They also share their thoughts on Michael Penix Jr.'s debut and the first preseason game as well as takeaways from Monday's practice. Plus, Camp Champ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta's second joint practice with the Miami Dolphins ended in heartbreaking fashion with Rondale Moore getting carted off after injuring his leg late in the session. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack relay what they saw in that moment and discuss the Falcons' options if Moore is out for an extended period. They also share their notes from the afternoon and name the Camp Champ for Day 2 of joint practices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack recap the Falcons' first joint practice against the Miami Dolphins. Tyreek Hill squared off against A.J. Terrell; Kirk Cousins challenged Jalen Ramsey; and the two sides had an excellent day of competition. Falcons Final Whistle has the full breakdown of all the action in Miami. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the surprises they’ve seen thus far at the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp and dive into the excitement surround the team as they head into joint practices with the Miami Dolphins. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Big things we’ve seen 10:13 -Team Energy & Mercedes-Benz Stadium Open Practice 18:30 - Joint Practices with Miami Dolphins 23:30 - New kickoff rule 28:30 - Falcons vs Dolphins | 7PM | 8/9See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack recap an exciting training camp practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in which the Falcons responded well to the energy of the fans in attendance. It was another excellent day for Kirk Cousins, but there were a lot of big names that deserve a shoutout on this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney are joined by Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss to talk about Raheem Morris, Jimmy Lake and the new defensive look in Atlanta. Elliss has been right in the middle of things all throughout training camp, and he shares his perspective on Kirk Cousins, the depth at insider linebacker and how his role could change this season. He also reveals just how crazy the Elliss family Olympics can be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons' sixth practice of training camp, which featured some excellent defensive play. The front seven consistently generated pressure while Atlanta's secondary continues to look cohesive and aggressive. It was the best day yet for the Falcons' defense and a good sign for the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack react to the Falcons' first fully padded practice of training camp. It provided some new insights into Atlanta's trench play and also featured a very competitive 1-on-1 session between the pass-catchers and the defensive backs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave, D.J. and Rack are back to talk all things Atlanta Falcons and the 2024 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp. Join in as they discuss what is exciting them, and how they see the Atlanta Falcons evolving. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Our Summer Break 3:00 - How Training Camp has changed 05:45 - Challenges ahead 10:39 - Evolving Offense 15:36 - Evolving Defense 22:14 - Falcons Pass Rush 26:57 - Penix Jr. & new technology 32:22 - Who can make a difference?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney are joined by Jeff Howe, an NFL insider for The Athletic, to discuss life on the road during training camp, the NFC South race in 2024 and what Kirk Cousins means for Atlanta. Jeff also shares his thoughts on Bijan Robinson's ceiling this fall and Raheem Morris's return. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates III joins Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney to discuss the first four days of Atlanta Falcons training camp. He explains why details make the difference and how his offseason conversations with Kirk Cousins have elevated each player's understanding of the game, plus much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Falcons held their first of two open training camp practices on Saturday, and fans in attendance got quite a show. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Amna Subhan were on the scene and share their favorite moments, key observations and the state of the team heading into their final practice of the first four-day block. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The passes looked crisp; the receivers looked fast; and it all added up to a good day for the Falcons' offense. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Amna Subhan share their main takeaways from the second day of training camp, which provided an early glimpse of the offensive changes coming in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Falcons took the field for their first day of training camp on Thursday, and there were some familiar faces back in action. Grady Jarrett and Kirk Cousins were fully cleared to participate, and they looked good out in what was a little bit of a different practice than anticipated. Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack explain why there may be much more going on under the surface at this point in camp. Also, the trio decide who is the Falcons' Camp Champ for the first day of practice. 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Reactions to Day 1 4:40 - Favorite camp drills 6:50 - Grady Jarrett's return 11:15 - Preseason plan for Kirk Cousins? 15:20 - Was anything unexpected on Day 1? 17:05 - Day 1 Camp Champ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Archer is joined by Atlanta Falcons senior editor and staff writer Will McFadden to discuss what is ahead for the 2024 AT&T Training Camp, which positions they are closely watching, and questions that need to be answered. 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Optimism heading into 2024 3:16 - Impressions of Raheem Morris 7:43 - What training camp means now 10:50 - Importance of Staying Power 14:18 - Positions to watch 24:19 - Biggest Questions 31:19 - How to attend a practiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons training camp is nearly here and there's going to be a lot to take in! Will McFadden, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack are here to help fans sort through it all by providing their training camp watch lists. Who is primed to break out? Which newcomer has our undivided attention? Listen to find out and get ready for the start of camp! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons Senior Reporter Tori McElhaney and Falcons Digital Team Reporter Terrin Waack welcome Will McFadden as the Falcons new Lead Editor/Staff Writer. Will joins the crew as they discuss key takeaways from the Falcons offseason. Final Whistle takes a look at the QB situation, a deep pash rush, and a fast WR room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Derek Rackley, Dave Archer, & D.J. Shockley as they react and share their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons 2024 draft class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori, Derek and Terrin discuss the Falcons’ selection of QB Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick overall in 2024 NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan joins Wes Durham and Dave Archer to take a look back through some of the moments that created the legacy of #2 in his career with the Atlanta Falcons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss who they think the Atlanta Falcons may target in the 2024 NFL Draft, as well as talk position groups they believe the Falcons should consider. 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - How did you spend your offseasons? 04:00 - Who we’re selecting at #8 05:10 - D.J. Shockley’s Pick at #8 11:35 - Dave Archer’s Pick at #8 14:12 - Derek Rackley’s Pick at #8 16:30 - Who could be selected 24:49 - Position groups to address 34:25 - Could Atlanta trade?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins joins Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney to discuss his years in the NFL, making the move to Atlanta, and being your own critic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori, Dave, and D.J. discuss the moves so far in Atlanta Falcons’ Free Agency and how these roster additions help set the Atlanta Falcons up for success. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Topics 01:05 - Why we’re excited for Kirk Cousins 10:27 - Wide Receivers & Evolving Offense 23:20 - Value in depth 27:45 - 2024 NFL DraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney and Dave Archer discuss Atlanta Falcons' Free Agency, as well as breaking news on Rondale Moore. The Falcons agreed to terms on a trade of quarterback Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, pending physicals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and Amna Subhan take a look back at Raheem Morris' first (public) day as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. They discuss what was -- and wasn't -- said at Morris' introductory press conference, and they also take a look ahead at what's next for the Falcons. 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Raheem Morris Press Conference 04:33 - Elephant in the room -Super Bowl Loss 07:30 - The Energy shift 12:12 - Quarterback situation 16:20 - What’s nextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. dive into Raheem Morris’ first press conference, discuss the Zac Robinson and Jimmy Lake hires, and talk all things Atlanta Falcons football. 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Topics 01:00 - Raheem Morris Opening Press Conference 08:30 - What success looks like 13:20 - Zac Robinson as OC 19:50 - Stories from coaching search process 23:42 - Jimmy Lake as DC 27:30 - Status of Atlanta FalconsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack discuss the news of Raheem Morris becoming the 19th head coach in Falcons history. They talk Morris' background, his previous years in Atlanta and what brought the Falcons to this decision. Also on the docket: Falcons announce changes to the organizational structure with owner Arthur Blank, Morris, general manager Terry Fontenot and team CEO Rich McKay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack discuss a 2023 Falcons campaign that ended with the team parting ways with head coach Arthur Smith. They break down the reasons for that dismissal and what owner Arthur Blank and team CEO Rich McKay said about it, plus a look ahead to what's important during the coaching search and why this offseason is as important as any in recent memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss Arthur Smith's departure as Atlanta Falcons head coach, reflect on the 2023 season, talk NFL draft and opponents, and what is next for the Falcons in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss the origin of his unique name, his strong bond with his mother, being pushed by his sister (who is a fitness trainer and his unusual road traveled from high school to Southern Illinois to his multiple NFL stops before finding a home in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.J. Shockley and Dave Archer talk all things Atlanta Falcons, breakdown the Chicago Bears matchup and what is ahead vs the New Orleans Saints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney discuss a difficult, all-three-phases loss to the Bears and why it showed the inconsistencies that have plagued the Falcons all season long. They also take a close look at the state of the quarterback position, including Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder and possible changes coming this offseason. Scott and Tori wrap things up by detailing how the Falcons can still emerge with an NFC South title despite finishing with a losing record. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, why the Falcons got beat handily in snowy Chicago (00:05:16): Inconsistency, turnovers define Falcons season (00:07:58): Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder and QB inconsistencies over three-year span (00:14:25): Why quarterback position will define Falcons offseason (00:17:33): How Falcons can still win NFC South despite Bears lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie cornerback Clark Phillips III joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss the unbreakable bond with his brother (also a cornerback), growing up in a church his family founded and the source of his confidence on the field. He also talks about his choice to attend Utah over Ohio State and how he got super into roller skating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss Taylor Heinicke's performance as the starting quarterback in the Falcons vs. Colts game and shine a spotlight on exceptional players, highlight the keys to a Falcons victory against the Bears in week 17, the stakes, and the State of the NFC South. Bringing it all together with NFL Christmas memories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair break down the best Falcons performance of the season, a 29-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. They break down Taylor Heinicke’s standout performance and why the Falcons were able to put together a clean, four-quarter game with contributions from every phase of the game. Amna Subhan also joins the podcast to discuss how the Falcons defense was able to control the game up front and how Jessie Bates has become such a valuable player Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, why Falcons performance felt so complete (00:03:55): Is this potential realizing performance too little, too late? (00:06:53): How the Falcons were able to generate so much QB pressure (00:15:37): How Taylor Heinicke set the tone for this Falcons win (00:20:24): What comes next vs. Chicago and New Orleans; and why Falcons fans should root against Tampa BaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams joins Scott Bair and Terrin Waack to discuss his football journey, dating back to high school memories and running through his college days at Alabama. Hellams is in his rookie season with the Falcons, but he came to Atlanta with a history of success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.