Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

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.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Carolina Panthers and break down how the Falcons can rebound against the Chicago Bears. They also dive into the talk surrounding the Quarterback position, and what players have been outstanding thus far this season. 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Topics 01:24 - ATL vs CAR, what happened? 11:42 - How the Falcons beat the Chicago Bears 21:14 - Standout players or units this season 25:15 - Story time: Jake Matthews is a dad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney break down what went wrong against the Carolina Panthers, who seemed to beat the Falcons at their own game. They look at the team’s run defense, its rushing attack and the performance of Marcus Mariota, Kyle Pitts and the Falcons passing game. Arthur Smith also addressed Desmond Ridder so Scott and Tori do, too, and why it’s time to focus more on the Falcons stacking wins and less on NFC South standings after winning just one game in the last four. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, takeaways from a tough loss at Carolina, troublesome 1-3 stretch (00:06:19): How Panthers beat Falcons at their own game (00:08:17): Why wasn’t Falcons offense “clicking”? (00:13:20): Did Panthers defense find formula that works vs. Falcons? (00:18:04): Evaluating Marcus Mariota, what Arthur Smith, QB said about Thursday performance (00:22:40): Thoughts on putting Desmond Ridder in at quarterback (00:29:15): Why stacking wins is more important than division standingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and break down how the Falcons can rebound while on the road playing the Carolina Panthers. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Topics 00:33 - Must win? Yes or no? 02:11 - Chargers vs Falcons, what happened? 06:56 -Cordarrelle Patterson is back 10:23 - Atlanta Falcons Defense 15:31 - Keys to beating the PanthersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds look a last-second loss to the L.A. Chargers under a microscope and from a big-picture perspective, identifying where things went wrong and how it impacts the Falcons position in the NFC South. We break down why the Falcons ran well behind Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson, why Marcus Mariota struggled finding sync in passing game and what Ta’Quon Graham, Arthur Smith said about pivotal fumble. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, thoughts on how winnable game slipped away (00:04:36): Impact of Falcons passing seemingly out of sync (00:08:32): Falcons run game is not the issue, working through heavy boxes (00:11:20): Issues with second, fourth quarters; causes for Falcons inconsistency (00:15:47): Breaking down the Austin Ekeler, Ta’Quon Graham fumbles (00:21:43): How loss impacts NFC South positioning (00:24:40): Looking ahead to massive game in CarolinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen sits down with Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss life growing up on a Montana cattle ranch, his love for the Big Sky state and his improbable journey going a from a small school to the NFL. 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Valedictorian speech 01:35 - Growing up in Montana 03:31 - Cattle Ranching 09:10 - Positions you’ve played 10:41 - Montana Fan base 12:35 - Atlanta, Family & Football 14:51 - Troy Andersen’s Pro day 15:44 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons dramatic win over the Carolina Panthers and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can find continued success playing the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Topics 01:10 - Finish the sentence, “That game was…” 03:00 - Atlanta Falcons Offense 08:28 - Atlanta Falcons Defense 15:08 - Roller coaster game ending 22:35 - Keys to beating the Los Angeles Chargers 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds break down what went right, what went wrong and how the Falcons emerged victorious from Sunday’s weird, wild overtime win over the Carolina Panthers. They go over that furious finish where the lead kept changing hands, plus things the Falcons simply have to fix if they’re going to stay atop the NFC South. They also hone in on the value of Younghoe Koo, Marcus Mariota’s big moments and how much they missed A.J. Terrell. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, making sense of that wild, wacky finish (00:05:49): Finding a way to win, fight through late mistakes (00:07:48): The value of Younghoe Koo on display (00:11:00): Identifying issues to be fixed from Panthers game (00:19:07): Evaluating Marcus Mariota’s performance, press conference (00:22:54): How Falcons can stay atop NFC SouthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons return man, running back and defensive back Avery Williams joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney for a candid conversation about life growing up on TV sets, with a mom who was a prominent TV producer and showrunner. He also talks about his time at Boise State, the mentality of a punt returner and what it means to have a “walk-on mentality.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss vs the Cincinnati Bengals and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can find success playing the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. 00:20 Topics 00:40 Good and the Bad 03:25 What happened & how Falcons improve 09:41 Atlanta Falcons Defense 13:52 Atlanta Falcons Offense 18:50 How to beat the Carolina Panthers 30:39 Halloween story timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was the Falcons loss to the Bengals loss bad matchup or something more? Scott, Tori and Ashton discuss what went wrong against Cincinnati, what to make of it and where the Falcons stand in an NFC South division that’s completely up for grabs. We also focus on the state of the Atlanta secondary, which operated most of the game without Casey Hayward and A.J. Terrell. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, where things went wrong vs. Bengals (00:04:38): Was loss to Bengals a matchup problem or a sign of bigger issues? (00:08:35): Impact of A.J. Terrell loss (00:10:03): Impact of Falcons second quarter flurry and a pivotal, game-changing sequence (00:14:06): Are there issues with Falcons offensive imbalance? (00:18:48): What is the Falcons winning formula? (00:20:46): Where Falcons stand in wide-open NFC South after lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie OLB Arnold Ebiketie sits down with Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney for the Falcons in Focus podcast to share his story. Ebiketie came to the United States when he was 13 years old. Throughout the podcast, he thinks back to that time, recalling stories of his childhood in Cameroon and how sports helped him connect with people in a new country. Ebiketie (self-proclaimed "Doctor of pass rush") also discloses Arthur Smith's nickname for him. 0:00 - Intro 00:20 - Doctor of pass rush 01:48 - AK the basketball star 03:27 - Derrick Tangelo friendship 05:30 - Love of singing & recording studio 06:58 - Moving from Cameroon 10:54 - Parents, scholarships & first jobs 14:00 - Starting as a LB & WR 16:22 - Draft Night experience 17:46 - How has your life changed since you’ve joined the NFL 20:12 - AK-47 nickname origins 21:20 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons win against the San Francisco 49ers, and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can continue to find success playing the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 7. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Topics 01:12 - Headline Reactions 03:46 - Marcus Mariota & offensive performance 09:13 - 3 phase football success 19:00 - Beating the Cincinnati Bengals 27:45 - NFC South status 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Ashton and Tori break down a dominant Falcons victory where they beat the 49ers in every phase of the game. They discuss Marcus Mariota’s big day and what it meant on his road to redemption, the run game’s efficiency, replacing Cordarrelle Patterson and what the defense has done to get big takeaways and shut opponents down in the second half. Timecodes: (00:00:10): Intro, overall thoughts on big win over 49ers (00:05:12): Evaluating Marcus Mariota’s stellar performance and his candid press conference (00:10:45): How Falcons put a complete game together (00:13:46): Arthur Smith’s ground game becoming cruelly efficient (00:15:28): How Falcons have replaced Cordarrelle Patterson’s production (00:19:03): Falcons defense making its mark with big takeaways (00:23:45): Why reaction to Falcons win was so importantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary joins Scott and Tori to discuss life growing up the Pacific Northwest, about hunting and fishing and his prized possession, a giant broadsword he occasionally carries while walking his dog. McGary also talks about scoring big-man touchdowns, when how being in the NFL has changed life for his family. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Experience returning to Seattle 01:39 - Fishing trip with the O-Line 04:21 - Ultimate survivalist partner 06:20 - Bear hunting 13:30 - Blacksmithing & ‘Giant Ass Sword” 17:19 - Life lessons & perspective 20:28 - A life in football 22:50 - Adventures playing as TE 25:00 - Big guy touchdowns 26:12 - Frontier homestead goal 27:23 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and Scott discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can find success playing the 49ers in Week 6. 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Topics 01:20 - Controversial Call 09:29 - What stuck out in ATL vs TB matchup? 17:05 - Where was the turning point in the game? 20:48 - Falcons face the 49ers 27:29 - Deion Jones tradedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Ashton and Tori analyze the reported Deion Jones trade, where the Falcons moved the veteran inside linebacker to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night. We break down the details of the deal and how it benefits the Falcons, plus we go over Jones' career in Atlanta. Then we get to the big moment of the day, a 21-15 loss to Tampa Bay, and Grady Jarrett's controversial roughing-the-passer penalty that proved costly to the Falcons comeback hopes. We also talk about the Falcons issues early in the game, and how improving them can save Atlanta from dire straits late in future games. Timecodes: (00:01:16): Breaking down reported Deion Jones trade to Cleveland and what it means (00:07:45): State of Falcons ILBs after Deion Jones trade (00:09:13): Putting a bow on Deion Jones’ time in Atlanta (00:11:15): Breaking down Grady Jarrett roughing-the-passer-penalty, what was said about it (00:22:28): How Falcons doing better early can avoid problems late in game (00:26:00): Playing without Kyle Pitts, Cordarrelle Patterson (00:28:49): What Falcons must improve moving forwardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside linebacker Mykal Walker joins Tori McElhaney for the fourth episode of the Falcons in Focus podcast. Walker dives into the joys of fatherhood, friendship with Foye Oluokun and growing up with a twin brother. He also discusses whether or not he actually believes in twin telepathy as a twin himself. 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - LB huddle break origin 02:08 - First experiences as Falcon 03:37 - Unique name spelling 4:20 - Growing up with twin brother 06:22 - Football & family 10:43 - Welcome to the league moment - Julio Jones 11:26 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss the Atlanta Falcons win against the Cleveland Browns, and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can find success on the road playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. 00:00 Intro 01:43 Topics 02:15 Who is your MVP? 05:43 Offensive keys vs Browns 13:08 Falcons evolving run game 16:25 Archer’s thoughts on Mariota narrative 18:43 Key defensive plays vs Browns 24:00 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton broke down the Falcons’ big win over Cleveland on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the second straight victory earned through clutch performance in the fourth quarter. They talk about the impact of the Falcons run game and their opportunistic defense on this game and this early season, paced by stars Cordarrelle Patterson and Grady Jarrett, and why fourth-quarter performance will have a huge impact on the 2022 season as a whole. Timecodes: (00:00:15): Intro, overall impressions of victory over Browns (00:05:34): Why each Falcons game is coming down to the wire (00:10:42): How Caleb Huntley, Tyler Allgeier ignited offensive efficiency, sparked late-game surge (00:13:41): Why Falcons defense has been able to come through big both early and late (00:17:23): What we’ve learned about Falcons after four gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons starting safety Richie Grant joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney in studio for the third episode of the Falcons in Focus podcast. Grant shares stories from his childhood and how his uncle Terry Grant shaped him into the man he is today. Plus: Grant reveals his go-to karaoke song, because (yes!) he loves karaoke. 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - Mouthpiece origin story 02:30 - Secondary’s culture 03:37 - Crazy Draft night 05:56 - Richie Grant’s Senior Bowl 08:26 - Richie Grant on getting uncomfortable 10:12 - Football runs in the family 15:46 - Wristbands & Motivation 18:00 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss the Atlanta Falcons win against the Seattle Seahawks, and break down how the Atlanta Falcons can find success in Week 4 against the Browns. 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Topics 01:14 - First Reactions 04:40 - Key Defensive Plays 10:17 - Offensive Keys 20:26 - Cleveland Browns 27:32 - Atlanta’s current attitudeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Pitts joins Scott and Tori for a wide-ranging conversation about life outside of football, including his newfound interests in golf and photography, his favorite tattoos and how he’s becoming more worldly even at age 22. We delve into all that and more in the second episode of Falcons in Focus. 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - How are you wiser Year 2 02:23 - Kyle Pitts’ golf game 04:40 - Kyle Pitts vs birds 06:19 - Photoshoots, Iverson & LeBron James 08:33 - Kyle Pitts' tattoos 09:58 - Music & relaxing 13:27 - Friendship with Lee Smith 15:16 - Rapid fire questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss the results from Atlanta Falcons vs LA Rams matchup, break down how the Atlanta Falcons battled and what it could mean for their road game against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Topics 01:48 - Positives we saw 12:24 - 1st Half vs 2nd Half 23:15 - Getting W at Seattle 28:36 - Practicing on the road memories 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Tori make sense of that crazy game between the Falcons and Rams, analyzing how Atlanta got in trouble and how it nearly erased a massive deficit down the stretch. We also look at Kyle Pitts’ relative lack of production over the first two weeks, plus how Drake London has made a truly instant impact Timecodes: (00:00:15): Intro, recap of crazy loss to Rams (00:04:34): What to make of Falcons furious comeback attempt (00:12:30): Red-zone, third-down inefficiencies and what went wrong over first three quarters (00:19:27): What was said about Kyle Pitts’ lack of production in the early going (00:23:18): How Drake London has made an instant impactSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons star defensive tackle Grady Jarrett joins Scott and Tori for a wide-ranging conversation on the Falcons in Focus series premiere. He dives deep when discussing his Falcons role models, how he reached his third NFL contract while maintaining a rare level of NFL lasting power. Jarrett talks about making an impact on his young son, Atlanta and the Georgia community where he grew up, leaving a legacy that will last well beyond his playing days. The Falcons in Focus podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join us as we delve into their personalities and passions on and off the football field. 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - The secret to getting the 3rd contract 02:10 - Message for your younger self 04:01 - Looking up to Jonathan Babineaux 05:33 - Joys of being a father 09:48 - Building & leaving a legacy 12:36 - Rapid fire questions 13:00 - Favorite play as a Falcon 13:45 - What are you watching? 14:35 - Favorite Atlanta restaurant 15:33 - Teammate you hang with the most 16:27 - Biggest pet peeveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss the results from Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints matchup and break down how to convert the positives into a win on the road agains the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Topics 00:38 - Game day atmosphere 03:17 - Headline game reaction 05:09 - What went wrong? 12:35 - Big positives to take into Rams matchup 20:45 - State of the NFC South 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton break down where things got away from Falcons in the fourth quarter, after assuming control in the first three quarters. They identify things to build on, and what must happen this week so one loss doesn’t impact another game. Timecodes: (00:00:20): Intro, recap of Falcons loss to Saints (00:01:30): What went wrong for Falcons in fourth quarter (00:05:00): Finding positives in run game, pass rush during the Falcons season opener (00:08:46): What Falcons must do to turn the page quickly (00:10:40): Evaluating Drake London’s NFL debutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss the Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints matchup and break down what it will take to secure the win. 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Topics 01:15 - Reasons to be excited 06:40 - 2022 New Orleans Saints 14:28 - How Falcons will beat the Saints 20:20 - Season Opener Memories 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ discuss the recently released initial 53-man roster and break down what this could mean for the Atlanta Falcons future. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Topics 01:25 - Reactions to initial 53-man roster 04:43 - Initial 53-man roster surprises 09:30 - Why it’s called the ‘initial’ roster 16:03 - Strengths and weaknesses 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Tori go over their initial 53-man roster projection following a competitive Falcons training camp and preseason, analyzing the toughest cuts, surprise inclusions and what else needs to be done with the roster heading into a Week 1 contest against the New Orleans Saints. 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Thoughts on Initial 53 Man Roster 03:05 - Moving Parts & Roster Construction 05:57 - General Impressions of AT&T Training Camp 10:56 - Most difficult roster predictions 22:15 - Making additions to initial 53-man roster 27:23 - Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ look back on the preseason loss to the New York Jets and discuss what we learned from that game. The guys also talk joint practices with the Jaguars and where the team may focus efforts to ensure success against the the Jacksonville Jaguars. 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Topics 01:07 - ATL vs NYJ Positives 08:00 - Positives for Ridder 12:35 - Things to work on: Penalties 18:34 - Joint practices with Jaguars 26:32 - How important to see sacks in preseason? 28:31 - Final preseason game and opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.