Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Derek, Dave and DJ look back on the preseason win against the Detroit Lions and discuss what we learned from that game. The guys also talk joint practices and how they will sharpen skills that can ultimately lead to success against the NY Jets. 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Topics 01:02 - ATL vs DET 05:01 - Who or what stood out to you? 11:47 - Jets Joint Practices 14:50 - Better for certain groups? 20:20 - Joint Practice Memories 23:41 - ATL vs NY 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 are excited to welcome former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick to the podcast. Join the team as they discuss Vick’s Atlanta Falcons experience, and how it relates to the current Atlanta Falcons roster. 00:00 Intro 00:41 Golf game then & now 08:23 Building the culture 03:20 Experience joining the Falcons 10:51 Pressures for top talents 15:21 Balancing run & throw game 21:41 Getting comfortable as a rookie 26:04 Veterans that helped Vick 27:37 Standout Vick moments 33:21 Connecting with new receivers 35:18 Signs of a special year 39:17 D.J.'s Vick memory 41:23 What you miss most? 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.

Dave and DJ are joined by Atlanta Falcons Digital Managing Editor, Scott Bair, for a special podcast episode during AT&T Training Camp. Join the team as they talk Training Camp surprises, the run game, and discuss physicality and competition. Check out Scott Bair on the Falcons Final Whistle podcasts, available wherever you listen to your podcasts. 1:12 - Topics 1:53 - Quick Reactions - Training Camp Surprises 4:32 - What are players working on 10:27 - Run Game 16:09 -Physicality, Aggression & Competition 19:57 - Who’s on your radar? 23:28 - What are you looking for? 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 new Falcons digital reporter Ashton Edmunds break down the early portions of training camp, including top standouts, updates on position battles and, of course, how quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder have done over the first stretch of camp practices. We also discuss the Falcons’ desire to prove expectations wrong as they work to usher in a period of sustained success Timecodes: (00:00:20): Introducing Ashton Edmunds, our new Falcons features reporter!! (00:06:20): Kyle Pitts, A.J. Terrell and other camp standouts (00:13:20): Updating position battles along Falcons offensive line (00:19:26): Competition driving intensity up in Falcons camp (00:26:12): First impressions of Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder in campSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ are excited to be back at AT&T Training Camp. Join the team as they discuss camp happenings, reflect on their training camp experiences and prepare for what's to come this season. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Topics 01:34 Quick Reactions 04:31 What should we expect to learn 08:56 Quarterbacks 14:19 - Veterans leading the way 18:00 Vets that made a difference on our teams 22:46 Favorite Training camp memory 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 and Tori McElhaney break down major storylines and position battles to keep an eye on once training camp begins this week. That includes position battles along the offensive and defensive line, the development of a new-look pass rush and, of course, the quarterback spot with Marcus Mariota as Desmond Ridder as options under center. We take a look at all that and more in this 2022 training camp preview Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro; setting up Falcons training camp storylines (00:03:25): How lines of scrimmage might shape up (00:07:23): Can new players improve Falcons pass rush? (00:13:43): Will QB turn out to be a real competition? (00:17:33): Marcus Mariota’s rare opportunitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of the two-episode series, Dean Pees and Tori McElhaney continue their conversation about his coaching career. In the early 2000s, Bill Belichick hired Pees to join his Patriots staff. After a couple Super Bowls wins, one that included a blackout in New Orleans, four teams, two retirements and two decades in the league, Pees reflects on all the lessons learned and memories made along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of a two-episode series, Dean Pees sits down with Tori McElhaney in the Falcons podcast studio to discuss the reasons he got into coaching in the 70s, his start at the high school level, coaching with Nick Saban at the college level and how Dave Ragone changed his approach to recruiting. 00:00 - Intro 01:55- Rewards of High School Coaching 14:53 - Players learn differently 25:00 - Recruiting and College Football 30:17 - Coaching with Nick Saban 33:37 - Kent State Football 36:32 - Recruiting Dave RagoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Tori break down the most intriguing Falcons training camp battles, which will determine key contributors to the 2022 campaign. We take a deep dive into the offensive line, edge rushers, linebackers and quarterbacks, determining who will fight for significant roles on this depth chart. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro; ranking Falcons camp battles (00:04:17): Offensive line jobs up in the air (00:10:32): Arnold Ebiketie, Ade Ogundeji and Falcons edge rushers (00:19:00): Deion Jones, Mykal Walker and the inside linebackers (00:27:05): Marcus Mariota vs. Desmond RidderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333) SPOTIFY: [https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1](https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333) SPOTIFY: [https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1](https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1) For more Falcons podcasts: atlantafalcons.com/podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Rhim as they break down the hottest topics surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and how they can impact the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333) SPOTIFY: [https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1](https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Scott, Tori and Kris break down a dramatic loss to the Buffalo Bills that mathematically eliminated the Falcons from playoff contention, what went wrong and how the franchise can grow from this season’s experience. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways (00:04:08): Matt Ryan’s involvement, response to crazy fourth quarter sequence (00:11:10): Kyle Pitts value showcased with his play and his absence (00:17:12): Why defense is taking the back away so often, how the unit has improved (00:23:04): What Bills loss means moving forward, in context of 2021 season Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the Detroit Lions, discuss Kyle Pitts’ record breaking game and map out how the Falcons can find continued success on the road against the Buffalo Bills. (00:00) Intro (00:33) Topics (01:17) Quick Reactions (03:07) Can we call the Falcons closers now? (07:46) Are the Falcons going to win in Buffalo? (13:54) How good is Kyle Pitts? (19:08) Have the Falcons already surpassed expectations? 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.

Kris, Tori and Scott break down another dramatic Falcons victory over the Lions, how they were able to secure it and why they’ve been so good in one-score games. We also analyze excellent performances from Foye Oluokun and Kyle Pitts, plus Arthur Smith’s impact on the Falcons culture. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways (00:03:16): How Falcons emerged victorious over dramatic finish (00:08:42): On Kyle Pitts’ record-breaking day (00:14:42): Why it’s just fine Falcons were “gritty, not pretty” (00:20:04): What Falcons means as Dirty Birds close out 2021 campaign Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Kris break down what went wrong for the Falcons and how it significantly impacts their playoff hopes. We dissect this disappointing outcome, how it could’ve gone better and what to look for as the Falcons close out the season over the final three games. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways (00:03:14): Why Falcons struggles in the red zone made the difference (00:08:15): Playoff hopes take a huge hit (00:13:36): Why Russell Gage has gotten hot late in this season (00:18:23): Where do the Falcons go from here? Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the Carolina Panthers and how the Falcons can find continued success on the road against the 49ers. (00:00) Intro (00:38) Topics (01:21) Quick Reactions (02:56) Has the Falcons identity changed? (08:53) How do the Falcons win in San Francisco? (15:30) What do you see in the 3 games after San Francisco? 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, Kris and Tori break down an essential victory over the Carolina Panthers that kept the Falcons in the NFC playoff mix and how they responded well from disappointing recent results. They dissect why the Falcons have improved on defense and in the rushing attack, and how that could help them stay in the hunt down the stretch. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways (00:04:19): Falcons defense ‘took it personal,’ responded well in Panthers rematch (00:09:11): Why run game has found consistency (00:14:33): Falcons MVPs against Panthers (and they’re not the usual suspects) (00:20:35): The importance of the Falcons win, and what’s required moving forward Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how the Falcons can turn it around against the Carolina Panthers. They also share stories of their favorite, “big man touchdowns.” (00:00) - Intro (00:15) - Topics (01:04) - Quick Reactions (06:04 - Missed Opportunities (08:11) - What’s ahead (12:55) - Story Time - Big Man TDs (17:56) - Who are the Panthers right now? 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 the Falcons’ loss to the Tampa Bay, Buccaneers identifying what went wrong and stats that tell the story, how the home team could’ve done better and why they need to fix problems fast with the season winding down. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways, and topics (00:02:56): Stats that tell the story of this game (00:08:38): Tide-turning plays the Falcons would like to take back (00:14:08): How the Falcons run game has come to life (00:19.34): What Falcons must do to stay in the playoff hunt Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.ding content to the Production environment. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/falcons-final-whistle/id1585038333) SPOTIFY: [https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1](https://open.spotify.com/show/4d9VGyX5e9OHJ7BFPaqdMH?si=gUaI61sVSvyy2yu5DtBhZw&dl_branch=1&nd=1) For more Falcons podcasts: atlantafalcons.com/podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the Jacksonville Jaguars and how the run game played a big part, discuss the Falcons defense, and look ahead to facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (00:00) Intro (00:51) Overview of topics (01:22) Importance of win over Jaguars (03:27) The difference in this game (05:28) Cordarrelle Patterson’s impact (11:31) What stood out on defense (15:46) Dante Fowler (16:18) Keys to beating the Buccaneers (23:16) Closing Remarks 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 Sunday’s big win over the Jaguars and what it means heading into meaningful December football. They discuss Cordarrelle Patterson’s triumphant return to the lineup, his value to the franchise and how he helped Arthur Smith wake the running game up. Defense also played an important role in this win, which pushed the Falcons back into the NFC playoff picture. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro, biggest takeaways (00:02:41): Cordarrelle Patterson’s huge game, impact on Falcons offense (00:08:04): Can Falcons keep running strong after doing so vs. Jaguars? (00:13:09): Defense making strides, life difficult on opposing offenses (00:18:26): Falcons must be better to make most of meaningful December games Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into how the Falcons defense is contributing in a big way, discuss the offense and how the Falcons can beat the Jaguars, and answer the ultimate question - what Thanksgiving foods are a must. (00:00) Intro (00:39) Topics (01:30) Watch out for… (04:18) Atlanta defensive strength (09:39) Let’s talk offense (15:43) Division Debates (20:32) A look ahead to the Jaguars (23:33) Thanksgiving MVP 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 identify what went wrong for the Falcons in a Thursday night loss to the New England Patriots, how the defense fared and how much the Dirty Birds missed Cordarrelle Patterson in this game. We also tackle what needs to be improved as the Falcons try to end a two-game losing slide. Timecodes: (00:00:00): Intro (00:03:17): Summarizing what went wrong for Falcons vs. Patriots (00:08:27): Why the Falcons defense deserves no slander (00:14:08): What must get fixed to snap Falcons losing skid (00:19:35): Which NFL games Falcons fans should watch this weekend Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into how the Falcons can beat the Patriots, discuss turning the page after the loss to the Cowboys, talk Cam Newton and Panthers, and much more. (00:00) Intro (00:12) Topics (01:02) Your key fix (02:50) Lessons Learned (06:20) Storytime: Turning the page (12:44) Division Debates (16:16) Cam Newton (20:08) A look ahead to the Patriots 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, Kris and Tori identify what went wrong against the Dallas Cowboys, which stats tell the story and which players need to be better so the Falcons can rebound quickly in order to play well against the New England Patriots on a Thursday and stay in the NFC playoff hunt. Timecodes (00:02:58): Why things went south during what Arthur Smith called a second-quarter ‘avalanche’ (00:08:08): Which stats tell the story of why Falcons lost (00:13:39): Which Falcons must play better for Falcons to do better (00:18:32): How Falcons can rebound, play better in Thursday night game vs. New England Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the New Orleans Saints and the contributions from stand out players, discuss if the Falcons are closers and examine what it may take to get to the playoffs as they look ahead to the Dallas Cowboys. (00:00) Intro (01:10) Topics (02:02) Quick Hitter: Whoooo Dat! edition (03:53) Buying or selling: The Falcons are closers? (13:58 ) Storytime: The most satisfying win in New Orleans (18:26) What will it take for a Falcons playoff spot? (24:20) A look ahead (28:25) Key to win over Cowboys 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 the Falcons' dramatic, come-from-behind victory over the rival Saints in the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast. We dissect that crazy fourth-quarter in great detail, including that decisive 64-yard pass from Matt Ryan to Cordarrelle Patterson, which set up Younghoe Koo's third game-winning field goal this season. We won't forget about the game's unsung heroes, and how the Falcons are right back in the NFC playoff picture. Timecodes: (00:03:05): Cordarrelle Patterson's 64-yard catch, and his emergence as an explosive playmaker (00:08:27): Breaking down a wild fourth quarter where the Falcons lost a late lead and stole it back at the end (00:14:05): Identifying the unsung heroes from this Falcons win (00:19:12): Where the Falcons stand after eight games Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons loss to the Carolina Panthers, discuss the Falcons offense, share their perception of this Falcons team, look back on their favorite Saints stories and look ahead to the Falcons taking on Taysom Hill and the New Orleans Saints. (00:00) Intro (00:45) Upcoming Topics (01:22) What’s the Headline? (3:50) Falcons offense (12:00) Perception of the Falcons (15:51) Taysom Hill & Saints (19:30) Saints Stories (26:40) Keys & Final Thoughts 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 put Sunday’s loss to Carolina under the microscope, identifying what went wrong and how the outcome could’ve gone right in an important NFC South showdown. We go over pivotal sequences gone awry, aspects of the Falcons game that have to get fixed moving forward and how they can get back on the winning track on the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast. Timecodes: (00:02:54): Waving a magic wand over plays that, if changed, could’ve reversed the outcome (00:08:06): What aspect of Falcons game hurt team the most (00:13:05): Evaluating Matt Ryan’s performance (00:16:30): How Falcons performed without Calvin Ridley (00:18:14): What Falcons must do to move forward after Falcons’ loss Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the Miami Dolphins, discuss the rarity of Kyle Pitts, address if the Falcons are ‘clutch’ and how Younghoe Koo has contributed, look forward to the playoffs, debate Deshaun Watson and look ahead. (00:00) Intro (00:45) Upcoming Topics (01:45) What’s the temperature? (04:13) Kyle Pitts - the rare rookie (09:35) Storytime: Impactful Rookies (14:00) Are the Falcons clutch? (18:24) Playoff Forecast (23:10) A look ahead (28:25) The Deshaun Watson debate 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 the Falcons' massive win down in Miami and how they were able to come through in the clutch, which included a star-making performing from rookie tight end Kyle Pitts. We go over what happened and what it means moving forward in the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast. Timecodes: (00:00:00) -- Intro (00:03:26) -- Key moments in the game-winning drive and how it can help the Falcons in the future (00:08:32) -- Breaking down Kyle Pitts' monster day, and how he's building trust (00:14:08) -- MVPs not named Kyle Pitts (00:19:32) -- Looking ahead to a pivotal NFC South stretch against the Panthers and Saints Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast where experts react and provide informed analysis of the Atlanta Falcons on-field performance. Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they breakdown the latest Atlanta Falcons game action and what it means for the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the New York Jets in London, discuss Kyle Pitts’ performance, examine how Coach Arthur Smith is changing the Falcons identity, dissect the defensive performance and look to the future. (00:00) Intro (00:23) Upcoming Topics (04:00) Things to come for Kyle Pitts (15:33) Smith changing Falcons identity (21:50) Defense rises to challenge (27:25) Storytime - Kickers (35:05) A look to the future 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.