Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike discuss how Michael Penix could be in the same situation as Kirk Cousins was when he got to Atlanta - having a guy ready to play behind you so you've got to start immediately, no matter what you're recovering from.

Carl and Mike break down the 2nd start from Spencer Strider, and how that velocity improved since the fist. Chipper Jones speaks on being a 3rd set of eyes at Spring Training when it comes to helping out at the plate.

Carl and Mike hit NFL Blitz and discuss the new extension signed by Danielle Hunter, the Browns clearing space restructuring Deshaun Watson, and Rashan Gary putting out and then deleting the Packers were releasing him.

Carl and Mike discuss Trae's debut for the Wizards, and why this team still the right thing in trading him.

CBS Analyst Bryant McFadden joins to discuss his time in Indy at the combine, the Falcons lack of a QB making it hard to forecast their playoff prospects, and where the big named free agents will land this offseason.

Carl and Mike open the show discussing the possible names being linked to the Falcons, especially at receiver, as we near the start of legal tampering.

The full 3-5-26 Dukes and Bell.

Hr1 2:00 - Carl and Mike set the scene at Bobby Jones; Mooney cut saves the Falcons 7 million 2:20 - Daily Download - With Mooney cut, the attention turns to filling out the WR room, either through the draft or free agency 2:40 - Kayla Jones, tour pro at Bobby Jones, joins to discuss all the wonderful upgrades and improvements that have come to the course.

Hr2 - 3:00 - NFL Blitz - Miles Garrett with yet another speeding ticket; Aaron Rodgers taking his time weighing options to play next year 3:20 - D Led - Enough talking from Penix; it's time for him to show us something 3:40 - Agent Joel Corry would look for a $70 million dollar deal for Kyle Pitts

Hr3 - 4:00 - CBS says Gunner's 3rd best QB in SEC behind Arch and Trinidad 4:20 - 15-4 in the remaining 19 for the Hawks gets you the 6th seed 4:40 - Guy Talk

Hr4 - 5:00 - Are you confident in Penix's rehab progress? 5:20 - Hawks get big win over the Bucks 5:40 - Is there a service you will willingly pay money for, like house cleaners?

Are you confident in Penix's rehab progress when you hear him say he'll be ready for training camp? Carl and Mike discuss his comments to Jon Gruden about not just being ready for the start of the season, but being ready for the start of camp.

Mike Conti sits in with the guys to discuss the Hawks recent winning streak, how he wants to see how this team fares now vs competing teams, does Kuminga factor in to the Hawks long term plans, and how does the return of Tatum affect the Celtics;

Carl and Mike hit on the Sidelines and discuss a ranking of the SEC QBs by CBS, where Gunner was 3rd.

Carl and Mike discuss a CBS article by agent Joel Corry where he talks about how much he'd ask for if he was negotiating for Kyle Pitts - 4yrs/70 million. The guys break down how interested or disinterested they'd be in making that deal happen.

In his final interview as the AJC's Falcons beat writer, D Orlando Ledbetter joins us to reflect on his tenure at the AJ, why he's tired of hearing Penix talk, why playing in the preseason matters, what happens if Penix isn't ready to play to start the season, and which falcons team he covered was the most talented,

The guys hit the NFL Blitz, and discuss the latest speeding ticket for Myles Garrett, and Aaron Rodgers keeping his free agency options open.

Carl and Mike sit down with Bobby Jones pro Kayla Jones as she breaks down all the incredible improvements happening at the course.

Carl and Mike hit the Daily Download and discuss the Falcons decision to cut Darnell Mooney, and how much more important that makes free agency and the draft in finding that next WR2.

The full 3-4-26 show from Dukes and Bell.

Let's fix the Falcons - Carl and Mike break down if Kyler is the guy to fill in or take the reins at QB. Hawks Magic City night gaining more national pub.

In the 2nd hour of today's show, we hear from Michael Penix as he sits down with Jon Gruden, and tells him that his rehab is ahead of schedule.

In the 3rd hour of today's show, the guys discuss the end of season tournament push for the Dawgs, and the end of season slide by the Yellow Jackets. Braves should be ok, minus Profar, if the stars play like stars.

In the final hour of today's show, we hear from Michael Penix and his sit down with Jon Gruden regarding his health and being ready to start the season. Lou Holtz passes away at 89.

The guys discuss the possible exits this team may have in free agency, and if there's guys on the market the Falcons can afford to bring in.

Penix sits down with Jon Gruden, and he guarantees a Superbowl appearance for the Falcons.

Stefon Diggs will be on the market as the Pats are set to release the receiver. Is this an option for the Falcons?

For championship teams, you need your stars to be stars, and you need your role players to do something out of the ordinary. Carl and Mike discuss that as it relates to the Braves this season.

Carl and Mike talk NCAA basketball, and the Dawgs all but a lock now for the NCAA tournament. The Yellow Jackets, on the other hand, have lost 10 in a row.

Michael Penix sits down with Jon Gruden and tells the coach he'll be ready for the regular season and for training camp. Carl and Mike discuss the comments and what the expectations for him will be right out of the gate if he's healthy.

The guys hit 4th and 1, and discuss what went wrong with the offense last year, even as the Falcons were second in the league in sacks.

The guys open up the show with a discussion on the over/under wins total from DraftKings being 6.5 for the Falcons in 2026. With questions at the QB spot, this is where we are right now.

The full 3-3-26 full show from Dukes and Bell.

2:00 - Profar suspension shows how little he cares about this team 2:20 - The replacements out there for Profar aren't pretty, if the Braves decide to go that route 2:40 - Madrid game announced for Falcons, but better play still needed to generate excitement for over

3:00 - Few surprises as franchise tag deadline approaches 3:20 - Hawks have 6th seed in sights as roster is fully set for first time all season 3:40 - ESPN QB rankings down on Penix amongst all 1st rounders since 2021

4:00 - Connor Riley - Some Dawgs made themselves a lot of money after combine performances 4:20 - Brandon Gaudin - Braves have enough offense to somewhat overcome the loss of Profar 4:40 - Aaron Judge isn't the guy to give the rah-rah speech

5:00 - We deserve to be excited about an overseas game for the Falcons 5:20 - Grant McAuley - "I can't believe we're talking about this (Profar) again" 5:40 - Kyler Murray could be an intriguing option...for the right price

Grant McAuley joins to talk about the impact of the Profar suspension, how this is another hole the Braves have to fill, what happens now with Profar's contract, and how this team manages the rotation during the season.

Mike and Carl hit the Falcons Report, and discuss the announcement of the Falcons playing in Madrid. This fan base deserves to be excited about a team playing overseas, and the Falcons have given us a less than desirable product in those ball games.

Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin joins to offer his thoughts on the Profar suspension, how this team still has enough offense to overcome that loss, what the DH rotation will look like minus Profar, and how this team manages the starting rotation.

From Dawg Nation, Connor Riley joins to discuss what Dawgs stood out at the combine, how the draft eligilble Dawgs will fit in on NFL teams, Carson Beck addressing his tenure at UGA, and why he thinks Ty Simpson is going to be a standout NFL QB.

Carl and Mike discuss the run that the Hawks are currently on, and what it's going to take to jump into the 6th seed.

Carl and Mike discuss the Falcons heading to Madrid this season, and why we need to see a product on the field that would make us excited about traveling.

Carl and Mike discuss the possible replacements out there that the Braves could bring in for Profar, but the list isn't full of a lot of promise.

Carl and Mike open up the show discussing the Profar suspension, and how this going to affect the Braves. For this to be his 2nd positive test in 2 years, this shows how selfish he is and how little he cares about this Braves team.

The full 3-2-26 show from Dukes and Bell.

Hr1 2:00 - After the combine, it feels like no one is completely in on Michael Penix Jr. Rumors a plenty at the combine about the Falcons interest in other potential starting QBs. Are they fill ins, or are they replacements? 2:20 - Daily download 2:40 - Kispert loving the new life and game in Atlanta

3:00 - A bunch of guys the Falcons like in the draft impressed at the combine 3:20 - Falcons may have already made a decision on Kaden Elliss 3:40 - Strider first start about being in the zone, not worry about velocity

4:00 - Branch and Freeling impress at combine 4:20 - DJ Shockley Jr - There's a whole new set of eyes evaluating Michael Penix right now 4:40 - Guy Talk

5:00 - Falcons looking for a fill in or replacement for Penix 5:20 - Cynthia Frelund - After Mendoza and Simpson, the QB draft picture gets very hazy 5:40 - Kuminga addition proving to be better than expected; Falcons set to unveil new unis April 2nd