Atlanta Falcons Podcasts - The Falcons Audible, Bird Noises, Postgame Breakdown

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.

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.

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(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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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(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

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.

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(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?

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim break down what Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith said 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.

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(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

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.

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(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 need

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.

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(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)

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.

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(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?

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.

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(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?

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.

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(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?

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.

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?

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(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 pick

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.

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.

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.

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.

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(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

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.

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(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.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the Carolina Panthers (01:21) and how the Falcons can find continued success on the road against the 49ers. (08:53)

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.

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(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.

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."

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.

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(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

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.

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.

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(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

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.

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.

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(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

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.

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.

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(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

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.

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.

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(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

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?

(03:50) Falcons offense

(12:00) Perception of the Falcons

(15:51) Taysom Hill & Saints

(19:30) Saints Stories

(26:40) Keys & Final Thoughts

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.

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(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

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

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.

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(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

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the New York Jets in London, discuss Kyle Pitts' performance, 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.

Scott, Kris and Tori break down the Falcons' exciting 27-20 victory over the New York Jets in London, which elevates them to 2-3 entering the bye week. They discuss Kyle Pitts' big day, Matt Ryan's leadership and other clutch performances. They also hand out awards to the game's unsung heroes, who helped secure victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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(00:03:30) -- Will this be remembered as a landmark game in Kyle Pitts' career?

(00:09:17) -- Breaking down the Falcons' pivotal fourth-quarter offense series, and Arthur Smith's role in it

(00:14:32) -- Our unsung heroes from the big Falcons win

(00:20:26) -- Evaluating the three-game stretch against the Giants, Washington and Jets heading into the bye

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons loss against the Washington Football Team, discuss finishing games, reflect on Cordarrelle Patterson's success, and look to the future for the Falcons.

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:30) Upcoming Topics

(00:01:15) Magic Wand Time - granting one do-over

(00:09:45) On finishing games

(00:12:43) ScoreDarrelle: The difference maker he appears to be?

(00:17:40) Debate: Who impressed you more, Brady or Bill?

(00:22:14) A look to the future…

Scott, Tori and Kris break down the Falcons' tough 34-30 loss to the Washington Football Team, where it went wrong, how it could've ended right and whether it evoked disappointments from a 2020 campaign when the team regularly lost late leads.

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.he Production environment.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons win against the New York Giants, debate if the defensive performance was a mirage, recall slow start teams, and look to the future for the Falcons.

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:00:31) Upcoming Topics

(00:01:25) Call your shots - Standouts

(00:03:59) Did Falcons turn a corner?

(00:11:14) Atlanta defensive performance mirage debate

(00:17:56) Slow Start Storytime

(00:23:22) A look to the future…

Scott and Kris break down what went right in the Falcons' clutch 17-14 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, what must be better moving forward and how it can have a lasting effect on the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast.

Topics:

(0:00) - Intro

(2:00) -  Kyle Pitts impact on the season's first win

(7:07) - How the Falcons were able to complete a comeback victory

(12:20) - Why the Falcons defense showed better against the Giants

(17:25) - How win over Giants can have a lasting effect

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.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons loss against the Buccaneers, discuss if the Saints are a non-contender with Jameis Winston, recall their worst throws of all time and look to the future for the Falcons.

Scott, Tori and Kris explore whether the Falcons showed progress in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast, identifying where strides were made, what's left to work on and what has to get fixed fast before playing the New York Giants next week.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons season opener against the Eagles, look to the future, share stories of disaster, and react to surprises around the league.

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 break down 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.

In our series premiere, Scott, Tori and Kris go over what you need to know from the Week 1 loss to Philadelphia and how the Falcons need to improve heading into next week's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the initial 53-man roster and share their thoughts on the strengths of this initial Atlanta Falcons team.

Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons QBs Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL.

Welcome to Getting Real with Grady Jarrett, a podcast in which Atlanta Falcons DL Grady Jarrett and co-host Kelsey Conway "get real" on anything from football, lifestyle, and beyond. Jalen Rose, NBA Countdown Analyst, former player, and host of the Jalen and Jacoby Show, joins us to discuss his journey, the importance of competitive drive on and off the court, and giving back to the community.

Welcome to Getting Real with Grady Jarrett, a podcast in which Atlanta Falcons DL Grady Jarrett and co-host Kelsey Conway "get real" on anything from football, lifestyle, and beyond. This week we'll take a look back at a few of our favorite moments with Ray Lewis, Dabo Swinney, Elisha Jarrett and Dansby Swanson. Be sure to check out the individual Getting Real with Grady Jarrett episode for each special guest.

Welcome to Getting Real with Grady Jarrett, a podcast in which Atlanta Falcons DL Grady Jarrett and co-host Kelsey Conway "get real" on anything from football, lifestyle, and beyond. Dansby Swanson, Atlanta Braves shortstop, joins the show to discuss playing for his hometown, the importance of mental health, and his love for the Atlanta Falcons.

Welcome to Getting Real with Grady Jarrett, a podcast in which Atlanta Falcons DL Grady Jarrett and co-host Kelsey Conway "get real" on anything from football, lifestyle, and beyond. Grady's mom, Elisha Jarrett, joins the show to discuss their special mother and son bond, family life, and who Grady is on and off the field.

With the the No. 4 overall pick, the Atlanta Falcons selected Kyle Pitts. Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Falcons selection and break down what this could mean for the future.

Welcome to Getting Real with Grady Jarrett, a podcast in which Atlanta Falcons DL Grady Jarrett and co-host Kelsey Conway "get real" on anything from football, lifestyle, and beyond. Dabo Swinney, the two time National Championship winning Clemson University Head Football Coach, joins the show to reflect on his experience recruiting Grady, share his thoughts surrounding the players he has coached, and more.

0:00 Intro

1:20 Recruiting Grady

11:05 Elisha Jarrett (Mom)

14:50 Life Lesson from Dabo

20:53 The Clemson Legacy

27:07 Favorite Grady Jarrett Moments

33:50 Being Relentless

37:42 Jarrett's Game Mindset

41:07 Proving Yourself

Welcome to Getting Real with Grady Jarrett, a podcast in which Atlanta Falcons DL Grady Jarrett and co-host Kelsey Conway "get real" on anything from football, lifestyle, and beyond. Ray Lewis, Hall of Fame linebacker, joins the show to discuss his mentoring of Grady Jarret and their careers, what it takes to be successful, his friendship with Michael Phelps, and much more.

0:00 Intro | 0:54 Lessons from Lewis | 5:23 Learning through critiques | 6:58 Maintaining success | 12:15 Grady Jarrett's resilience | 14:08 Squirrel Dance origination | 21:20 Michael Phelps friendship | 25:35 Joy of impacting others | 27:45 Excitement for Dean Pees | 33:40 Jarrett on being influential | 39:00 What's next for Jarrett

Ryan Wilson, CBS Sports, joins Matt Tabeek to discuss his mock drafts, free agency excitement, and shares a few bold predictions. Matt Tabeek closes out the episode with a special message for Atlanta Falcons fans.

NFL Insider and CBS Sports analyst Jason La Canfora joins Matt Tabeek and shares his thoughts on the additions of Smith and Fontenot, discusses what is happening in the NFC South surrounding the NFL Draft, and more.

NFL contracts & salary cap expert Joel Corry joins Matt Tabeek for this episode of Bird Noises to discuss the Falcons salary cap situation, what's happening across the league, and shares a few memorable moments.

Matt Miller, the NFL Draft Scout, joins Matt Tabeek to react to the Smith and Fontenot hires, share his knowledge on Free Agency and the NFL Draft, and spends some time looking back on memorable Draft moments and what is next for his career.

William Andrews was one of the most feared runners in the NFL until his career was tragically cut short due to a knee injury. The Ring of Honor inductee talks with Matt Tabeek on the latest episode of Bird Noises about some of his greatest runs, his favorite memories and why Tabeek thinks Andrews should be considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Derek, Dave and DJ dive into all of the exciting news surrounding Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot as they join the Atlanta Falcons organization