'Control the things that you can control' | Arthur Smith Presser

Watch highlights from QB Desmond Ridder's first practices at rookie minicamp.

Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Watch Drake London's first practices at rookie minicamp.

Falcons rookie tight end John FitzPatrick speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Falcons rookie outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie speaks to the media following day 2 of rookie minicamp.

Linebacker Troy Andersen speaks to local media following the first day of rookie minicamp.

Head Coach Arthur Smith speaks to the media during rookie minicamp.

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.

Watch the Atlanta Falcons 2022 schedule release video.

Go behind the scenes during the process leading up to the Atlanta Falcons selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. From Senior Bowl to the NFL Combine to Draft Day, watch how the Falcons' scouting and coaching staffs collaborate to bring in a key class of rookies for a new era of football in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons announced the signing of 13 undrafted free agents following the 2022 NFL Draft.

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

"GMFB" shares their rookie QBs to watch this offseason.

NFL Network's James Jones shares his Top 5 WR-to-team fits in the 2022 NFL Draft class.

NFL Total Access breaks down how Desmond Ridder fits with the Atlanta Falcons, as well as the other QBs from the 2022 NFL Draft class.

Watch a breakdown of Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder's college career from NFL Network.

Watch a college highlight compilation of the full Atlanta Falcons 2022 NFL Draft class.

Take a look behind the scenes of the Draft Room as general manager Terry Fontenot calls John FitzPatrick to tell him he will be selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Take a look behind the scenes of the draft room as general manager Terry Fontenot makes the call to Justin Shaffer when the Falcons select him in the 6th round in the NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith speak to the media following the final day of the 2022 NFL Draft.

TE John FitzPatrick speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.

TE John FitzPatrick speaks with the media following being selected with the No. 213 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Watch college highlights of Atlanta Falcons TE John FitzPatrick from the University of Georgia.

OL Justin Shaffer speaks with Atlanta Falcons Insider Kris Rhim and describes his reactions to being selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Atlanta Falcons select Georgia Bulldogs tight end John FitzPatrick in Round 6 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 213 overall pick.