Man Behind the Matchup: Falcons' defensive line

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.

Top highlights from the Atlanta Falcons' 2022 minicamp.

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. Terrell

Tight end Kyle Pitts speaks to the media about competition between the offense and defense as well as the overall progress of the team after the last day of minicamp.

Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to the media on the last day of minicamp about the progress of growing team chemistry during the offseason.

Veteran cornerback Casey Hayward speaks to the media about working alongside A.J. Terrell and the Falcons defense during minicamp.

Head Coach Arthur Smith speaks to the media on the Falcons' last day of minicamp before the offseason program ends.

Desmond Ridder speaks to the media about his first NFL minicamp, his relationship with Marcus Mariota, and adjusting to the offense and playbook.

Drake London speaks to the media about beginning his first NFL minicamp.

Grady Jarrett speaks to the media about getting used to the heat and working with new teammates.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to the local media before the first minicamp practice.

Watch the top Marcus Mariota plays from Atlanta Falcons OTAs.

Quarterback Marcus Mariota speaks to the media following day 9 of OTAs.

Cornerback A.J. Terrell speaks to the media following day 9 OTAs.

Running back Qadree Ollison speaks to the media following day 9 of OTAs.

Falcons quarterback/hybrid Feleipe Franks speaks to the media following day 9 of OTAs.

Take a look at some of the best highlights from the Atlanta Falcons 2022 Offseason Training Activities.

Head Coach Arthur Smith speaks to the media ahead of the Falcons' final day of OTAs before players report for minicamp next week.

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.

Falcons Tight End Kyle Pitts speaks to the media following open OTAs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Richie Grant speaks to the media following Falcons OTAs open practice.

Linebacker Lorenzo Carter speaks with media after open practice at Mercedes-Benz stadium.

WR Frank Darby talks to local media after the Falcons open OTA practice.

Watch highlights from the Atlanta Falcons open practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Head Coach Arthur Smith updates the media on the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the open practice OTA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.