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Falcons Training Camp Questions and Primer Jul 27, 2020

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Aaron breaks down the new rule changes to Atlanta Falcons training camp and the big questions they have entering camp and this upcoming season.

He discusses player opt-outs, temporary injured reserve, 2021 salary cap floors and different phases involved with a modified training camp. He then raises the four biggest questions surrounding the Falcons entering the 2020 season and which position battles and questions they'll need to answer over the next month in training camp.

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Falcons Fantasy Primer with PFF's Andrew Erickson Jul 24, 2020

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Aaron and Allen are joined by PFF's Andrew Erickson to talk Atlanta Falcons and fantasy football.

They discuss the potential of Calvin Ridley's breakout season, Todd Gurley's rebound, Hayden Hurst's ability to fill the void left by Austin Hooper, Russell Gage's upside (or lack thereof), Julio Jones' reliability, past Falcons winning fantasy championships, the impact of Covid-19 on fantasy football and the possibility that Matt Ryan can break 5,000 yards.

Andrew is on twitter: @AndrewErickson_.

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Twitter Thursday: How Much Has the Falcons D-line Improved? Jul 23, 2020

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Aaron answers listener questions about the Atlanta Falcons 2020 season outlook as well as the NFL's new Covid-19 protocols.

Today's topics include whether Calvin Ridley can become the new Chris Godwin, Russell Gage's potential, lowering roster limits in the midst of the pandemic, saving cap space due to uncertainty about next year's salary cap, top 5 Steven Spielberg movies, Alex Mack's expectations for this season and whether the Falcons defensive line is good enough to mask concerns within their secondary.

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Falcons Historian Shootout #15 Finale: Adnan Ikic vs. Kevin Knight Jul 22, 2020

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Aaron and Allen Strk are joined by The Falcoholic's Adnan Ikic and Kevin Knight to test their trivia knowledge about the Atlanta Falcons 2016 season.

In the finale of the Falcons Historian Shootout, the summer-long tournament featuring guests answering trivia questions about past Falcons seasons, the quartet revisit the top moments and memories from 2016 to crown a champion.

Adnan is on twitter: @SayWhichWay.

Kevin: @FalcoholicKevin.

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An Epic 2016 Falcons Season Review Jul 21, 2020

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Aaron and Allen Strk recap the highs and lows of the Atlanta Falcons 2016 season ahead of the Falcons Historian Shootout finale!

In order to give the Falcons historic 2016 season the recognition it deserves, Aaron and Allen go through the entire season to prep listeners for the finale of their summer-long trivia tournament to premiere later in the week.

They discuss their low expectations entering the 2016 season, the highlights from their early winning streak, Devonta Freeman's underrated performances and their memories of their dominance down the stretch including the postseason.

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A Convo with Ex-Falcons Guard Kynan Forney Jul 20, 2020

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Aaron and Allen Strk are joined by former Atlanta Falcons guard Kynan Forney to discuss his playing career and his offseason workouts with current NFL offensive linemen.

Kynan reminisces about the highlights of his playing career, what it was like playing with Michael Vick, his mindset entering the NFL as a seventh-round draft pick, learning from Alex Gibbs, the difficulty of handling smaller defensive tackles like Aaron Donald, paying it forward when it comes to teaching linemen and expectations for Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom in 2020.

Kynan is on twitter: @KForney65.

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Ultimate Divisional Crossover: Preseason All-NFC South Team Jul 17, 2020

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Aaron presents the Ultimate Divisional Crossover breaking down the fan-voted preseason All-NFC South team alongside Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints), Bill Riccette (Locked On Panthers) and David Harrison (Locked On Bucs).

Aaron first discusses the new changes for Falcons season ticket-holders to potentially attend games this year.

Then he is joined by the other Locked On NFC South hosts to discuss the offensive, defensive and special teams players that were voted by the listeners of the various shows to the All-NFC South team, as well as those underrated, overrated and snubbed players.

Ross is on twitter: @RossJacksonNOLA.

Bill: @Bill_Riccette.

David: @DHarrison82.

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Ultimate Divisional Crossover: Carolina Panthers Jul 16, 2020

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Aaron presents an Ultimate Divisional Crossover on the Carolina Panthers offseason moves and 2020 outlook, joined by Bill Riccette (Locked On Panthers), David Harrison (Locked On Bucs) and Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints).

First, Aaron discusses the Falcons cap situation and whether or not they'll still pursue a pass-rusher now that the franchise tag deadline has passed.

Then they all discuss the Panthers roster and identity changes, moving on from Cam Newton and if they are an underrated team entering 2020.

Bill is on twitter: @Bill_Riccette.

David: @DHarrison82.

Ross: @RossJacksonNOLA.

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Ultimate Divisional Crossover: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jul 15, 2020

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Aaron presents the Ultimate Divisional Crossover on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offseason moves where he is joined by David Harrison (Locked On Bucs), Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) and Bill Riccette (Locked On Panthers).

First, Aaron discusses the Falcons All-Decade special teamers and whether Eric Weems or Devin Hester deserved the nod at return specialist.

Then he is joined by the various Locked On NFC South hosts to talk about the Buccaneers additions in free agency and the draft. They also discuss whether the truncated offseason hurts the Bucs 2020 outlook, if going "all in" on Tom Brady was the right call and their young secondary's ability to hold up this year.

David is on twitter: @DHarrison82.

Ross: @RossJacksonNOLA.

Bill: @Bill_Riccette.

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Ultimate Divisional Crossover: Atlanta Falcons Jul 14, 2020

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Aaron presents the Ultimate Divisional Crossover on the Atlanta Falcons offseason moves where he's joined by David Harrison (Locked On Bucs), Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) and Bill Riccette (Locked On Panthers).

First, Aaron discusses whether Vic Beasley deserved a spot on the Falcons All-Decade team.

Then the quartet diving into the Falcons 2020 offseason moves, lack of coaching changes and inconsistent play in 2019 and whether it means they still are the biggest challenger to the Saints in the division or whether the Bucs gained ground on them.

David is on twitter: @DHarrison82.

Ross: @RossJacksonNOLA.

Bill: @Bill_Riccette.

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