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Future Cap Consequences - 4/10/20 Apr 10, 2020

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Aaron takes a deeper look at the Atlanta Falcons' future salary cap predicament.

He discusses whether the team can afford to keep restructuring contracts of their top players like Jake Matthews and Matt Ryan, the possibility that players like Takk McKinley and Keanu Neal might not get second contracts upon hitting free agency, the shrinking "middle class" free agents, diminishing talent and whether the Falcons must undergo a "reload" similar to the New Orleans Saints of yesteryear.

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Grumpy Old Men with The Athletic's Jeff Schultz - 4/9/20 Apr 09, 2020

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Aaron is joined by The Athletic's Jeff Schultz to discuss the Atlanta Falcons offseason, salary cap situation and new uniforms!!

Jeff shares his thoughts on the team's offseason moves, revisits a split in their draft room back in 2015 over Dante Fowler and Vic Beasley, their questionable cap situation and practices, the team's new uniforms and whether the organization botched the rollout and is too focused on marketing versus winning.

Jeff is on twitter: @JeffSchultzATL.

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Falcons All-Decade Team - 4/8/20 Apr 08, 2020

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Aaron breaks down the Atlanta Falcons named to the NFL's All-Decade team before creating his own Falcons-only All-Decade squad.

He first discusses the current and former Falcons that made the NFL and Pro Football Focus's All-Decade teams before picking the best Falcons on offense, defense and special teams over the past 10 seasons.

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Most Talented Cornerback in the Draft With Eric Crocker - 4/7/20 Apr 07, 2020

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Aaron is joined by Fourth and Nine's Eric Crocker to discuss C.J. Henderson and other top cornerbacks in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Eric breaks down what he looks for when evaluating cornerbacks and what he likes about Henderson's game as well as areas that need more work. He then discusses Kristian Fulton and Damon Arnette as two other cornerbacks that he's particularly high on in this draft class.

Eric is on twitter: @eric_crocker.

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Mock Draft Monday 12.0 - 4/6/20 Apr 06, 2020

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Aaron breaks down mock drafts and trades from both The Draft Network and listeners.

He looks at the conference preferences the Atlanta Falcons have shown over recent years with their draft picks before analyzing listener-submitted mock drafts that include trades. In doing so, he discusses the possibility of double-dipping at cornerback, finding a running mate for Deion Jones at linebacker, trading up for Jeff Okudah, and whether or not the 2020 center class leaves a lot to be desired.

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Top Draft Needs - 4/3/20 Apr 03, 2020

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Aaron looks at the Atlanta Falcons projected 46-man roster to try and assess their top 2020 draft needs.

He looks at wide receiver, running back, tight end and center as their top needs on offense before looking at cornerback, safety, linebacker and defensive tackle on the opposite side of the ball. And given these holes, he tries his best to decipher the Falcons draft strategy to fill as many as possible.

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Where's the Pass Rush?! - 4/2/20 Apr 02, 2020

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Aaron reacts to the free-agent departures of Adrian Clayborn and Jack Crawford and whether the Atlanta Falcons pass rush is on track to improve in 2020.

He discusses the impact of losing a reliable pass-rusher like Clayborn, whether Crawford was miscast in 2019, both John Cominsky and Takk McKinley's potential to fill their voids and whether their draft strategy has to be "Javon Kinlaw or Bust?"

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Crossover Wednesday with Locked On Hawks - 4/1/20 Apr 01, 2020

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Aaron is joined by Locked On Hawks host Brad Rowland to discuss both major Atlanta teams: the Falcons and Hawks.

They discuss the Falcons running it back and their offseason moves so far. The emergence of Trae Young as a superstar and the future of the Hawks. They then discuss the upcoming NFL and NBA drafts and their importance for both teams.

Brad is on twitter: @BTRowland.

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Gaming the System?: Another Offseason Q&A - 3/31/20 Mar 31, 2020

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Aaron answers listener questions about the Atlanta Falcons offseason, compensatory picks, recent coaching hires and hypothetical trades.

Are the Falcons now starting to "game" the comp pick formula? Why did the Falcons hire Dirk Koetter over other candidates a year ago? Does Dan Quinn even care about the offense? Did they mess up letting Brian Poole go or will Kendall Sheffield pay off their faith in him this year? Is the "upside" of Laquon Treadwell legit? Should the Falcons try to fleece the Houston Texans again by trading for J.J. Watt? Aaron answers these questions and more on today's podcast.

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Mock Draft Monday 11.0 - 3/30/20 Mar 30, 2020

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Aaron breaks down a "marketing" mock draft from The Draft Network as well as six listener-submitted mock drafts for the Atlanta Falcons.

He discusses whether it would be a win for the Falcons marketing department if they take Georgia RB D'Andre Swift high in the draft. Then he breaks down six listener mocks detailing Falcons fits for each and whether character and injury red flags could cause certain players to fall in the draft this year more than usual.

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