Locked On Falcons - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Falcons

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How the Falcons Use the Combine - 2/28/20 Feb 28, 2020

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Aaron breaks down how the Atlanta Falcons use athletic testing from the Scouting Combine in their draft evaluation.

He discusses how they emphasize the 40-yard dash and broad jump versus the bench press and three-cone drill. He discusses past Falcons draft picks that were exceptions to their usual athletic trends and how testing could affect how the team evaluates the running back position this year. He then discusses the athletic testing of Washington tight end Hunter Bryant, how he could be pegged as a potential replacement for Austin Hooper and the futures of Luke Stocker and Jaeden Graham in 2020.

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Value of the Combine with Charles McDonald - 2/27/20 Feb 27, 2020

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Aaron is joined by The New York Daily News' Charles McDonald to discuss the importance of the Scouting Combine along with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants and New York Jets' offseason plans.

Charles shares his thoughts on the importance of the Combine due to teams, media and fans getting to know the draft prospects and confirming their athletic abilities. He also discusses his thoughts on the Falcons 2019 season and their decision to let De'Vondre Campbell and Austin Hooper walk in free agency.

He also shares his thoughts on Giants GM Dave Gettleman's managerial style and how the Giants and Jets draft plans could trickle down to affect what the Falcons do in the draft.

Charles is on twitter: @FourVerts

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Hooper Hits the Market & Takk's 5th Year Option - 2/26/20 Feb 26, 2020

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Aaron reacts to the news that the Atlanta Falcons will let Austin Hooper, De'Vondre Campbell and Wes Schweitzer test the free-agent market, as well as the confusion surrounding Takk McKinley's fifth-year option.

He discusses whether the team can afford the likes of Hooper, Campbell and Schweitzer and whether or not questionable offseason moves from last year have forced their hand this year. He also discusses how big a void Hooper will leave and whether or not the team was wrong for not pulling the trigger on a midseason trade before diving into the conflicting statements from Thomas Dimitroff and Dan Quinn in regards to Takk McKinley's future in Atlanta beyond 2020.

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Schaub's Triumphant Return Plus Q&A - 2/25/20 Feb 25, 2020

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Aaron reacts to the Atlanta Falcons decision to retain backup QB Matt Schaub and answers listener questions.

He breaks down how Schaub's value to the team exceeded the potential cap savings netted from not picking up his team option and whether or not it signals that the Falcons are headed for a quieter offseason than expected.

He then answers listener questions about some of his preferred free-agent targets, potential options for safety depth and the need for the Falcons to put up or shut up in 2020 to buy back into this current coaching staff.

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Mock Draft Monday & Mailbag 6.0 - 2/24/20 Feb 24, 2020

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Aaron breaks down a recent mock draft from The Draft Network and answers listener questions.

He discusses whether LSU's K'Lavon Chaisson best complements the Atlanta Falcons potential stable of pass-rushers this season. He discusses the potential of the team taking a running back in the first round, the possibility of two NFC South rivals trading up for a quarterback and outlines his offseason strategy to create cap space and fill needs in free agency for the Falcons.

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The Legacy of Matt Bosher - 2/21/20 Feb 21, 2020

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Aaron discusses the legacy of Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher, now that he's likely played his last game with the team.

He discusses the reasoning behind the team's decision to retain Ryan Allen over Bosher, discusses historic differences between eras of punting, corrects some misconceptions surrounding Bosher, and discusses how he went from a "hater" to one of the bigger fans of Bosher.

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What a New CBA Could Mean for the Falcons - 2/20/20 Feb 20, 2020

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Aaron discusses the possible expansion of the playoffs and regular season as part of the new proposal for Collective Bargaining Agreement.

He discusses whether or not 14 playoff teams would dilute the postseason, the limited concessions the owners are making to get an expanded 17-game regular season and whether the players will accept, and how a new CBA could help the Falcons keep Austin Hooper.

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Kickers and Brees Coming Back - 2/19/20 Feb 19, 2020

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Aaron reacts to the re-signings of K Younghoe Koo and P Ryan Allen, as well as looks at the impact of Drew Brees return to New Orleans on the Atlanta Falcons.

He discusses the looming competitions at kicker and punter with Koo and Allen back in the fold. He also discusses whether or not the Saints are on the decline with Brees' return, why they've managed to have recent success despite a limited cap situation, and whether or not the Falcons could emulate that success in the future.

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Mock Draft Monday & Mailbag 5.0 - 2/17/20 Feb 17, 2020

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Aaron breaks down the latest mock drafts from The Draft Network and answers listener questions.

He compares and contrasts a pair of three-round mock drafts from TDN before diving into listener questions on topics such as adding a dynamic pass-catching threat at running back, "double-dipping" on edge-rushers at the top of the draft and/or free agency, and the possibility of putting the franchise tag on TE Austin Hooper only to trade him elsewhere.

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Ultimate Divisional Crossover: Valentine's Day Finale - 2/14/20 Feb 14, 2020

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Aaron is joined by the Locked On NFC South hosts: Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints), Bill Riccette (Locked On Panthers) and David Harrison (Locked On Bucs) to wrap up the Ultimate Divisional Crossover week with a Valentine's Day Special!

They look at how the NFC South teams match up and fare against their upcoming 2020 opponents in the NFC North and AFC West, discuss potential rule changes like expanding the regular season to 17 games and flexing Monday Night Football games, before showing some love to some of the top players around the NFC South by picking two players from each other's team to put on their own.

Ross is on twitter: @RossJacksonASC.

Bill is on twitter: @Bill_Riccette.

David is on twitter: @DH82_BUCS.

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