The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons' Keith Smith discusses his post-career plans Jul 07, 2021

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In the final episode of "Keeping up with Keith," the Falcons fullback discusses the work of the team's social justice committee, why he obtained his real estate license and his plans after he's done playing football.

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Falcons fullback Keith Smith on his journey to the NFL Jun 30, 2021

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Falcons fullback Keith Smith discusses his journey from playing high school ball in California to starring at San Jose State as a linebacker. After going undrafted, he made the Dallas Cowboys as a fullback and by shining on the scout team. He credits his brother-in-law and former NFL cornerback Jason David with helping him make it in the NFL. Both are members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

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Keith Smith on making it through a tough 2020 season Jun 23, 2021

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Falcons fullback Keith Smith kept plugging along through catching COVID-19 virus, the death of a cousin and the birth of his second daughter. He discusses how tough last season was in the first of three episodes of "Keeping up With Keith."

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Calvin Ridley's view of the Falcons' offense Jun 16, 2021

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Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, the team's new No. 1 player at the position, discusses his offseason foot surgery, taking over as the top receiver and shared his views on the offense. He also discusses how rookie tight end Kyle Pitts is getting ready for the season and the tone that has been set by new head coach Arthur Smith.

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What Julio Jones had to say about the trade Jun 11, 2021

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones addressed the media for the first time since being traded by the Atlanta Falcons for a second and fourth round pick. Jones said that it was a mutual agreement to part ways and that the firing of Dan Quinn was not a factor in the decision. He is not longer a Falcons for life.

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A review of the Julio Jones trade to the Titans Jun 09, 2021

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The Falcons traded seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. We review the trade, the reasons that led up to the trade and discuss why the market value was in line with recent trades for top level wide receivers. Also, Falcons coach Arthur Smith discusses the wide receiver group that's left, the offensive linemen, the quarterbacks and that he will not worry about a player he's never coached.

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Falcons' OTAs are in full swing Jun 03, 2021

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Falcons coach Arthur Smith and linebacker Deion Jones stopped by to discuss the OTAs and how things are coming along. Smith, who will call his own plays, and quarterback Matt Ryan have to get on the same page with the terminology of the offense. Also, Jones discussed some of the issues facing the defense. We also looked at the teams that have enough salary cap room to take on Julio Jones' contract and the potential trading partners.

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Where did things go wrong with Julio Jones? May 26, 2021

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The Falcons are set to part ways with their dynamic wide receiver Julio Jones, the franchise's all-time leader. Falcons coach Arthur Blank failed to shed any little on what went wrong between the star player in the franchise which led him to asking for a trade. The Falcons can create some salary cap room by trading Jones, but that makes little sense when they say they are trying to win. Also, we hear from Jake Matthews and we look at Bill Polian's review the Falcons roster.

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Kyle Pitts makes good first impression on Matt Ryan May 19, 2021

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Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts, despite not having his contract signed, is working out with the team along with quarterback Matt Ryan. The fourth overall pick from Florida has made a good first impression with Ryan because he's working hard, trying to learn and is very humble. Also, Ryan discusses his love for Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones and how he's been the consummate teammate over the past 10 years.

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A word from four Falcons assistant coaches May 12, 2021

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Falcons running backs coach Desmond Kitchings, quarterbacks coach Charles London, defensive line coach Gary Emanuel and passing game specialist T.J. Yates offer some insight to the their position groups and they get ready for the rookie minicamp, phase two and phase three of the mostly virtual offseason program.

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