The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

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A wrapup of the Falcons' 2021 NFL draft May 05, 2021

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The Atlanta Falcons made tight end Kyle Pitts the top tight end ever selected in the NFL draft when they picked him with the fourth overall pick. Pitts discusses how he's happy to play for coach Arthur Smith because of how he has utilized his tight ends in the past. Also, sixth round pick wide receiver Frank Darby could be the steal of the draft. While on Julio Jones' trade watch, we look at the 12 players from Georgia and 4 from Georgia Tech who will also get their shots to make NFL rosters.

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Who the Falcons will take throughout the 2021 draft Apr 28, 2021

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The Falcons have nine picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. We believe we have it down to them selecting a quarterback with the fourth overall pick in former Ohio State standout Justin Fields of Harrison High. But what will they do with the other eight picks in the draft? We give you our seven-round Falcons' mock draft. Also, ESPN's Mel Kiper drops by to sing the praises of Fields and explain why San Francisco is taking Mac Jones with the third overall pick in the draft.

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What's the best advice for a rookie General Manager? Apr 21, 2021

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Hall of Famer pro football executive Gil "The Godfather" Brandt and former Tampa Bay general manager Mark Dominik drop by to give new Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot a word of advice as he's headed into his first draft. The Falcons hold the fourth overall pick in the draft and may have the option to trade back and amass picks in the 2021 NFL draft, which is set for April 29 through May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio. Also, NFLPA president J.C. Tretter discusses why some of the Falcons are opting out of the "voluntary" offseason program.

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How to stack your Falcons' 2021 draft board Apr 14, 2021

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It's a long process, but Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot has had to oversee the stacking of the draft board. Fontenot said that he will take the best player of available and that will involve ranking the players at their respective positions. After the players are ranked, they must be given a value and grade for what round they should be taken in. Also, some players who are not scheme fits, have medical or character issues will not make the final draft board.

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Here's why Penei Sewell is the best pick for the Falcons Apr 07, 2021

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Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell is the OT1 in the upcoming NFL draft. He discusses his NFL prospects and acknowledged that he's met with the Atlanta Falcons. Also, Florida tight end Kyle Pitts gives us an update after his Pro Day.

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How the 49ers trade impacts the Falcons Mar 31, 2021

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The San Francisco 49ers traded up from No. 12 to No. 3 in the upcoming NFL draft and now sit right in front of the Falcons. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch are expected to take a quarterback off the board leaving the Falcons with three options which include taking the fourth quarterback in the draft, taking Oregon tackle Penei Sewell or trading out of the fourth spot for more draft picks. We also hear from new running back Mike Davis, outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo and cornerback Fabian Moreau and how they will fit in with their new team.

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A closer look at Matt Ryan's restructured contract Mar 24, 2021

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We take a closer look at Matt Ryan's restructured contract, which has turned into the team's ATM machine. On March 15, 2021 it was restructured for the fourth time and we look at the NFLPA documents with the actual -- not projected -- numbers and contract comment clauses. Also, we hear from Georgia coach Kirby Smart and former Georgia defensive end Azeez Ojulari, who's getting ready for the NFL draft.

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What does Ryan's restructured contract mean? Mar 17, 2021

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will have his contract restructured and that will help the team get under the salary cap in time for the start of the league's new business year. It also pushed his salary cap numbers for 2022 and 2023 over $40 million. It's a complex situation, but we break down the numbers and let you know what this all means. Also, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley and North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance stop by to discuss the upcoming NFL draft.

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A week left to make Salary cap moves Mar 10, 2021

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The clock is ticking on the Falcons to make their salary cap moves. They have a week to shave more than $16 million from their salary cap. They've already cut three players and need to renegotiate some other contracts to get under the cap, create room for the draft picks and maybe a few dollars to sign some "value" free agents. We also discuss the draft with NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and check-in on Damontae Kazee as he discusses his rehab from Achilles surgery and his future plans.

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Arthur Smith settling in as new Falcons' head coach Mar 03, 2021

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Falcons coach Arthur Smith stops by to discuss several matters as he's settling into the new head coaching position. We discussed the plans for free agency, the offense and how he enticed Dean Pees out of retirement. He also wanted to connect with the fan base and plans to earn their support.

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