The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

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How will Falcons adjust scouting without a combine Feb 24, 2021

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Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith discuss how the team will scout for the draft without a scouting combine this year. The Falcons plan to leave no stone unturned and consider the fourth position in the draft to be a "prime" spot. We also discuss free agency, finding players through scouting and the waiver wire.

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Why were the Falcons at Trevor Lawrence's Pro Day? Feb 17, 2021

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Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith attended former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence's Pro Day. Studying the quarterbacks coming out of for the draft is very important even if your are not set on taking one of them. We look back at how Mitchell Trubisky was selected over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in 2017. We look at how Jared Goff and Carson Wentz went first and second in 2016 and try to explain why drafting an NFL quarterback is a crapshoot.

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Falcons must face their Salary Cap issues Feb 10, 2021

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Before the start of the league's new business year on March 17, the Falcons must face their salary cap situation. Falcons owner Arthur Blank gives his view on how the situation will be addressed. He also discusses how the team is well-positioned to return to being competitive under new general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith. Also, Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson stops by to discuss the humble start of his football journey at Sandy Creek High School and Georgia Tech.

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Inside the Chiefs' high-powered Super Bowl offense Feb 03, 2021

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In a special Super Bowl LV edition, Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill take us inside their high-powered offense. Mahomes discusses how the Falcons confused him, Bieniemy discusses being passed over by the Falcons for the head coaching position and focusing on the Super Bowl while Tyreek Hill explains how the offense utilizes his speed.

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A closer look at Arthur Smith's coaching staff Jan 27, 2021

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Falcons coach Arthur Smith has nearly filled out his coaching staff. We take a look at all of the coaches hired and discuss some of the issues they will face while trying to turn the Falcons around quickly in 20201.

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The Falcons' Fontenot/Smith Era is underway Jan 20, 2021

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Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith were formally introduced to the Atlanta media on Tuesday. They both thanked their families and discussed plans for the team. Fontenot broke down when discussing Saints general manger Mickey Loomis and thanked him for giving a 22-year-old kid an opportunity in the NFL. Smith discussed being influenced by former Atlanta and Georgia Tech legend Pepper Rodgers and making trips to the FedEX Orange Bowl in his youth.

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Best fits for GM and HC for the Falcons? Jan 13, 2021

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The Falcons search for general manager is moving right along. They have reduced the field down to three candidates in Rick Smith, Brad Holmes and Terry Fontenot. It looks like the general manager will get a chance to help pick the new coach that shares his vision for helping the Falcons become Super Bowl contenders. Also, former Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub stops by to discuss retirement and his time with the Houston Texans under GM candidate Rick Smith.

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Blank on his vision of the future for the Falcons Jan 07, 2021

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank discusses how the franchise went from Super Bowl contender to last place in the NFC South in a matter of three seasons. The team has discussed this very issue internally and he cited misses in the draft and free agency as key reasons for their descent. He also discuss what he is looking for in the new head coach and general manager..

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A closer look at Arthur Smith's coaching staff Jan 06, 2021

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Falcons coach Arthur Smith has assembled the majority of his coaching staff. Most of them have ties to his time with the Tennessee Titans. It is a more senior staff with tons of NFL experience.

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Falcons wrap up 4-12 season, earn 4th overall draft pick Jan 04, 2021

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The Falcons finished the regular season with a 44-27 loss to the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and free safety Ricardo Allen drop by to help wrap up the season and discuss the their futures, the future of the team and the job interim coach Raheem Morris did in a tough 11-game situation.

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