The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

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Dimitroff, Quinn stop by to discuss the 2020 NFL draft Apr 22, 2020

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Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn stop by to discuss assessing the character of players over video conference calls. Also, we look at five players on the team's draft radar and discuss players from Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech and the top HBCU prospects in the 2020 NFL draft.

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Quinn has more than football on his mind Apr 15, 2020

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Falcons coach Dan Quinn thanks the doctors, nurses, first responders and front-line workers during the Coronavirus pandemic before discusses the football team and plans for the upcoming virtual draft.

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Dimitroff looking for guitar lessons Apr 08, 2020

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With all of the virtual handshakes done, Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff discussed the team's offseason moves and how running back Todd Gurley, tight end Hayden Hurst and defensive end Dante Fowler will help . We discuss what was learned by each of the moves and the teams needs heading in to the draft.

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Here’s how Hayden Hurst improves the Falcons' offense Apr 01, 2020

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Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst discusses his trade to the Falcons and his role in the offense. He believes he's a "perfect fit" for offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter's attack and believes that he can flourish. We also discuss, the expanded playoffs, upcoming updates from coach Dan Quinn, Justin McCray's second Pro Day and tight end Khari Lee.

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How Todd Gurley improves the Falcons' offense Mar 25, 2020

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The Falcons agreed to terms with running back Todd Gurley, who played at Georgia. He has a left knee injury that could be managed, but he can still lead a committee at running back that should help the Falcons' offense.

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Is Tom Brady really going to play for the Bucs? Mar 18, 2020

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Former New England quarterback Tom Brady, who guided the Patriots to nine Super Bowl trips and posted six victories, is set to join the Tampa Bay Bucs of the NFC South. We also discuss all of the Falcons' free agency moves and have visits from South Carolina defensive lineman D.J. Wonnum and Georgia running back Brian Herrien.

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Falcons have improvement plans for Oliver, McKinley Mar 11, 2020

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Falcons assistant coaches Raheem Morris, Jeff Ulbrich, Tosh Lupoi and Joe Whitt Jr spoked to the media on Tuesday. It became clear that they have improvement plans for right cornerback Isaiah Oliver and defensive end Takk McKinley. Coach Dan Quinn has been to visit McKinley, who's recovering from shoulder surgery. Phase One of the offseason program starts on April 19.

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It's a down year to draft a pass-rusher Mar 04, 2020

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The Falcons must improve their pass rush, but the draft class is not full of pass rushing talent. There's a big drop off after Ohio State's Chase Young The Falcons will have to get creative to address this need after spending a week at the scouting combine in Indianapolis.

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There's a market for Austin Hooper Feb 26, 2020

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Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff told us that tight end Austin Hooper, linebacker De'Vondre Campbell and offensive guard Wes Schweitzer would be allowed to reach unrestricted free agency status on March 18. The team's hands are tied because of the lack of salary cap space and by the ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations with the NFLPA, which is unhappy about playing a 17-game season. In the meantime, the Falcons, who are holding out hope they can eventually re-sign the players, are in a bind.

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Should Devonta Freeman restructure his contract to stay with the Falcons? Feb 19, 2020

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The Falcons will have some salary cap casualties this offseason because of the lack of salary cap space. If they don't cut players, the front office can ask them to restructure their contracts. Running back Devonta Freeman, who averaged a career-low 3.6 yards per game, is a candidate for a re-structure or possible cut. What should the Falcons do with the running back, who will turn 28 in March.

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