The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

Latest Episodes:

The Julio Jones offseason Saga Jun 13, 2018

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Teams don't always honor contracts so why should the players? The Falcons are trying to separate business and football with four-time All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones. We take a look at the top wide receivers salaries in the NFL, the team upcoming USO trip.

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The Sarkisian improvement plan for the offense Jun 06, 2018

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Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is set to talk to the media for the first time this offseason and most can't wait to hear his plan to improve the unit. The offense had four big issues they stymied them in 2018: Dropped passes, fewer big plays, lack of scoring touchdowns in the red zone and the lack of power in short-yardage situations.

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A look at the defensive side of the football May 30, 2018

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Defensive line coach Bryant Young and defensive passing game coordinator Jerome Henderson stop by to discuss the defensive front and the back end of the defense. Young breaks down how he plans to teach rookie Deadrin Senat and Henderson discusses the depth in the secondary.

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A look at some key issues on the defense May 30, 2018

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Falcons defensive line coach Bryant Young and passing game coordinator Jerome Henderson stop by to discuss some issues along the defensive line and in the secondary.

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Here's how to make Julio Jones happy? May 23, 2018

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Falcons All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones has the 7th highest salary cap number at his position in the league. He has the 12th highest cash value/base salary at his position for the 2018 season. Falcons owner Arthur Blank, the shrewd businessman, said "work will be done" on Jones' contract.

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Legalized betting on the Falcons in Georgia around the corner? May 15, 2018

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The United States Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting outside of Nevada on Monday. A total of 32 states are expected to have legalized sports betting within five years, but will Georgia be one of those states?

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Ryan pledges to bring Super Bowl title to Atlanta May 09, 2018

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After signing his five-year $150 million contract extension, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan discusses his desire to bring a Super Bowl to Atlanta. He believes it would help re-shape the image of the city's sports fans. Also, we discuss five players to watch at the rookie minicamp, Philip Wheeler earning his degree from Georgia Tech, how the Saints will down a key player in the third game of the season, the key dates for OTAs, mandatory minicamp and the NFL Owner's Meeting.

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Falcons are tired of passing on third-and-1 May 02, 2018

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The Falcons haven't had a traditional battering-ram fullback since Ovie Mughelli was mowing down defenders for Michael "The Burner" Turner. Mughelli was 6-1, 250 pounds. The Falcons signed two undrafted rookie fullbacks who are 253 and 256 pounds. So, for all those folks tired of seeing finesse pass plays on third-and-1, go out and do your happy dance. A new day has arrived for the short yardage attack.

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The Falcons' draft plan to land a defensive tackle Apr 25, 2018

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The NFL Draft is here! We look at the Falcons' options in the first round and discuss how the team needs the quarterbacks to be over-drafted in order to push a good play to them. The Falcons hold the 26th overall pick and are hoping that the quarterbacks and other players get over-drafted. They would love it if Alabama defensive tackle Da'Ron Payne slides to them or gets close enough for them to trade up.

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Falcons' 2018 NFL draft board is set Apr 18, 2018

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With a week to go, the Falcons' draft board is set. The team needs include defensive tackle, offensive guard, wide receiver, linebacker and fullback. The draft is set for next Thursday through Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

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