The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons' free agency is off to strong start Mar 15, 2023

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The Atlanta Falcons, who had the second-most money in free agency, have made several key moves that will improve the foundation of the football team in this rebuilding process. Former assistant general manager Scott Pioli checks in to discuss the contract extension of offensive guard, we review all of the signings, look at the new top base salaries list and discuss the Falcons headed to free agency. Also, Georgia coach Kirby Smart stops by to help us preview the Bulldogs' Pro Day.

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Falcons ready to make post-combine moves Mar 08, 2023

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The Atlanta Falcons are looking at the quarterbacks in the draft and CBS/NFL Network analyst Charles Davis stops by to help us break down the rookie class. C.J. Stroud, Will Levis and Anthony Richardson all interviewed with the Falcons. We also look at where the Falcons are heading into free agency and discuss the quarterback situations in New Orleans (Derek Carr) and Baltimore (Lamar Jackson).

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GM Terry Fontenot breaks down Combine 2023 Mar 01, 2023

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Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot discusses the importance of the NFL scouting combine, how the team will prepare for the offseason with a lot of salary cap space and the release of quarterback Marcus Mariota. He also updates us on the quarterback search and sets up what will be a busy offseason.

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A survey of the bowl season, preview of Super Bowl LVII Feb 08, 2023

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The important college all-star games -- the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Bowl -- were covered with the Falcons coaching in the East-West Shrine Bowl. Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV was the talk of the Senior Bowl after getting arrested in Dallas. New Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen shares his views on the team and we hear from Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, Nick Siranni and Jalen Hurts to help us preview Super Bowl LVII.

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Falcons' Fontenot lays out the offseason plan Feb 01, 2023

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Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot discusses how the franchise plans to proceed in the potentially pivotal offseason. The Falcons' front office, scouts and coaches have reviewed the 2022 season and will make a decision on which players they plan to keep and which they plan to move on from. Some players will leave via free agency. Also, Fontenot and special teams coordinator Marquice Williams discussed the benefits of coaching in the East-West Shrine Bowl. Georgia Tech linebacker Charlie Thomas, who's been invited to the combine, also stopped by.

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What the Falcons can learn from the Final Four teams Jan 25, 2023

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A look at what the Falcons can learn from the Final Four teams who are set to compete for the NFC and AFC championships on Sunday. USA Today columnist Jarrett Bell stops by to help us great ready for the games and provides his insights into what the Falcons can learn from the Bengals, Chiefs, 49ers and Eagles. We also here from Bengals coach Zac Taylor who discusses nickel back Michael Hilton, Ole Miss and Sandy Creek High and former Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst.

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Should the Falcons go after Lamar Jackson? Jan 18, 2023

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Special guest Clifton Brown of Ravens.com helps us breakdown the Lamar Jackson situation in Baltimore. The Falcons elected to move on from quarterback Matt Ryan last offseason after they lost the Deshaun Watson derby to Cleveland. If they went after Watson, it would make sense to give Baltimore a call on Jackson, the former MVP who's embroiled in a contract/injury situation with the team. Without Jackson, the Ravens lost to the Bengals in a hotly contested wildcard game. We also take a look at the defensive coordinator candidates and the divisional round playoff games.

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The Falcons' offseason roster shuffle Jan 13, 2023

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Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith discuss some of the key issues facing the team including quarterback Desmond Ridders, a replacement for defensive coordinator Dean Pees and whether team will wants to re-sign right tackle Kaleb McGary. The Falcons will first self-scout and self-assess what happened in 2022. Fontenot said the college and pro scout were already meeting and working the on draft and free agency. It's going to be a busy offseason for the Falcons.

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A look back at the Falcons' 2022 season Jan 11, 2023

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Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees elected to retire after the team finished 7-10 for the second consecutive season. We look back at the season which included 13 one-score games, six wins at home, the knee injury to tight end Kyle Pitts, and the departure of quarterback Marcus Mariota. Pees, linebacker Arnold Ebiketie, cornerback Casey Hayward, safety Erik Harris, linebacker Lorenzo Carter and kicker Younghoo Koo stop by to help us bow around the season.

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Falcons beat the Bucs 30-17 to finish 7-10 Jan 09, 2023

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The Falcons finished off their fifth-consecutive losing season with a 30-17 victory over the Bucs and their backups. Tom Brady and most of the defensive starters left the game before halftime. Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder tossed two touchdowns passes, while running back Tyler Allgeier rushed for 135 yards and wide receiver Drake London caught six passes for 120 yards. The defense was able to handle backup quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert and Kyle Trask.

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