Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

New Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his difficult upbringing in Philadelphia and his mother's role in helping him realize his dream. He moved from Philly to Florida, where his football career took off put him on a path to the NFL, allowing him to give back to those who helped him along the way.   00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Who was TE Coach Arthur Smith? 06:03 - Jonnu Smith’s football start 09:42 - Growing up as the youngest 11:03 - “My mother was my rock” 15:14 - Smith’s amazing family 18:52 - From Philly to Ocala 23:10 - Our norm was not normal 28:54 - Competitive weightlifting & basketball 32:20 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott and Tori attend the 2023 NFL Combine and ask other national media members their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons. Listen in as Ben Solak, Chris Simms, Albert Breer, Robert Mays, and Charles Davis share their views on Free Agency, the NFL Draft and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds analyzed the Super Bowl combatants in relation to the Falcons and what they must do next. The Chiefs and Eagles built their championship rosters in different ways, and there’s plenty to for Atlanta to take from how those teams were successful. We identify three pillars of success, including dominance on both offensive and defensive lines and under center. We break down ways the Falcons can make strides in those areas, through upgrades or developing players already on the roster. We also discuss the possibility that the Falcons can surge into playoff contention in the NFC South if they make the right moves. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, Super Bowl impressions and what Falcons can learn from Chiefs, Eagles (00:03:10): Chiefs proved dominant O-Line is key, an area where Falcons are strong (00:05:28): The advantage of QB development/patience in relation to Jalen Hurts and Desmond Ridder (00:10:15): Why building a bully along defensive front is vital (00:13:11):

Brand new Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss how he got into coaching after a productive football career at USC, detailing a journey that has led him to Atlanta and his first opportunity to call plays at the professional level. Nielsen takes fans back to the beginning, when he was a three-sport star in Southern California, with an untold story about how he committed to USC, and how he eventually decided football was his passion. Nielsen gives credit to his mentors who help him along the way, as he worked his way up the coaching ranks and eventually ended up in Atlanta. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Benefits of being multi-sport athlete 01:43 - Being recruited by USC 04:40 - Football without passion is not worth playing 05:47 - Moment football became career goal 07:23 - Lessons from coaching start 08:45 - The value of relationships 10:12 - Cameron Jordan & Ed Orgeron friendships 13:18 - Ryan Nielsen’s coaching philosophy 15:13 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystu

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons recent hires - Ryan Nielsen & Jerry Grey, as well as discuss how they predict fans could see the Falcons defense evolve.  00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Topics 00:45 - Ryan Nielsen ins three words or less 03:00 - Nielsen’s leadership and defensive background 10:00 - What’s instore for Falcons’ Defense 11:30 - What Jerry Grey hire means for Falcons  19:48 - What needs to be addressed in the offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney kick off the offseason version of Falcons Final Whistle – Ashton Edmunds was in Las Vegas on assignment – with a discussion of the Ryan Nielsen and Jerry Gray hires and how they can impact this Falcons defense following Dean Pees retirement. They discuss what Nielsen brings to the table – his history with a 4-3 base isn’t a big deal – and how he can help the Falcons and what’s left to find out about what the new defensive coordinator has planned. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, initial reactions to Ryan Nielsen, Jerry Gray hires (00:03:50): What we’ve found out about Ryan Nielsen (00:07:15): Discussing Nielsen’s history in a 4-3 base formation (00:11:17): Does this hire change the Falcons’ needs? (00:15:24): Why Ryan Nielsen seems like an Arthur Smith guy; Jerry Gray’s fit (21:40): Could we expect Falcons to bring in players their staff has a history with?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss ending the season on a win and what is next for the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also reflect on Dean Pees’ retirement and legacy, as well as dive into Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot’s end of season press conference. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Topics 00:48- How about that UGA Dawgs win  04:10 - Falcons finish season with win and what that means for their future 13:10 - Dean Pees’ retirement & legacy  19:09 - End of season press conference & what’s next 31:35 - Super Bowl Predictions and Combine performancesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Beadles joins Scott and Tori for the Falcons in Focus season finale to break down his journey from intern to team president, with great stories from 28 years spent rising through the organization. Beadles also details life as the son of a coach and athletic director, what it took to get Mercedes-Benz Stadium built and why his new role is a dream job for someone who grew up a huge Falcons fan.   00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Greg Beadles named Atlanta Falcons President 02:08 - Starting Falcons journey as intern 08:06 - Starting The Atlanta Falcons website and team store 09:40 - Fun & odd jobs during games 14:36 - Father, basketball & preparing for sports career  16:32 - Combining Sports & Business  17:52 - Instrumental creating Falcons of today 22:46 - Building Mercedes-Benz Stadium  28:11 - Focusing on the Falcons & continuing journey 33:28 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton discuss what should be a fascinating offseason for the Falcons franchise, with the 2022 season officially in the rearview. We evaluate quarterback Desmond Ridder’s four NFL starts and why he deserves the right to compete for the starting gig. We also preview the offseason and identify pressing needs that must be filled in free agency and the NFL Draft, which players to re-sign and which players they should extend now that the Falcons have tons of salary-cap space and quality draft capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth discussion about his journey to the NFL, his quest to learn about his father, who died when he was six months old. He also details how buying his mother a house realized a dream, and how he established himself in the NFL after starting as an undrafted free agent with a small signing bonus. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Mike Ford brings the energy 01:13 - Military base visit fun 03:14 - Passion for trying new things 03:51 - What it took to make it to NFL 05:12 - Gaining football notoriety  07:25 - Walking to work - keeping hardworking mindset  10:00 - Legacy of Mike Ford Sr.  13:57- Tattoo meanings 15:45 - Achieving life goal of buying mom a house 16:20 - Surprising Mom with a house 22:15 - How football journey started 26:44 A ‘Father’ & a ‘Dad’ 27:58 - Youth Football Camp & Giving Back 30:07 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons win over the Arizona Cardinals and the keys to finishing out the season with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  00:00 - Intro 00:07 - Damar Hamlin  10:13 - Falcons vs Arizona - what happened? 20:57 - Look ahead at Falcons vs Buccaneers - final game of seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Ashton and Tori break down a New Year’s Day victory over the Arizona Cardinals, which ended with a game-winning field goal by Younghoe Koo. We dissect Desmond Ridder’s role in the victory, how Tyler Allgeier’s emergence is helping Cordarrelle Patterson and why the team’s young foundation is expanding with a stellar rookie class Timestamps (00:00:15): Intro, difference between victory and four-game losing streak (00:06:02): A deep dive into Desmond Ridder’s game-winning drive  (00:09:30): Desmond Ridder’s overall development (00:13:33): Desmond Ridder vs. other available quarterbacks (00:17:00): Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson working in tandem, how CP is used (00:23:44): Evaluating Falcons expanding young foundationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his whirlwind month of December, when he was named the Falcons’ Walter Payton Man of the Year and then received his first Pro Bowl honor a few weeks later. We dive into the time and effort he’s pouring into the Atlanta community and his primary motivations for it, plus what life was life growing up in a big football family full of offensive linemen.   00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Lindstrom named to first Pro Bowl 03:56 - Lindstrom’s community involvement & Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year 07:18 - Dazzle & Dine Community Event 08:56 - Importance of Best Buddies 13:15 -  2022 Atlanta Falcons Walter Payton Man of the Year 15:11 - Kaleb McGary friendship 20:57 - Family football history 25:28 - A true football mom 26:37 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Baltimore Ravens and break down Desmond Ridder’s and the Falcons’ performance and how they could beat the Arizona Cardinals. They also dive into why these two last games carry a lot of importance for the Atlanta Falcons. 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Topics 02:12 - Cold weather factor in Baltimore 03:45 - Falcons vs Ravens, what happened? 06:41 - What needs to be adjusted to get the win? 09:25 - Desmond Ridder's improvement  16:07 - Drake London’s performance   20:34 - Tyler Allgeier’s performance  25:02 - Defense players that are standing out 29:00 - Keys to beating Arizona Cardinals 33:20 - Why we still play footballSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton take a look at what the Falcons must do over their final two games, and how to evaluate players and their progress in those contests while compiling an offseason priority list. We talk extensively about Desmond Ridder and the quarterback position moving forward, about adding depth at the skill spots and finding intimidators throughout the defensive front. (00:00:15): Intro, what Ravens game said about offseason priorities (00:06:40): Evaluating Desmond Ridder’s performance, and offseason QB needs (00:14:05): Drake London and WR/TE evaluation (00:22:00): Evaluating Falcons defense, including Grady Jarrett’s stellar season (00:25:15): Discussing the need for additions on DL, edge rusherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons receiver Drake London joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth conversation about life growing up as a two-sport star, balancing football and basketball schedules well into his USC career. The No. 8 overall NFL Draft pick also details his upbringing in a close, supportive family,  his tight bond with his equally famous sister and that time Drake (the rapper) bet on Drake (the football player). 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - USC VS UCLA Rivalry  01:03 - Drake betting on Drake 02:59 - Being a two sport athlete 07:01 - Drake’s Dog 09:07 - Family Support 10:43 - Little brother antics  11:58 - Big Sister Influence  13:54 - Best Dressed 14:59 - Not your average 8th grader 16:37 - NFL Draft Night Experience  19:53 - The Famous WalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the New Orleans Saints and break down Desmond Ridder’s and the Falcons’ performance. They also dive into the keys to beating the Baltimore Ravens.  00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Topics 01:30 - Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints & Desmond Ridder’s first major performance  15:10 - Tyler Allgeier contributes in a big way  18:19 - Keys Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens matchup 27:02 - Story time: Cold weather gamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Tori and Ashton break down Desmond Ridder’s first regular-season start in great detail, putting it under the microscope and into the bigger picture, setting a baseline for how to evaluate his games moving forward. They also look at Tyler Allgeier’s season and the best game of his young career, plus Drake London’s showing, both the good and bad, in this Week 15 contest. Timecodes: (00:00:15): Takeaways from Saints loss, why Falcons performance is more important than NFC South race (00:08:09): Breaking down Desmond Ridder’s performance (00:23:30): On Tyler Allgeier’s big day, rookie development (00:28:38): Why passing inefficiency plagues Falcons (00:29:20): Evaluating Drake London’s day, the good and bad, and what he said afterward (00:34:00) On Dean Pees carted off pregame, and optimistic outlook after coming home with the teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth conversation about his unlikely journey from South Korea to the U.S. from playing youth soccer to the NFL. Koo discusses working through a language barrier to fit into a new culture and how athletics eased that transition. He also talked about the nature of clutch performance and inspiring those by sharing a story detailed in the latest episode of Falcons in Focus. 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Haircut of the franchise 02:15 - Inside High Pressure Moments 05:05 - Top Kicking Moments 07:15 - Learning from Coach Pat Sempier 10:15 - From Soccer to Football 11:43 - Moving to USA & finding friends through sports 15:52 - If you weren’t a kicker… 17:07 - Falcons Ping Pong Power rankings 18:39 - Motivation & challenge of NFL journey 24:29 - Inspiring others 26:02 - Specialists at practice 27:27 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss Desmond Ridder stepping in as quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and break down how the Falcons can find success on the road vs the New Orleans Saints.  00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Bye Week 01:43 - Topics 02:15 - Desmond Ridder 17:22 - Falcons loss to Steelers 18:13 - Keys to Atlanta Falcons victory vs New Orleans Saints 23:50 - NFC South & Playoff Contention See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.