Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney investigate potential free agency cornerbacks that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. Will and Tori also look ahead to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and what excites them.

00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Salary Cap News
04:30 - 5 Potential Cornerbacks
04:40 - Carlton Davis
09:57 - Kristian Fulton
12:58 - Mike Hughes
18:10 - Eric Stokes
22:10 - Avonte Maddox
26:38 - 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

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Terrin Waack and Will McFadden begin a series of position by position break downs in free agency, starting with the top edge rushers the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. Read the full article here: https://atlfal.co.nz/4k2F60s

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Top Free Agent Edge Rushers

2:09 - Khalil Mack

5:36 - Josh Sweat

8:40 - Chase Young

13:00 - Joshua Uche

16:41 - In-house candidates

19:07 - Best of the rest

22:31 - Outro

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Join Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack as they react to Jeff Ulbrich’s first press conference as the Atlanta Falcons’ Defensive Coordinator. The two discuss what this hire could mean for the 2025 Atlanta Falcons season.

00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Welcoming back Jeff Ulbrich
01:42 - Initial Reactions
04:30 - Multiplicity & Evolution
07:50 - Establishing Collaboration
09:15 - Lessons learned & change from NYJ
14:30 - Opportunity to change Atlanta Defense
16:00 - How things might have been
19:36 - Initial Thoughts on Ulbrich

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The Atlanta Falcons recently announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator, and the move was met with mixed reactions. Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney dig into why the fan base was divided and what Ulbrich brings to the table. Is Ulbrich’s track record enough, and which players stand to benefit from this hire? They close with some quick thoughts on the NFL Draft before Will heads off to the Senior Bowl.

00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Mixed Fan Reactions
02:30 - Understanding the coaching hire decision
08:08 - Defensive performances that impress
12:20 - What players can stand to benefit from Ulbrich?
23:20 - Thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft

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Derek, Dave, and D.J. react to the Atlanta Falcons new Defensive Coordinator and what having Jeff Ulbrich in the building will mean for the rest of the team. They also look ahead to the rest of the offseason, assessing what having Ulbrich could mean for the future and predicting what might be next for the Atlanta Falcons organization.

0:31 - Intro

1:03 - Falcons hire Jeff Ulbrich as Defensive Coordinator

1:52 - Initial reactions to Ulbrich hire

4:31 - How Ulbrich fits in Atlanta

13:03 - Ulbrich's past success

17:09 - What it means moving forward

19:48 - Next steps for Atlanta Falcons

26:45 - Key areas for improvement

36:23 - Finding a way to Rise Up

38:18 - Outro

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. joins team reporters Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney this week on Falcons in Focus. The group dive into the big year for A.J. Terrell, how Westlake was more than a school, and talk Clemson football.

00:00 - Intro
00:20 -Podcast inspired by A.J. Terrell
01:50 - Deep diving on names & family
07:25 - Girl Dad
10:30 - Big Year for A.J. Terrell
12:42 - Westlake, more than a jersey retirement
17:57 - Why Clemson?
21:00 - Contract Extension
24:06 - Crash out crew
28:00 - Rapid Fire Questions

This episode was recorded in November 2024.

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With the Falcons search for their next defensive coordinator fully underway, senior reporter Tori McElhaney sits down in the podcast studio to go over some of the top names on the coaching market. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of Tori and not the Atlanta Falcons organization or football personnel.

00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Steve Wilks
03:13 - Jeff Ulbrich
05:35 - Brandon Staley
08:50 - Sean Desai
10:41 - Robert Saleh
12:45 - Dennis Allen
14:04 - Lou Anarumo
15:15 - The No-Name Candidate

Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding coaches and/or potential future coaches in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff, and are not of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel or decision-makers unless noted in a direct quote.

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Derek, Dave and D.J. are back again, this time to talk about the Atlanta Falcons' coaching changes. They give their analysis of the situation and what makes a good defensive coordinator, as well as what the Falcons should be looking for moving forward. Wrapping up, they break down Falcons GM Terry Fontenot's comments in his postseason press conference.

0:31 - Intro

2:29 - Falcons coaching changes

11:43 - Keys to the coaching search

23:28 - GM Terry Fontenot's press conference

31:18 - What's next for Atlanta

35:33 - Outro

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It's time for the First Annual Final Whistles! The crew hands out their own post-season awards for the Atlanta Falcons 2024 football season, including Biggest What-If, Unsung Hero, and Highlight of the Year. In addition, they also break down what General Manager Terry Fontenot had to say in his postseason press conference and what it means for the Atlanta Falcons' offseason.

0:00 - Intro

0:21 - Tori named National Sports Media Association Georgia Sportswriter of the Year

4:30 - Biggest takeaway from Terry Fontenot’s press conference

13:02 - First Annual “Final Whistles”

13:22 - Most entertaining game of the season

17:15 - Favorite player to talk about

21:24 - Biggest what-if moment

25:55 - Expectation that never manifested

28:42 - Unsung hero of the team

31:56 - Standout stat of the year

34:54 - Newcomer of the year

37:33 - Highlight of the year

43:57 - Main thing to address this offseason

45:11 - I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed

47:22 - Outro

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Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates joins team reporters Tori McElhaney and Amna Subhan this week on Falcons in Focus. Yates discusses his path to football, the decisions that lead to going to UNC, and his return to Atlanta.

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