Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Michael Vick joins Will McFadden to talk about his first spring as head coach of the Norfolk State Spartans and the challenge of transitioning from player to coach. He then shares his thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. and what he sees ahead for the Atlanta Falcons. To end the show, he shares his favorite memory from his time playing for the Atlanta Falcons.

0:00 - Intro
0:25 - First spring as Head Coach
2:15 - Choosing Norfolk State
4:59 - Legacy as a coach
7:13 - Learning from former coaches
9:25 - Becoming a teacher
13:25 - Michael Penix Jr. & Atlanta's offense
14:30 - Talented Falcons defense
17:03 - Atlanta's rushing attack
18:25 - Favorite Falcons memory

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Terrin Waack joins Will McFadden to break down all of the biggest storylines from week 2 of OTAs in Atlanta, including updates on rookie development, Kyle Pitts and what 2025 could look like for him, and a surprise "moment" from one of the open practices. Then Tori McElhaney joins the pod to talk to Will about his upcoming story about Bijan Robinson and the next steps in his evolution as a running back.

0:00 - Intro
1:53 - OTA rookie development
9:02 - Kyle Pitts update & expectations
13:36 - Mid-practice kerfuffle
20:00 - Tori joins the pod
20:44 - Bijan: Becoming more explosive
23:45 - Taking the next step
27:20 - Aiming for "house calls"
30:00 - Improving as a receiver

Link to the Bijan Robinson story: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/bijan-robinson-explosive-season-runs

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Tori McElhaney is joined by Will McFadden and Terrin Waack to break down what happened in the Atlanta Falcons' first OTA practice. Will and Tori detail exciting position group battles to look out for as well as what to expect moving forward. Terrin then joins to talk about her latest stats deep dive and what it could mean for Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in their first year in the league.

0:00 - Introduction to OTAs
3:58 - Michael Penix Jr.'s performance
6:30 - Voluntary workouts roll call
10:35 - Position group battles
14:56 - Offensive standouts & recap
17:14 - Rookie pass rusher expectations
19:48 - First round "sackers" deep dive
23:15 - Setting expectations for Walker, Pearce
26:30 - First OTA practice for rookies
28:00 - Wrap up & Outro

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Tori McElhaney & Will McFadden are BACK and the schedule is HERE! They breakdown the full 2025 Atlanta Falcons schedule, including their favorite games, hardest and easiest stretches, most exciting grudge match and more!

0:00 - Intro
1:09 - "ATL Kart schedule release Video"
5:20 - Full 2025 schedule
10:00 - Week 5 Bye week
17:55 - Falcons vs Colts in Berlin
21:49 - 5 Primetime games
23:33 - Divisional games layout
25:39 - Easiest stretch
27:07 - Toughest stretch
28:23 - Make or break month
30:00 - Most exciting rematch
31:16 - Most exciting month
31:53 - Start or finish strong?
33:23 - Wishful week swaps
35:35 - Circle on the calendar
37:20 - Outro

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First round draft pick James Pearce Jr. joins Tori McElhaney to talk everything from his nicknames to his past to his favorite players to watch growing up, and everything in between.

0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Coming to Atlanta
3:07 - Looking up to Cam Newton
4:34 - "It" factor
5:55 - Family & football history
11:09 - The "juice" & the combine
13:57 - "Ten"
15:05 - Rapid fire questions

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Tori McElhaney welcomes on brand new Atlanta Falcon Jalon Walker, and learns about his past, his hobbies, and what makes him tick both on and off the field.

0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Favorite thing about Athens
1:42 - Connecting with the coaching staff
4:15 - Growing up a coach's kid
8:30 - "Explain yourself"
12:15 - Voicing SEC commercials
14:40 - Rapid fire questions

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Derek, Dave & D.J. react to the Atlanta Falcons 2025 NFL draft class, giving their immediate reactions to each move the team made and each player joining the Falcons roster. They break down each pick and look ahead to what it might mean for the Falcons in the 2025 season.

0:31 - Intro
1:15 - Atlanta's draft in 3 words
3:35 - Happiness level with draft class
6:00 - Reaction to first round moves
12:53 - Breaking down Jalon Walker
19:39 - Trading up for James Pearce Jr.
27:30 - Shoring up the secondary
35:00 - OT Jack Nelson
38:44 - Undrafted Free Agents
41:00 - Falcons draft grade
43:11 - Outro

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Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney put the final touches on an exciting 2025 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. They share their thoughts and analysis on each move the Falcons made, each draft pick joining the team, and what more Atlanta needs to do moving forward to put together the best possible roster by fall. To finish, they take a look around the NFC South and how the Saints, Panthers, and Bucs stack up against the new look Atlanta Falcons.

0:00 - Intro

0:30 - Day 3 Recap

2:45 - Full draft class review

18:50 - Favorite draft picks

26:24 - Remaining roster moves

30:10 - Looking around the NFC South

41:25 - Falcons ranked 1st in draft value

42:10 - Outro

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Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden recap the second day of the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 NFL Draft and the selection of Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts. They give their thoughts on what he brings to a new look Falcons defense as well as look ahead to what the Falcons might add on the final day of the draft.

0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Safety Xavier Watts
11:41 - Day 3 Preview
14:32 - Outro

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Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney join Derek Rackley to recap and react to a wild first round for the Atlanta Falcons. They break down the Jalon Walker pick at 15th overall and then the trade back into the first round to select James Pearce Jr. at 26th overall. Wrapping up, they look ahead to the rest of the draft and who the Atlanta Falcons might look to draft next.

0:00 - Intro

0:22 - First round instant reactions

3:47 - Jalon Walker

10:55 - James Pearce Jr.

20:00 - Defensive optimism level

26:20 - Lookahead to days 2 & 3

29:40 - Outro

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