Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

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Derek, Dave and DJ dive into what is ahead for the 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp joint practices with the Miami Dolphins, discuss why it’s important to build roster depth, and look ahead to the first preseason game against Miami.

00:00 - Intro
1:11 - AT&T Training Camp so far
9:56 - Injuries & building depth
16:33 - Joint practices with Miami
22:28 - Joint practice stories

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Falcons linebacker Mykal Walker joins Scott and Tori to break down his solid start to camp, why he fits Ryan Nielsen's defense so well and what he enjoys about playing inside and outside linebacker. The fourth-year veteran also talks about how he gets through camp and next week's joint sessions with Miami. Plus, Scott and Tori break down the Falcons' first camp week in pads and which players stood out when the physicality ramped up.

00:00 - Intro 

00:20 - AT&T Training Camp so far

02:11 - Growth & evolving play

07:41 - Life at AT&T Training Camp

09:55 - Where players fit

11:50 - Pads are on at AT&T Training Camp

12:56 - Who & what is standing out?

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Falcons cornerback Dee Alford joins Scott and Tori on the first of several special training camp editions of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast to discuss the strides he has made in Year 2, why he takes nothing for granted and how he continues to improve. He also details camp life, his favorite snacks and players he learns from most. After that, Scott and Tori provide their first impressions of this camp and name early standouts this summer.

00:00-Intro
00:19 - High Praise and underdog mentality 
04:30 - Offseason work 
06:18 - Depth & quality of secondary
07:33 - Jerry Gray and Steve Jackon’s advice
09:38 - Training Camp life
21:10 - Week 1 Standouts
25:05 - Pads on

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Derek, Dave and DJ dive into what is ahead for the 2023 AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp, discuss Arthur Smith’s coaching evolution, debate our biggest offseason wins and reflect on fun memories from their own training camp experiences.

00:00 - Intro 

00:35 - Topics

01:20 - Training Camp in 3 words

04:13 - Position battles ahead 

09:39 - Coaching Evolution

16:26 - Biggest ‘wins’ in the offseason 

21:47 - Training Camp Stories 

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Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney zero in on the defense in this week's Final Whistle podcast. How obvious was the added help for Grady Jarrett across the defensive line throughout the OTA period? What could 2023 hold for Jeff Okudah? And how fierce is the competition between Dee Alford and Mike Hughes for the starting nickel job? The Falcons editorial staff discusses as the league gears up for training camp.

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Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney sit down to go over what they learned about the Falcons offense through the OTA period, as well as what questions they still have about the unit. What could 2023 hold for Desmond Ridder? What about Cordarrelle Patterson? What do the Falcons really mean when they talk about "position-less" football? These topics and more discussed in this week's episode.

00:00 - Intro

00:14 - Topics

01:10 - What we learned about the offense

03:51 - Positionless Football

07:25 - Confidence in Offensive Line production

11:05 - Questions at Quarterback

14:24 - Cordarrelle Patterson

18:58 - Wide Receiver units 

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Former Falcons defensive lineman John Abraham joins Scott and Tori to break down what he learned about the Falcons defense during the offseason program, including Calais Campbell, Grady Jarrett and more. He also details what he saw from Bijan Robinson and what he expects from the No. 8 overall NFL Draft pick during his rookie season.

00:00 - Intro

01:09 - Campbell is huge addition

04:00 - What Grady Jarrett means to Falcons 

07:28 - How Falcons can improve Defense 

10:00 - Rebounding from injuries

13:10 - Thoughts on Bijan Robinson

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New Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah joins Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair to discuss life as a five-star recruit playing Texas high school football, embracing his heritage and overcoming adversity both on and off the field.

00:00 - Intro

00:27 - ‘Walking by Faith’ after injury

02:13 - Gameday Fits 

5:13 - Taking nothing for granted

07:02 - Importance of High School Football

13:13 - Playing for Ohio State

14:41 - The Movie Critic 

15:54 - A Mother’s love & Family Support

19:50 - Embracing heritage & football in Nigeria

23:07 - Friendship with A.J. Terrell

24:55 - Building something special at Falcons

25:45 - Rapid Fire Questions

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New Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes joins Scott and Tori to discuss his career arc, entering the NFL as a first-round pick, dealing with injury and being poised and ready to capitalize on his Falcons opportunity. We also go back to some if his greatest plays, including one where he saved Central Florida's unbeaten season.

00:00 - Intro

00:26 - Joining Atlanta Falcons Secondary

 01:07 - Richie Grant friendship

02:17 - Going undefeated at UCF

06:42 - Journey to 1st round draft selection

11:59 - Battling through adversity  

14:05 - Importance of Mom

15:06 - Excitement for Atlanta Falcons

16:33 - Rapid Fire Questions

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