Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Having grown up just 25 minutes from the Falcons facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., quarterback Taylor Heinicke details his excitement to return home to play for his hometown team. Heinicke also shares stories from his Collins Hill High School days as well as his unconventional journey as a backup quarterback through the league.

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - From studying to playoffs 

04:47 - Making the most of every opportunity 

07:14 - Friendship with T.J. Yates

09:01 -  Collins Hill High School

10:33 - Growing up a Green Bay Packers fan

12:06 - Tradition of collecting Nike Jordan shoes 

14:30 - Finding a way to get it done & still having fun 

17:40 - Rapid Fire Question

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Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney identify themes, important sections of the 2023 schedule and how the Falcons can navigate it while competing to win a wide-open NFC South.

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Strength of Schedule
01:17 - Overview & Initial Reactions
04:00 - Weeks 1-4 | London Calling
09:56 - Weeks 5-10 | The Trap
12:20 - Weeks 12-18 | Crunch Time
14:08 - What it could all mean

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Derek, Dave and DJ dive into the Atlanta Falcons 2023 NFL Draft, discuss the new draftees in depth, as well as examine the current state of the NFC South.

00:00 - Intro

01:02 - Topics 

01:43 - Atlanta Falcons Draft in 3 words

03:09- Bijan Robinson at #8

11:21 - Matthew Bergeron at #38

15:40 - Zach Harrison at #75

20:51 - Clark Phillips III at #113

24:50 - DeMarcco Hellams at #224

26:14 - Jovaughn Gwyn at #225

28:29 - Grading the Falcons 2023 NFL Draft

31:51 - State of the NFC South

36:37 - 2023 Schedule Release

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Scott and Tori react to the Atlanta Falcons selection of Bijan Robinson with No. 8 overall 2023 NFL Draft pick.

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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to detail how he turned one of two scholarship offers into a role as Falcons starting quarterback. He detailed the hilarious way he got a scholarship offer to Cincinnati, who taught him to throw a perfect spiral -- the answer will surprise you --  his bond with Drake London and how having a young daughter has changed his life for the better.

00:00 - Intro

00:24 - Important phone call in an unlikely place

05:35 - University of Cincinnati 

09:38 - Importance of Coach Gino Guidugli

12:12 - Importance of family

13:35 - High school sweethearts 

15:55 - Breaking windows and playing football

17:37 - Importance of mom

19:24 - Learning football from grandmother

20:38 - What made Desmond who he is

25:45 - ‘Uncle’ Drake London

27:24 - Importance of growing with teammates

29:35 - Rapid Fire Questions

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NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche joins the program to discuss what the Falcons might do in this year’s NFL draft. He reviews what Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot accomplished in free agency and what those moves tell us about how they might use the No. 8 overall pick.
00:00 - Intro 00:30 - What Free Agency means for Draft 09:00 - No desperation at pick 8 12:15 - What happens at top of draft? 16:45 - How far would you move back? 18:45 - Thoughts on Quarterback 22:05 - Bijan Robinson, what if? 25:25 - An interesting Draft ahead

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nside linebacker Kaden Elliss joins the Falcons in Focus podcast to recall memories of growing up as the oldest of 11 siblings, as well as his father Luther Elliss' influence on him. Kaden was born mere months after Luther was drafted in 1995. Life as an NFL player is one Kaden knew well, even before he became a professional in his own right.

00:00 - Intro 

00:35 - Playing vs brother in NFL game

02:29 - Growing up with 11 siblings

06:35 - Growing up in an NFL household 

10:40 - From Quarterback to Linebacker

14:50 - The journey & constant strive for growth

18:28 - Rapid Fire Questions

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New Falcons defensive tackle joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss a unique journey from his native Nigeria to Canada, where he was first introduced to the game of football and forged a path to the NFL.

 00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Cam Jordan & Ryan Nielsen 

04:35 - Lagos, Nigeria to Atlanta, Georgia

07:08 - Unusual path to playing football

15:58 - Drafted to NFL while playing golf 

17:42 - Welcome to NFL moment & family’s reaction

19:47 - Rapid Fire Questions 

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Safety Jessie Bates III joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney in Ticketmaster Studios to take a look back on his journey to Atlanta. Bates talks his mother's influence on his creation of the JB3 Single Mother's Initiative, the goal of signing his second contract and connecting with fellow Falcons defensive backs A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward. Bates also makes a pledge to single mothers and organizations in Atlanta.

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Attending first NFL game
03:00 - Mother’s love, sacrifice & support
09:56 - JB3 Single Mother's Initiative
12:15 - How it feels to live your dream
15:06 -Passion for finance & investing
17:05 - Familiar Faces & ‘DB Getaway’
19:45 -Rod Woodson connection
21:41 - Rapid Fire Questions

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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 Questions

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