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March 03, 2023 What national media has to say about the future of the Atlanta Falcons | Falcons Final Whistle
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.
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31 min
February 15, 2023 What can be learned from Eagles, Chiefs and their Super Bowl runs | Falcons Final Whistle
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): Arthur Blank on Desmond Ridder (00:16:12): How KC built a contender with QB on rookie deal, maintained it post-extension (00:18:30): How will Falcons attack offseason?
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25 min
February 08, 2023 Ryan Nielsen details journey from three-sport star to NFL coaching career | Falcons in Focus Podcast
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 Questions
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20 min
February 07, 2023 What the Ryan Nielsen & Jerry Grey hires mean for the Falcons | Falcons Audible Podcast
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 offseason
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28 min
February 01, 2023 Evaluating Ryan Nielsen, Jerry Gray hires | Falcons Final Whistle
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?
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28 min
January 12, 2023 What’s next for Atlanta Falcons, Dean Pees' retirement, and more | Falcons Audible
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 performances
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36 min
January 12, 2023 Greg Beadles details his 28-year journey from intern to team president | Falcons in Focus
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 Questions
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42 min
January 09, 2023 What comes next for Terry Fontenot, Arthur Smith after 2022 season | Falcons Final Whistle
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.
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31 min
January 05, 2023 Mike Ford on getting to know his late father, buying his mom a house and living out his NFL dream | Falcons in Focus
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 Questions
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35 min
January 04, 2023 How Falcons can finish season with a win over Buccaneers | Falcons Audible Podcast
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 season
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30 min