The Falcons have a new quarterback situation in Atlanta, and Buck Belue dives into what it means for the 2026 season. With the Falcons moving on from Kirk Cousins and signing Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year prove-it deal, a fascinating QB competition could be brewing with Michael Penix Jr. — especially with Penix rehabbing a knee injury. Buck breaks down: Why Atlanta moved on from Cousins What Tua brings to the Falcons offense The strengths and criticisms of Michael Penix Jr. How Kevin Stefanski’s system fits both quarterbacks Why competition might be the best thing for the Falcons Is this a win-win situation for Atlanta, or another chapter in the Falcons’ quarterback carousel? 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Buck’s Beat on 680 The Fan. Chapters 00:00 Falcons QB Situation Explained 00:38 Why Atlanta Moved On From Kirk Cousins 01:20 Tua Tagovailoa’s One-Year Deal 02:05 Why This Is a Real QB Competition 03:40 The Criticism of Tua’s Game 05:30 How Defenses Play Against Tua 06:05 Why Tua Fits Stefanski’s Scheme 07:40 Michael Penix Jr. Criticism 09:00 What Stefanski Likes About Penix 10:35 Scheme Issues With the Previous Staff 11:10 Penix’s Strengths as a QB 12:45 Why This Could Be a Win-Win for Atlanta 14:30 Falcons Fans Ready for a Turnaround

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• Reset the headlines 

• Braves Spring Training 

• PGA Changes 

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Georgia Bulldogs color analyst Chuck Dowdle joins Buck and Kelly to look at Georgia's road in the SEC Tournament and on to the NCAA Tournament.

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Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more!

• Buck’s Big Take – DeRosa stock rising 

• What’s Poppin’ 

• Fixing the Franchise 

• CF Nugget 

• Bulldogs analyst Chuck Dowdle 

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Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more!

• Falcons – Buck called it 

• Who should the Falcons draft 

• Braves – Pitching depth 

• Hawks on a streak 

• Mexico wants to face the US again 

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Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more!

• What’s Poppin’  

• Buck’s Big Take – DeRosa stock rising 

• Top 5 

• Rich Eisen from the NFL Network 

• Bama QB competition 

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The NFL Network's Rich Eisen joins Buck Belue and Kelly Crull to look at some of the Falcons' moves this offseason.

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Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more!

• Chop It Up 

• Fix the Franchise 

• Bulldog Beat 

• Sting ‘Em - Damon Stoudamire fired

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Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weeknight from 6-8pm on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more!

• Buck’s Big Take – Tua signing with Falcons 

• What’s Poppin’  

• Falcons 

• NFL Bounce 

• Say What?! - Magic City Monday Off

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Join Buck Belue and Kelly Crull as they get your Saturday started.  Coming to you live from Rhyne Park in Smyrna for the First Horizon Bank Gear Drive

• Pest Around the Sports World

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