In the opening hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze reports of Tua Tagovailoa's back injury during practice and the resulting uncertainty at quarterback before the game against the Steelers. They discuss whether Cooper Rush or Jack Strand provides the best chance to win while also addressing Braves updates and Spencer Strider trade rumors.(00:01:21) Breaking Tua News(00:04:28) Cooper Rush Evaluation(00:08:18) Falcons Quarterback Instability(00:12:21) Steelers Defense Analysis(00:17:02) Braves Win Recap(00:21:20) Jack Strand Potential(00:27:48) Tua Injury Concern(00:32:24) Penix Starting Debate(00:36:55) Dawgs Game Preview(00:37:35) Strider Trade Speculation

In the opening hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze reports of Tua Tagovailoa's back injury during practice and the resulting uncertainty at quarterback before the game against the Steelers. They discuss whether Cooper Rush or Jack Strand provides the best chance to win while also addressing Braves updates and Spencer Strider trade rumors. (00:01:21) Breaking Tua News (00:04:28) Cooper Rush Evaluation (00:08:18) Falcons Quarterback Instability (00:12:21) Steelers Defense Analysis (00:17:02) Braves Win Recap (00:21:20) Jack Strand Potential (00:27:48) Tua Injury Concern (00:32:24) Penix Starting Debate (00:36:55) Dawgs Game Preview (00:37:35) Strider Trade Speculation

Hr1 - Tua's Practice Injury Sparks more Falcons Quarterback Concerns

In the first hour of today's show, Carl and Mike react to news that Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Falcons in Week 1 while Michael Penix Jr. remains inactive due to health concerns. They discuss the fan base's frustration with the quarterback situation and later welcome Tony Gwynn Jr. to analyze the Braves' rotation and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s performance vs the Phillies. They also recap a chaotic night in Tallahassee where a stadium power outage overshadowed the Florida State game.
(00:01:50) Falcons Week 1 Starter
(00:05:30) Penix Jr. Injury Concerns
(00:09:15) Steelers Defense Matchup Analysis
(00:13:00) Professional Athlete Injury Mindset
(00:17:35) Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview
(00:21:15) MLB Pitching Staffs Comparison
(00:24:15) Cubs and MVP Storylines
(00:31:40) Falcons vs Steelers Preview
(00:36:00) Kirk Cousins Comparison Discussion
(00:41:30) Tallahassee Stadium Power Outage

In the first hour of today's show, Carl and Mike react to news that Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Falcons in Week 1 while Michael Penix Jr. remains inactive due to health concerns. They discuss the fan base's frustration with the quarterback situation and later welcome Tony Gwynn Jr. to analyze the Braves' rotation and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s performance vs the Phillies. They also recap a chaotic night in Tallahassee where a stadium power outage overshadowed the Florida State game. (00:01:50) Falcons Week 1 Starter (00:05:30) Penix Jr. Injury Concerns (00:09:15) Steelers Defense Matchup Analysis (00:13:00) Professional Athlete Injury Mindset (00:17:35) Tony Gwynn Jr. Interview (00:21:15) MLB Pitching Staffs Comparison (00:24:15) Cubs and MVP Storylines (00:31:40) Falcons vs Steelers Preview (00:36:00) Kirk Cousins Comparison Discussion (00:41:30) Tallahassee Stadium Power Outage

Hr1 - Falcons Start Tua Tagovailoa as Michael Penix Jr. Remains Inactive

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze Dabo Swinney’s defensive press conference following Clemson's opening loss and his refusal to adapt to the transfer portal. They also dive into the Falcons' quarterback hierarchy, debating Michael Penix Jr.'s readiness while taking calls from passionate fans about management's decisions(00:01:20) Falcons Giveaway and Dabo(00:05:58) SEC and Bulldogs Update(00:10:10) Falcons Quarterback Debate(00:13:40) Callers Discuss Penix(00:25:37) Management Assessment(00:36:14) Dabo's Presser Meltdown

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell analyze Dabo Swinney’s defensive press conference following Clemson's opening loss and his refusal to adapt to the transfer portal. They also dive into the Falcons' quarterback hierarchy, debating Michael Penix Jr.'s readiness while taking calls from passionate fans about management's decisions (00:01:20) Falcons Giveaway and Dabo (00:05:58) SEC and Bulldogs Update (00:10:10) Falcons Quarterback Debate (00:13:40) Callers Discuss Penix (00:25:37) Management Assessment (00:36:14) Dabo's Presser Meltdown

Hr2 - Dabo Swinney's Presser Meltdown and the Falcons' QB Purgatory

In the first hour of today's show, Mike and Chris celebrate a dominant Falcons road victory over the Green Bay Packers. They analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s breakout performance alongside explosive games from Bijan Robinson and Drake London while addressing the ongoing debate regarding the quarterback's health.(00:01:50) Victory Friday at Lambeau(00:05:45) Penix Injury Controversy Debate(00:10:05) Defensive Stand and Highlights(00:15:45) Callers Celebrate Falcons Win(00:20:05) Future of Falcons Quarterback(00:23:30) Braves Pitching Injury Update(00:29:45) Special Teams and Defense(00:34:20) National Media vs Penix(00:39:00) Penix Performance Under Center

In the first hour of today's show, Mike and Chris celebrate a dominant Falcons road victory over the Green Bay Packers. They analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s breakout performance alongside explosive games from Bijan Robinson and Drake London while addressing the ongoing debate regarding the quarterback's health. (00:01:50) Victory Friday at Lambeau (00:05:45) Penix Injury Controversy Debate (00:10:05) Defensive Stand and Highlights (00:15:45) Callers Celebrate Falcons Win (00:20:05) Future of Falcons Quarterback (00:23:30) Braves Pitching Injury Update (00:29:45) Special Teams and Defense (00:34:20) National Media vs Penix (00:39:00) Penix Performance Under Center

Hr1 - Michael Penix Jr. and Falcons Silence Lambeau in Victory Friday

9-22-26 Full Show

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk briefly and share thoughts on whether or not Michael Penix Jr. has to win the starting  QB job in order to not be considered a bust and agree the third-year QB has still not provided enough "proof" he can be the man for the Falcons.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk briefly and share thoughts on whether or not Michael Penix Jr. has to win the starting QB job in order to not be considered a bust and agree the third-year QB has still not provided enough "proof" he can be the man for the Falcons.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk briefly and share thoughts on whether or not Michael Penix Jr. has to win the starting&nbsp; QB job in order to not be considered a bust and agree the third-year QB has still not provided enough "proof" he can be the man for the Falcons.

'Still no proof Michael Penix Jr. can be the man' for Falcons

get into World Cup talk as they share thoughts on the USMNT having real hype around them as they head into the knockout round, despite losing to Turkiye last night.

'The Buzz is real' for USMNT' as they head into knockout round

Full Show June 25, 2026

HR1 Onsi Saleh giving Hawks' fans good reason to  have some patience

HR2 Kingston Flemings ready to be an immediate impact for Hawks

HR3 Georgia recruiting can take advatage of new age-based eligibity rule

HR4 Kyle Pitts has to be a priority in Falcons offense after new deal

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on the Braves and their recent struggles and agree their challenge is related to the fact they simply can not hit right now and their stars are not playing like stars

Braves need their 'stars to play like stars'

Kyle Pitts 'has to be a main part of Falcons offense now that you paid him'

Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on how impressed they were with Kingston Flemings after their conversation with him and share thoughts on why they believe Onsi Saleh is showing he may be the right person to build the team into a contender.

Hawks have found their architect in Onsi Saleh

Dukes & Bell, Atlanta's No. 1 sports talk radio show, brings you daily insight and analysis into sports local and beyond you can only get from the captivating combo of Carl Dukes and Mike Bell. Listen from 2-6p as they debate Atlanta's top sports stories, with an eye on what else is happening elsewhere, in a way that will keep you entertained and informed.

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Dukes &amp; Bell, Atlanta's No. 1 sports talk radio show, brings you daily insight and analysis into sports local and beyond you can only get from the captivating combo of Carl Dukes and Mike Bell. Listen from 2-6p as they debate Atlanta's top sports stories, with an eye on what else is happening elsewhere, in a way that will keep you entertained and informed.

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