Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike open the show with Falcons talk as they share thoughts on why they believe Tua Tagovailoa may have "the edge" in the quarterback competition, which they agree the starting job may be Tagovailoa's to lose and his accuracy has been a leading factor in giving him a head start.

The full 5-27-26 Dukes and Bell

Dukes and Bell react to the news of the Atlanta Hawks extending and promoting Onsi Saleh to President of Basketball Operations. Additionally, they examine the ongoing debates at the SEC spring meetings concerning conference scheduling and potential playoff expansion.

02:13 - Hawks Extend Onsi

17:15 - NBA and SEC News

21:43 - Hawks Roster Building Strategy

24:44 - SEC Schedule Change Discussion

30:56 - Braves Beat Red Sox

34:43 - Penix Jr Rehab Update

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell dispute SB Nation's ranking of the Atlanta Falcons' defensive line as the league's worst, highlighting the team's high sack count from last season. They also break down the Protect College Sports Act, examine NFL offseason arrests like Josh Jacobs, and discuss Onsi Saleh’s promotion within the Atlanta Hawks front office.

02:04 - NFL Offseason Legal Issues

05:20 - Tua On Michael Penix Jr

09:44 - Lamar Praises New Ravens Staff

13:00 - NFL Contract Extension Speculation

17:50 - Defending Falcons Defensive Line

25:15 - Protect College Sports Act

31:30 - Onsi Saleh Hawks Promotion

36:35 - Georgia Football Schedule Expansion

43:30 - NBA Physicality and Star Wars

Carl and Mike react to Kirby Smart's bold comments regarding the SEC's potential independence and the conference's "nuclear option" for setting its own rules. Dukes & Bell also discuss Onsi Saleh's promotion with the Hawks, the details of the Protect College Sports Act, and Michael Penix Jr.'s progress at Falcons OTAs.

03:20 - Kirby Smart SEC Independence

09:21 - Protect College Sports Act

16:50 - Onsi's Hawks Promotion

20:05 - Michael Penix Jr. Debate

23:08 - Falcons Legal Status Update

30:00 - Georgia Bulldogs Football Schedule

36:30 - Adults Only Dining Sections

40:35 - Minor League Bat Dog

Dukes and Bell analyze Tua Tagovailoa's approach to learning a new system and his perspective on competing with Michael Penix Jr. They welcome Grant McAuley to discuss Michael Harris II’s development and the Braves' rotation strength. The conversation also explores Kirby Smart’s comments on college football rules and recent Hawks organizational updates.

01:50 - Tua vs Michael Penix Jr.

06:02 - Tua’s Team Player Mentality

10:20 - Falcons Injury Rehab Updates

15:05 - Grant McAuley on Braves

19:15 - Braves Pitching Slump Analysis

25:45 - SEC Meetings and Kirby Smart

32:30 - College Football Rule Changes

37:44 - Hawks and OG Anunoby

41:55 - Kendrick Perkins AAU Incident

Carl and Mike close out with more Falcons talk as they react to Jeff Ulbrich saying the Falcons safety tandom of Jessie Bates III and Xavier Watts is the best one he has been around, to which the guys agree with and believe it will be important for Bates to remain with the team as he has proven he is able to produce at a high level despite being older. They then get back to comments by Kirby Smart is which he addressed not being afraid to say the SEC may have to consider breaking away.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the lastest on the Braves

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they react to comments by Tua Tagovailoa as he addressed learning a new system under Kevin Stefanski and balancing support for Michael Penix Jr. and having the understandin he is also competing with the third-year QB for the opportunity to win the starting job.

Carl and Mike get into more Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on the Hawks promoting Onsi Saleh to president of basketball operations as well as giving him a long-term extension, agreeing this signals the team having faith in what Saleh can do for the franchise. They then get back to Falcons talk as they continue to react to hearing from coaches and players who spoke to the media today.