Dukes & Bell

Mike analyzes the Georgia Bulldogs' loaded tight end room and the potential impact of transfer Isaiah Canion on the offense. He also reviews the Braves' recent series, questioning Walt Weiss’s bullpen decisions and discussing the controversy involving Paul Byrd's interview with Mike Yastrzemski. The conversation wraps up with a look at Falcons OTAs and safety concerns on the Atlanta Beltline.

01:25 - Kirby’s Elite Tight End Room

04:40 - CFP Expansion and Conference Realignment

10:40 - Walt Weiss and Bryce Elder

15:10 - Paul Byrd’s Worker Bee Controversy

18:50 - Matt Olson’s Slump and Health

24:40 - Falcons OTAs and Quarterback Battle

28:30 - Dining Adventures at the Battery

37:15 - Beltline Safety and Media Coverage

Mike Bell and Abe analyze Michael Penix Jr. at Falcons OTAs and discuss the team's quarterback competition. They also talk with Grant McAuley about the Braves' recent success against the Red Sox and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s imminent return.

01:50 - Intro and Personal Stories

04:42 - Michael Penix Jr. OTAs

10:13 - Sidebars and Clarence Carter

17:40 - Grant McAuley Braves Recap

24:56 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Status

29:50 - Falcons QB Competition Debate

38:51 - NBA and NHL Discussion

43:57 - Mike’s Indy 500 Preview

Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons getting OTA's underway and why they have some excitement about what we may learn about the status of Michael Penix Jr. in regards to how close to his return as they agree that 'all we want is a real quarterback competition between Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves as they picked up another series win.

Mike and Abe get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on if the Falcons will have a legit quarterback compitition between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa as OTAs have begun as Abe notes why he believes once Kevin Stefanski speaks to the media tomorrow, we should have more insight as to how close the MP9 is to being ready for camp and why he believes the Falcons are closer to being the best team in the NFL than the worst team in the NFL.

Mike and Abe get into some Braves talk and share more thoughts on Walt Weiss' decision to leave Bryce Elder in late into Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox and agree Weiss is doing a great job having to manage the bullpen, which they agree is then, noting how he had to use three relievers on Friday.

Mike and Abe get into more brief Falcons talk as they continue their discussion on Michael Penix Jr and why they believe his biggest challenge os having to prove he can be the team's quarterback of the future. They then get into some Georgia Builldogs talk as they share thoughts on just how talented the tesam is and whether they will be able to finally reach the natiaonl championship.

Mike and Abe get into more Falcons talk as they take calls from listeners to dicuss whether Michael Penix Jr. should be faulted for there being a lack of faith in him as the team's quarterback of the future. They then get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss how great of a crowd the Atlanta Dream had in their home opener, Dyson Daniels seeming like he could know what the Hawks may be doing with their eighth overall pick and Anthony Edwards catching flack for dapping u[p Spurs players while there was still eight minutes to play.

Mike and Abe continue with their conversation on the Falcons and the quarterback situation as share thoughts on why they believe neither Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa have had previous seasons to make them beleieve either is deserving of being outright named the start.

Mike and Abe get into some NFL talk as they react to reports of Aaron Rogers signing with the Steelers on a one-year deal and already onsite for OTAs and discuss whether or not the veteran quarterback will prove to be worth the wait and agree that last season Rogers did not appear to be as mobile as he would need to be to help the Steelers win.