Dukes & Bell

Abe and Mike propose a specific timeline for the Atlanta Falcons to transition to Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. They discuss how the early-season schedule and a mini-bye week provide an ideal window for rookie evaluation, while DJ Shockley offers perspective on the team's health. Additionally, they share bucket-list road trip destinations for the upcoming season and provide an update on the PGA Championship leaderboard.

02:44 - Abe's Falcons QB Theory

06:45 - Evaluating Tua's Offensive Fit

10:17 - Navigating A Brutal Schedule

17:32 - DJ Shockley Joins Segment

36:40 - Falcons Road Bucket List

43:31 - PGA Championship Leaderboard Update

Mike Bell and Abe Gordon broadcast live from Twin Peaks in Buckhead to discuss the recent Falcons schedule release and the team's international prospects. They evaluate Kirby Smart's championship mandate at Georgia and the impact of recent recruiting shifts. The conversation also covers the latest Braves news and the frustrations of navigating Atlanta traffic.

02:28 - Falcons Schedule Release Video

05:36 - NFL International Game Strategy

08:41 - Georgia Championship Expectations Debate

11:55 - Bulldogs Recruiting And Transfers

17:52 - College Football Tradition Shifts

21:04 - Toughest Falcons Schedule Stretches

24:55 - Georgia Defense X-Factors

31:19 - Waymo Autonomous Vehicle Issues

37:20 - John Smoltz Birthday Tribute

41:21 - Bell's Twitter Account Hack

Mike and Abe discuss how the Falcons' early schedule might create a natural window for Michael Penix Jr. to eventually step in for Kirk Cousins. They also catch up with Grant McAuley to analyze the Braves' rotation depth and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s recovery progress. The segment wraps up with a look at the PGA Championship leaderboard and a debate over the cost of aerial banner advertising.

01:20 - Abe Gordon Joins

02:48 - Falcons QB Successor Plan

07:40 - Falcons Schedule Skits

12:50 - Braves Rotation Analysis

17:40 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Return

25:30 - Traffic Report

30:40 - Falcons Marketing Debate

36:55 - PGA Championship Update

Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons schedule and Abe's thoughts in how the Falcons could make a QB change after Week 3 if they are not getting the desired play from the position.

Mike and Abe are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves

Mike and Abe get into some more Falcons as they share thoughts on Abe's belief the Falcons could make a change at quarterback to Michael Penix Jr. should Tua Tagovailoa get the starting job more so due to the fact Penix Jr. does not win the starting job because he is not healthy enough. As they discuss, they agree that should Tua start the season s QB1 and is playing well, Atlanta may not need to make the change even once Penix Jr. is healthy and ready to go.

Carl and Mike get into some more college football talk as they share thoughts on the direction the CFP expansion should go as Mike believes 24 teams would be too many and fans would likely be tuned out early on due to there likely being lopsided matchups in the first and possibly even in the second round.

Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on the team's schedule as well as other schedules and how the NFL continues to expand the footprint of the international games.

Carl and Mike are joined by DJ Shockley as they discuss the latest on the Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs

Carl and Mike get into some more Falcons talk as Abe explains why he believes the Falcons could use the mini bye following Week 4 to make a QB change assuming they have to give Tua the starting job due to Michael Penix Jr. not being ready to start the season.