Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike get into some more football talk and share thoughts on the Falcons GM Ian Cunningham saying they have not started any conversations regarding resigning Kaden Ellis and agree that while Ellis was a valuable player, the team could be better off allowing the linebacker to walk and turning towards the market to replace Ellis.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on if Ian Cunningham confirming the team will release Kirk Cousins and discuss if the team will prioritize addressing their backup quarterback situation via the draft or through free agency. They also share more thoughts on the team planning to tag Kyle Pitts and react to Kevin Stefanski stating that he is excited to work with the tight end.

Carl and Mike get into Braves talk as they discuss the team announcing they will be launching BravesVision in which they will produce more than 140 games as well as pre and post-game programming. As they discuss, they agree they believe fans are more than likely going to have to pay more to watch them this season and believe this may be making it hard for fans to connect with the club.

Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on hearing from Ian Cunningham and confirming the team's plans of placing the franchise tag on Kyle Pitts and releasing Kirk Cousins and agree the new general manager is not sugarcoating and saying all the things Falcons' fans want to hear.

The full 2-23-26 show from Dukes and Bell

2 O'clock Hour

:00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with their reactions to reports of the Falcons plan to franchise tag Kyle Pitts and discuss whether this is something fans will want the franchise to do and why they believe this is the right move for the Falcons as it afford them an opportunity to see if the tight end can be a right fit in Kevin Stefanski's system. agreeing it is a smart business move.

:20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Jock Landale as they discuss the Hawks and their push to reach the playoffs.

:40 – Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines as they react to Team USA defeating Canada in men's hockey to win their first gold medal since 1980 and agree the win was great for the next generation of hockey players to see. They also share thoughts on Atlanta United losing their season opener, to which Carl notes he believes the club was not able to handle the pressure Cincinnati applied throughout the match.

3 O’clock Hour

:00 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they share more thoughts reports to the Falcons will franchise tag Kyle Pitts and discuss why they believe the move would an affordable move which gives them an opportunity to have the tight end for another year to see if playing in Kevin Stefanski's system will allow the the tight to produce at a high level.

:20 – Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on Ian Cunningham and Kevin Stefanski being in Indy for the NFL combine and discuss the depth of talent at some positions and why they believe the they may look at quarterbacks in the draft, however that will not be a primary focus.

:40 – Carl and Mike discuss what's on DA-DA's mind as they cover Anthony Edwards addressing his "can't wait to home" comments to Jalen Johnson, and Darryn Peterson addressing the criticism he has faced for missing games and taking himself out of several.

4 O'clock Hour

:00 – Carl and Mike get into some brief Olympics talk as they share thoughts on the Tean USA win over Canada and discuss why the victory was such a good feeling moment for the country. they then get into some Georgia basketball talk as they agree the Bulldogs are trending in the right direction with the type of run Mike White needs from his team to make a push for the NCAA tournament.

:20 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they react to reports the team plans to franchise tag Kyle Pitts and discuss why they believe the team's decision is a good business and gives the Falcons a chance to see if Pitts can flourish in Kevin Stefanski's offense.

:40 - Carl and Mike get into Guy Talk as they discuss more of the Olympics, Mike being pizza shamed after he tweeted a picture of his homemade pizza and whether NBA coaches should wear suits on game day.

5 O'clock Hour

:00 – Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on the competition committee and the meetings they will host to address several rules, including how the players are lined up on kickoff and replay assist.

:20 – Carl and Mike are joined by D. Orlando Ledbetter as they discuss the latest on the Falcons and what they will be paying most attention to at the combine.

:40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with Mike sharing his EchoPark Speedway experience and final thoughts on Team USA winning the gold medal in men's hockey with a 2-1 win over Canada.

Carl and Mike close out the show with Mike sharing his EchoPark Speedway experience and final thoughts on Team USA winning the gold medal in men's hockey with a 2-1 win over Canada.