Dukes & Bell

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike discuss Baker Mayfield's extensive injury list from the previous season and evaluate the current state of the Falcons' coaching and leadership. They dive into a controversial list of the top ten NFL quarterbacks, debating whether Matthew Stafford or Josh Allen should be ranked ahead of Patrick Mahomes. Additionally, Dede shares details from his son's prospect camp at Harvard and a run-in with WNBA rookie Cameron Brink.

02:12 - Baker Mayfield Injury Revelations

07:00 - Michael Penix Jr. Video

11:00 - NFL Wide Receiver Divas

14:40 - Soccer Match Party Update

19:15 - Ranking NFL Top Quarterbacks

24:20 - Falcons Future Franchise QB

30:15 - Dede’s Trip To Harvard

40:05 - NASCAR Rain Delay Debate

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze Brent Key's expectations for Georgia Tech as ACC Media Days approach. They question national coaching rankings placing Kirby Smart behind Curt Cignetti and look into the costs of the Michigan investigation. The discussion shifts to the NBA with LeBron James free agency rumors and Mike’s stories from his recent family vacation.

01:50 - Brent Key Media Days

05:41 - Smart Versus Cignetti Debate

09:36 - Michigan Investigation Expenses

13:01 - SEC Schedule Strength Analysis

18:46 - LeBron James Free Agency

23:54 - Summer League Streaming Debate

31:31 - Larry David At Tahoe

36:18 - Haaland And Vacation Stories

In the 4th hour of today's show, Carl and Mike discuss the brewing quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and the jokingly suggested Tua Tagovailoa as training camp approaches. They also analyze the Atlanta Braves' needs at the trade deadline, potential pitching targets like Sonny Gray, and the recent rule changes to the MLB Home Run Derby.

02:26 - Braves Rehab Updates

05:05 - Falcons Quarterback Debate

11:00 - Stefon Diggs Rumors

17:15 - Braves Trade Deadline

29:23 - Home Run Derby Rules

39:20 - British Fans in Atlanta

42:05 - Conor McGregor Retirement

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on the new Home Run Derby format which they agree they like due to the fact it streamlines the competition however they question whether or not the Derby is still as appealing today as it was over two decades ago due to the level of star power.

Carl and Mike get back to Braves talk as they discuss why the Braves have to figure out who they are in the second half  as they agree it will be a race in the second half as they are now just two games up over the Phillies in the N.L. East.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they have some fun with in regards to Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. competing for the starting QB position and react to their Falcons countdown sounder which predicts Tagovailoa winning the job.

Carl and Mike get into some NBA talk as they share thoughts on Jonathan Kuminga still being available in the free agency market, LeBron James being courted by teams who have several players making pitches to James to join them.

Carl and Mike get into some college football talk as they share thoughts on Georgia Tech, which they agree Brent Key knows what it takes to be a team competing to reach the CFP, however believe the biggest question surrounding the Yellow Jackets will be if their talent level will be up to par for a successful season. They then get into some Georgia Bulldogs talk as they react to Kirby Smart being ranked No. 2 behind Curt Cignetti in ESPN's top college football coaches for 2026, to which Carl believes Cignetti needs to "prove it" again before leaping ahead of Smart.

Carl and Mike get into some brief Georgia Bulldogs' talk as they share thoughts on whether the team will be good enough to get to the championship as they both agree that Georgia getting to the CFP should not be a question this season. They then get into ESPN's ranking of Top 10 quarterbacks and question whether or not Josh Allen deserves to be consideed No. 1, as they agree that Matthew Stafford, who is at No. 3, should have been No. 1.

Carl and Mike get into some NFL headlines as they react to Baker Mayfield saying he dealt with a lot of injuries last season which he believes contributed to the Bucs offense not being as good as some may have expected. They they get into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on the QB competition and agree that Michael Penix Jr. should win the starting role however believe there still needs to be clarification from the Falcons once camp begins about his status in regards to being a full participant.