Dukes & Bell

Carl Dukes and Mark Zinno examine Shohei Ohtani's knee injury that will keep him out of the MLB All-Star game. They also delve into a comparison of how NFL teams manage off-field misconduct, reflecting on the Falcons' patience versus the Lions' swift action regarding player legal investigations.

01:02 - Spain Advances to Euro Semis

02:47 - Ohtani to Miss All-Star Game

06:11 - Comparing NFL Legal Discipline Styles

12:19 - Lessons From Duke Lacrosse Case

15:51 - High-Profile Media Interview Snub

Hawks CEO Steve Koonin joins Dukes & Bell to evaluate the team's performance in Summer League and the potential of emerging young prospects. He discusses the storytelling behind LeBron James' free agency and the impressive atmosphere in Atlanta during recent international soccer matches while providing a status update on the Centennial Yards development project.

01:43 - Steve Koonin Joins

02:10 - Summer League Prospects

05:35 - LeBron James Free Agency

11:28 - Atlanta World Cup Hosting

13:45 - Centennial Yards Project

Carl and Mark discuss the situation the Braves are currently in at the moment with Austin Riley struggling. The team has to continue to play him every day and they won't be able to move him based on his contract.

Dukes and Mark Zinno examine the Atlanta Falcons' history of quarterback instability and the organizational philosophy behind drafting Michael Penix Jr. They debate the timing of major contracts for pass catchers like Kyle Pitts and discuss how past personnel decisions, including the pursuit of Deshaun Watson, led to the current playoff drought.

01:02 - Soccer and Hosting Updates

02:14 - Falcons QB Decision History

05:56 - Penix Versus Kirk Cousins

08:53 - Questioning Kyle Pitts' Contract

10:50 - Past Falcons QB Mistakes

Carl Dukes and Mark Zinno debate whether Victor Wembanyama should sign for less than the max extension with the Spurs. They also break down the recovery timeline for Malik Nabers compared to Michael Penix Jr. and discuss the internal decision-making process behind the Falcons' draft pick.

02:07 - Wembanyama Extension Discussion

07:42 - NFL Kickers Debate

10:23 - Michael Penix Jr. Analysis

Dukes and Bell analyze the NFC South hierarchy and the Falcons' struggles to claim the division over rivals like the Saints and Panthers. They also provide a controversial ranking of the top five NFL quarterbacks, notably excluding Patrick Mahomes due to his recent statistical decline in favor of players like Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford.

01:00 - NFC South Power Rankings

03:48 - Falcons Offensive System Concerns

05:50 - Top Five Quarterback Debate

11:22 - World Cup Spain-Belgium Update

Bryant McFadden joins Dukes and Mark Zinno to break down the upcoming NFL season and evaluate the NFC South landscape. He explains why he is high on the Carolina Panthers' defense and Bryce Young's development under Dave Canales. They also discuss the legal situations surrounding Terryon Arnold and James Pearce Jr. while identifying the Cowboys and Chargers as teams to watch.

01:00 - World Cup Soccer Discussion

02:37 - Bryant McFadden Interview

11:33 - NFC South QB Analysis

In the opening hour of today's show, Carl and Mike discuss the potential of AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson as the next faces of the NBA after impressive Summer League showings. They also debate the contrast in roster management between the Falcons and Lions.

01:00 - NBA Summer League Stars

07:10 - Austin Riley's Struggles

10:38 - NFL Roster Discipline Debate

The full 7-9-26 Dukes and Bell

In the opening hour of today's show, Carl and Mark debate the decision to pull Jared Jones from a perfect game against the Braves and explore the impact of pitch counts on baseball history. They also evaluate Trae Young’s cryptic social media posts following his trade to the Wizards and discuss the leadership structure within the Falcons front office.

01:50 - Live At The Brewhouse

05:15 - Jared Jones Perfect Game

09:00 - Pitcher Injury Management Debate

13:25 - Michael Penix Jr Highlights

18:10 - Trae Young Wizards Trade

23:00 - Evaluating Trae Young Legacy

30:35 - Falcons Front Office Discussion

35:30 - Matt Ryan Front Office Role

40:45 - Organizational Patience And Coaching