HR1 - Spencer Strider deserves same patience Ronald Acuña Jr. got after 1st torn ACL

In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons signing quarterback Ben DiNucci., waiving quarterback Emory Jones with an injury designation, releasing wide receiver DJ Chark, and signing edge Ronnie Perkins. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think that the Falcons signing edge player Ronnie Perkins could mean that Falcons’ rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. won't play much or won’t play at all in the team’s final preseason game on Friday versus the Dallas Cowboys. The Morning Shift crew also recaps and reacts to the Atlanta Braves losing 13-9 to the Chicago White Sox last night in game one of their three game series, and reacts to Spencer Strider having another rough start last night. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think that even though Strider is a bad pitcher right now it’s still too early to say that he won't ever be the same pitcher again. The Morning Shift crew also talks about the latest college football headlines, including the news that Auburn will officially retire Cam Newton’s number two jersey this season on October 11th before the Georgia game. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Cam Newton is one of the greatest athletes of all-time. Finally, to close out hour one The Morning Shift crew dives into the life of Ali Mac in Ali’s Mac Drop!