By most accounts, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot is fighting for his job this year with the team needing to finally fulfill its potential and make the playoffs for the embattled executive to survive. But has his track record been made out to be worse than it’s actually been. We break down what makes Fontenot different to his peers across the league, and look at his hits and misses in free agency and the draft in today’s episode of Joe Patrick on Football.

92.9 the Game Falcons Insider Joe Patrick breaks down what he sees as the most important games of the year, how the Falcons must navigate an ever-changing routine, and why the first six weeks of the season will tell us how the Falcons defense is evolving under Raheem Morris. Plus, will the Falcons make a big trade or free agent signing? And more in the media are jumping on board the Penix hype train. All that and more on today’s episode of Joe Patrick on Football.

Joe Patrick breaks down how unheralded linebacker Divine Deablo could carve out a significant role for himself in the Falcons' new-look "attack style defense." Plus, hear more about how the Falcons choose who to pair as locker neighbors inside the facility, and some thoughts on what could be a different looking ground game with Ryan Neuzil at center.

Atlanta Falcons mandatory minicamp opened this week, and quarterback Kirk Cousins spoke to local media for the first time since losing the starting job last season. Plus, more of what was said about Kyle Pitts, Michael Penix looking sharp, and more.

What's the deal with Kyle Pitts? Why is he suddenly at the center of trade rumors, and does it mean he's not valued by the Falcons? And how does Ryan Neuzil succeeding Drew Dalman at center affect the team's running game? Joe Patrick on Football discusses these topics and more in today's episode.

Atlanta Falcons Insider Joe Patrick will bring you everything you need to know about your Atlanta Falcons. From on-the-field action, to the locker room, to hearing what the coaches are saying, Joe is dialed in and ready to talk football.