Jon Chuckery

Jon Chuckery is joined by NFL Network analyst, Bucky Brooks to preview the Falcons season opener and more:

On the importance of the Falcons needing to beat Carolina

On the Saints being the favorite in the NFC South

On how well Ridder has to play for the Falcons to find success

On if the Falcons defense has improved enough to step up in the pass ruch

On the importance of Arthur Smith’s play calling

On pass rush still being a weak point for the Falcons

On the Falcons needing to dial up presser on Bryce Young

On thoughts of the rookie class of QBs

On if Jalen Hurts can duplicate last season

On the Eagles still being the favorite to win the NFC

On if Dak Prescott can finally lead Dallas to ‘the promise land’

On if Aaron Rodgers can put the Jets over the top

13:30 On Cleveland being having everything to be ‘that team’

Jon Chuckery is joined by Bill Bender of the Sporting News as they recap week one of the college football season:

On Georgia Tech failing to get the win in their opener

On Florida State looking like “old Florida State”

On unfair assessment that LSU is a bad team

On Clemson looking like a poorly coached team

On Duke having a shot at the ACC title

On the lack of offensive performance by Ohio St

On if Ryan Day will be out if Ohio St. loses to Wisconsin and Michigan

On not really knowing much about Georgia for a couple more weeks

On how important a win by Texas over Bama would be

On question marks for Florida and Billy Napier

On South Carolina not being who we thought we were

JC opens up the show sending well wishes to his good friend Hugh Douglas as he deals with the loss of his son on Monday. JC then pivots to the Braves, who are coming off a series win over the Dodgers and start a new series with the Cardinals, with the return of Michael Soroka.

During his conversation with Jon Chuckery, AJC/Georgia Tech beat writer, Chad Bishop, shares his thoughts on what he believes is the mindset of coach Brent Key heading into the season.

Jon Chuckery kicks off the hour being joined by Georgia State Panthers football play by play' Dave Cohen as the two preview the Panthers' seasdon

Jon Chuckery is joined by Georgia State football play by play's Dave Cohen as they preview the Panthers' season and discuss if they can get back to how they were before last season:

On Georgia State getting the season started

On State leaving a lot of wins on the table last season

On State having a tough conference schedule

On how State has to maneuver with the transfer portal

On how much better QB Granger can be throwing this season

On the importance of State stopping opponent’s pass game

On things getting back to how they were before last season

The Atlanta Falcons roster has been cut and JC shares his thoughts on various players who believes that have an opportunity to make the team’s practice squad.

Jon Chuckery is joined by USA Today/MLB, Bob Nightengale as they discuss how sports leagues need to handle fans running onto the field in the wake of Ronald Acuna Jr.'s incident in Colorado:

• On how much concern there needs to be for incidents like Acuna’s at Rockies
• On leagues making examples of people who run onto fields
• On Acuna having a fabulous season and winning the NL MVP
• On Spencer Strider winning the NL Cy Young if he lowers ERA
• On how much impact pitchers have when winning games
• On the season Matt Olson is having and if he is in MVP conversation
• On what the Angels placing several players on waivers means about direction
• On why Ohtani resigned with the Angels
• On Cody Belinger getting his career back on track

Jon Chuckery is joined by Chad Bishop, AJC/Georgia Teach beat writer, to preview Tech's season and how they will fare under head coach Brent Key:

On being ready to see football get started

On if the Georgia Tech offense will rise up under Brent Key

on how well the run game will be for Tech

On why facing Louisville early a good thing for Tech

On if Tech has the ability to put pressure on opposing QB’s

On the Tech secondary being the best position group for them

On the importance of Tech going to Ole Miss 2-0

On the mindset of Brent Key heading into the season

On what will define Tech’s season this year

On Tech finding their identity

JC opens up the show with a tease of the guest for the night, which includes Chad Bishop of the AJC to talk Georgia Tech football and Dave Cohen, voice of the Georgia State Panthers football team. JC then pivots to the Braves and states that as they did on Monday, they need to beat down the Rockies on Tuesday.