The Atlanta Hawks lost to the New York Knicks 113-89 at Madison Square Garden. The Hawks struggled from the three point line again, and they didn’t have a backup plan. Jon Chuckery talked about how the Hawks should’ve found another way to score the basketball. Secondly, the Atlanta Falcons did not activate Jalen Mayfield from IR, and he will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Terry Fontenot drafted Mayfield in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Jon Chuckery talked about how Fontenot can’t afford to miss on offensive linemen that early in the draft. Lastly, the Falcons' offensive line has had their issues overall, but they’ve been one of the better running football teams in the NFL. Chuckery makes a prediction about who the Falcons will bring back in 2023.

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The Atlanta Braves have gone another day without hearing anything about Dansby Swanson. More and more free agents are coming off the board and it is starting to feel like this could go bad for Atlanta. Still, GM Alex Anthopolous always has a plan as we see him strike a deal yesterday for a former All-Star reliever to supplant the loss of Kenley Jansen. Next, the Atlanta Hawks had an awful showing in New York last night. They were short-handed and banged up and it showed on both ends of the court. This is the part of the season we will look back on when we are in April fighting for seeding wishing we had won more games. Finally, the column about Andrew Luck on ESPN.com should tell us a lot about what we take for granted with the professional athletes that we say we love so much. Also, Mark Zinno handed out a Shovel of Wisdom.

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The Philadelphia Phillies signed Trea Turner to a 11-year, 300 million dollar deal. With Turner playing the shortstop position, this might mean a conclusion may be coming for Dansby Swanson and the Atlanta Braves. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how their NL East rival may have set the market for shortstops. Also, they discussed whether or not Dean Pees’ has progressed in 2022. Secondly, Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks are set to take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Young and Nate McMillan seem like they have gotten past their issues on the surface. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about what it would take for the Hawks to get past all the drama on the basketball court. Lastly, NBA on TNT is one of the best studio shows on cable television right now. Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Ernie Johnson have a chemistry that’s unmatched. Jarvis and Tenitra talked about how Smith turned O’Neal into a Christmas ornament. Also, they talked about a Cobb county man that was desperate for money in For The Culture.

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The Atlanta Falcons, despite being headed to another losing season, Arthur Smith looks to have his team on track. Tyler Allgeier and Ta’Quon Graham are some names that look like they will be some nice pieces going forward. Jon Chuckery talked about how the Falcons have made a lot of progress in this competitive year. Secondly, the Atlanta Hawks take on the New York Knicks tonight on the road. Trae Young and Nate McMillan have had their non-private issues. Jon Chuckery talked about how the Hawks have to figure it out tonight in Madison Square Garden. Lastly, Trea Turner just signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. With Turner being a shortstop, it looks like Dansby Swanson might be closer to being an Atlanta Braves. Chuckery talked about how he still believes Swanson will be able to sign with the Braves.

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The Atlanta Braves are sitting on the sideline so far at the winter meetings and watching and waiting. Watching other teams spend money and add free agents. Waiting for their shortstop Dansby Swanson to make a decision on where he is going to play next year. It's okay for the Braves to stand pat and not add a major piece. If they lose Swanson, it's easy to trust that general manager Alex Anthopolous has a plan in place. Next, the transfer portal exploded with players on its first day. Alabama had 19 players enter the portal, which was more than any other Power 5 school and it could signal that Alabama is in a state of major transition now that the Georgia Bulldogs are on top. Finally, the Atlanta Hawks will have to respond. Trae Young will have to respond. Sometimes the best way to settle a controversy is to let your play do the talking. That's what Trae and the Hawks need to do. Also, Mark Zinno handed out a Shovel of Wisdom.

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Arthur Smith has been adamant about Marcus Mariota being the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. Now, it seems that Smith is at least open to the idea of going to Desmond Ridder under center. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how the conversation is much different now that the head coach wants to make the best decision for his team in the short term and the long term. Also, they discussed Stetson Bennet’s journey from being a walk-on to being a Heisman Trophy finalist in New York City. Secondly, the Atlanta Hawks have found themselves in some drama when it comes to the relationship between Trae Young and Nate McMillan. On top of that, the Hawks lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on the shoulders of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how Young is going to have to find his fit as a leader for this team. And is starts with him playing better. Lastly, Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State University is one thing, but the long term effects are something HBCUs can’t deny. Jarvis and Tenitra continued that conversation in For The Culture.

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With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons’ playoff chances are looking slim to none. Arthur Smith has always talked about competing for a playoff spot. Jon Chuckery talked about how he doesn’t want to hear Smith even mention the word playoff. Secondly, Trae Young missed the Friday night matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Young was asked about why he missed the game, and his relationship with Nate McMillan. Jon Chuckery talked about how Young needs to understand that he’s the face of the franchise. Lastly, the Georgia Bulldogs are the number one seed in the college football playoff. Kirby Smart has the chance to do something that hasn’t been done in quite some time. Chuckery talked about how the Bulldogs are the best program in the country.

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The winds of change are blowing from Flowery Branch. For the first time this season, Arthur Smith seemed to indicate that there were discussions to be had about changing the starting quarterback. While nothing definitive was said, Smith's tone had changed on the matter for the first time all year. With the bye week, it's starting to feel like a real chance that Desmond Ridder will play soon. Next, Stetson Bennett is headed to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist. I was wrong on that one. Whether I believe he belongs there or not doesn't matter, he's there and said he shouldn't be. Lastly, Trae Young is starting to show you his true colors and they aren't the colors of leadership. His actions and words were a bad look for himself and the Atlanta Hawks. Also, Mark Zinno handed out a Shovel of Wisdom.

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The Atlanta Hawks are right in the middle of a controversy between Trae Young and Nate McMillan. Young did not play Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. There were reports that McMillan gave Young an ultimatum which explains why Young wasn’t at State Farm Arena on Friday night. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how it’s time for Young to make some changes because his head coach has already started. Also, they discussed if the College Football Playoff committee got the top four teams correct and they celebrated Fred McGriff being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Secondly, Arthur Smith and the Atlanta Falcons have reached a point in the season where there might be some changes made in some key spots. That involves Desmond Ridder being inserted into the starting lineup and Marcus Mariota being sent to the bench. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how the Falcons got to this point. Lastly, Deion Sanders has made the decision to leave Jackson State University and take his talents to Boulder, Colorado to be the head coach of the Buffaloes. Jarvis and Tenitra talked about Prime’s timing of the decision in For The Culture.

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The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday at Mercedes Benz stadium. Arthur Smith couldn’t find a way to get Cordarrelle Patterson the football until the second half of the football game. Jon Chuckery talked about how the Falcons have to get the ball to their best offensive football player. Secondly, Marcus Mariota struggled in Arthur Smith’s offense against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Desmond Ridder has not played a down in a regular season game. Jon Chuckery talked about how it’s time for Ridder to get the start. Lastly ,Fred McGriff was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Chuckery talked about how it was good for McGriff to get in, but there were several other guys who deserved to get in before he did.

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