The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons took a peek into the future as rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. made his NFL debut against the Dolphins. He was comfortable and led the offense on two scoring drives. Coach Raheem Morris was pleased with his play, but had an issue with one of his passes.

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Under new coach Raheem Morris, the Falcons tested out their new schemes against the Dolphins with quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. at the controls. The new 3-4 defense had its hands full with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank discusses the team selling out their season tickets for the first time in 20 years, the tampering violations and QB succession plan which led to the drafting of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Also, coach Raheem Morris and assistant general manager Kyle Smith stop by to discuss training camp.

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The Atlanta Falcons reported for training camp and now all of the league's teams are in camp. Chris Lindstrom discussed the energy surrounding the team as they move forward under the direction of new coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Also, we have a few local players who have also reported to their teams around the NFL.

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The Falcons are set to report for training camp on Wednesday, July 24 under new coach Raheem Morris. There are several issues facing the team which will be led by new quarterback Kirk Cousins. Key assistant coaches stop by to help us prepare for training camp.

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The Atlanta Falcons were found guilty of violating the NFL's Anti-Tampering rules in the recruitment of quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner. The Falcons will forfeit their fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft. The team was also fined $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot was fined $50,000.

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Falcons coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins discuss the foundation that is being laid by the team as they are set to wrap up their Organized Team Activities. Also, Bijan Robinson, A.J. Terrell, Kyle Pitts, Jake Matthews and Richie Grant stop by to provide analysis and updates on their respective units.

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With a new head coach and new offensive and defensive coordinators, the Falcons are focusing on installing the basic concepts on both sides of the ball during their organized team activities. Coach Raheem Morris is overseeing the action on both sides of the ball, while offensive coordinator Zac Robinson works with the offense and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake crafts together the defense.

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The Falcons have four primetime games after not having any last season and just one in 2021 and 2022. The signing of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has raised the profile of the team. The schedule presents a daunting start to the season with two first-time signal callers, but if the Falcons can survive, the back end of the schedule is much softer.

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The Falcons, with the eighth overall pick in the draft, selected former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. just a few months after spending up to $180 million on quarterback Kirk Cousins. The move befuddled most experts and sent the 2024 NFL Draft spinning out of control. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot explains the move and we hear from assistant general manager Kyle Smith, head coach Raheem Morris, Penix, Jessie Bates and Chris Lindstrom.

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