The Morning Shift’s full show on Friday, August 22nd, 2025.

HR1 - Elijah Wilkinson getting valuable reps at right tackle tonight is worth injury risk

In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to ESPN NFL Senior reporter Jeremy Fowler reporting yesterday that Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss time on the apparent leg injury he suffered Wednesday at practice, per his source, who also added that the exact timetable was not immediately known. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think that Fowler reporting McGary will miss time this year is really not saying much. Then, The Morning Shift crew discusses if now starting right tackle for the Atlanta Falcons Elijah Wilkinson should play in the Falcons’ preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys tonight, and explain why they think he should play and get some reps at right tackle. Ali, Mike, and Beau also talk about what else they’ll be watching out for tonight in the Falcons’ final preseason game. The Morning Shift crew also previews the two week zero games that are happening tomorrow in college football including farmageddon between No. 17 Kansas State taking on No. 22 Iowa State at home. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the SEC officially announcing they’re moving to a nine game conference schedule next season, explain why they think the College Football Playoff selection committee using new enhanced metrics is a big part of why the SEC is finally going to play a nine game conference schedule, and then The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali’s Mac Drop!

HR2 - Elijah Wilkinson Falcons’ best option at RT right now; no trade or signing coming

In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to activate wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs off the Physically Unable to Perform list and have them on their 53-man roster to start the season, but only to begin their ramp-up processes for games, not to immediately play in them, and that both are unlikely to play until October. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why the Falcons' defense must take advantage of the Bucs’ offensive injuries in week one. The Morning Shift crew also explains why Elijah Wilkinson is the Falcons’ best option at right tackle right now with Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton both set to miss regular season games, and that no trade or signing is coming. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to react to the SEC officially announcing they’re moving to a nine game conference schedule next season, talk about how some SEC teams will get an unfair schedule each year by adding another conference game, and then play a round of Fair or Foul! Finally, to close out hour two The Morning Shift crew spends some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss if Dave thinks Elijah Wilkinson will play in the Falcons’ preseason finale tonight against the Dallas Cowboys, Chris Lindstrom making Elijah Wilkinson better by being next to him on the offensive line, guys that have surprised Dave in training camp this year that’ll be fighting for roster spots tonight in the Falcons’ preseason finale tonight against the Cowboys, how Dave sees the rest of the running back room playing out after Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, if Dave thinks Morgan Fox will make the Falcons’ 53-man roster, if Dave thinks the Falcons could keep six wide receivers on their 53-man roster this year, if David Sills V could be that sixth guy, which guys between Lamar Jackson, Clark Phillips III, and Cobee Bryant Dave thinks could clear waivers and make it back to the Falcons practice squad, and being confident that Iowa State will be Kansas state tomorrow in farmageddon.

HR3 - Falcons have tough decisions to make at CB & WR after tonight’s game

In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on if Elijah Wilkinson should play in the Falcons’ final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys tonight, and the SEC moving to a nine game conference schedule in the Wake Up Call! Then, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Austin Riley now being out for the rest of the season after getting sports hernia surgery, if Grant thinks Hurston Waldrep can have a longer career than Paul Skenes because of the way he pitches, if Grant thinks the Braves can and should bring back Raisel Iglesias next season, if Grant thinks there’s any chance that Manager Brian Snitker won’t retire at the end of this season, Jurickson Profar still showing off his power swing even after his 80-game PED suspension, and the Braves needing to keep Ozzie Albies and pick up his club option. Mike, Ali, and Beau also let you hear some funny audio of Matt Leinart reacting to what Alexa had to say about him after his son asked Alexa who he is, react to it, give you their final thoughts on the Falcons final preseason game tonight against the Dallas Cowboys, explain why they think that the Falcons' backup center spot is a position that still could be for the taking, and then close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give you their final thoughts on the Falcons final preseason game tonight against the Dallas Cowboys, and explain why they think that the Falcons' backup center spot is a position that still could be for the taking.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Beau, Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss Austin Riley now being out for the rest of the season after getting sports hernia surgery, if Grant thinks Hurston Waldrep can have a longer career than Paul Skenes because of the way he pitches, if Grant thinks the Braves can and should bring back Raisel Iglesias next season, if Grant thinks there’s any chance that Manager Brian Snitker won’t retire at the end of this season, Jurickson Profar still showing off his power swing even after his 80-game PED suspension, and the Braves needing to keep Ozzie Albies and pick up his club option.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on if Elijah Wilkinson should play in the Falcons final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys tonight, and the SEC moving to a nine game conference schedule in the Wake Up Call!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss if Dave thinks Elijah Wilkinson will play in the Falcons’ preseason finale tonight against the Dallas Cowboys, Chris Lindstrom making Elijah Wilkinson better by being next to him on the offensive line, guys that have surprised Dave in training camp this year that’ll be fighting for roster spots tonight in the Falcons’ preseason finale tonight against the Cowboys, how Dave sees the rest of the running back room playing out after Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, if Dave thinks Morgan Fox will make the Falcons’ 53-man roster, if Dave thinks the Falcons could keep six wide receivers on their 53-man roster this year, if David Sills V could be that sixth guy, which guys between Lamar Jackson, Clark Phillips III, and Cobee Bryant Dave thinks could clear waivers and make it back to the Falcons practice squad, and being confident that Iowa State will be Kansas state tomorrow in farmageddon.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the SEC officially announcing they’re moving to a nine game conference schedule next season, and talk about how some SEC teams will get an unfair schedule each year by adding another conference game.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to activate wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs off the Physically Unable to Perform list and have them on their 53-man roster to start the season, but only to begin their ramp-up processes for games, not to immediately play in them, and that both are unlikely to play until October. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why the Falcons' defense must take advantage of the Bucs’ offensive injuries in week one. The Morning Shift crew also explains why Elijah Wilkinson is the Falcons’ best option at right tackle right now with Kaleb McGary and Storm Norton both set to miss regular season games, and that no trade or signing is coming.