The Morning Shift’s full show on Thursday, May 1st, 2025.

HR1 - Drake London will most likely get contract extension before his fifth year

In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons exercising wide receiver Drake London's fifth-year option, and talk about how a long term extension could be on the way. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Falcons' wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard talk about how everyone in the building is excited to work with Michael Penix Jr., and how he attracts that to him with his confidence. The Morning Shift crew reacts to what coach Hilliard had to say as well. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Falcons' Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson talk about how Kirk Cousins is working as the team's backup quarterback with no issues, and react to what Robinson had to say as well. The Morning Shift crew also react to the NFL fining the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 dollars and Falcons' Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 dollars for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the 2025 NFL Draft that ultimately led to 21-year old son of Jeff Ulbrich, Jax, prank calling Shedeur Sanders. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear the Falcons' defensive coordinator talk about his reaction when he found out his son was involved in the prank call and what the past few days have been like for him as a coach and a father. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to what Ulbrich had to say as well.

HR2 - Falcons giving rookies defined roles will help them make immediate impact

In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons' Inside Linebackers coach Barrett Ruud talk about how the team will be careful not to move Jalon Walker around too much because it'll disrupt his other responsibilities, and what he likes about Divine Deablo. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Coach Ruud had to say as well. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Falcons' Outside Linebackers Coach Jacquies Smith talk about how the team wants Jalon Walker to master the pass rush, and react to what Coach Smith had to say as well. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. The Morning Shift crew also continued to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing their series finale against the Colorado Rockies yesterday due to the bats going cold even though Chris Sale had a good start on the mound. Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike’d Up!

HR3 - Falcons got two versatile chess pieces in Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.

In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners react to the NFL fining the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 dollars and Falcons' Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 dollars for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the 2025 NFL Draft that ultimately led to 21-year old son of Jeff Ulbrich, Jax, prank calling Shedeur Sanders. Mike, Beau and Ali also let callers talk about what they are doing to be boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse of the year, and The Morning Shift Crew also lets callers talk about what their favorite card game is in the Wake Up Call! Next, Mike, Beau and Ali let you hear Falcons' Outside Linebackers Coach Jacquies Smith talk about how he's happy to have an infusion of edge talent, and the differences between Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how the Falcons may use Jalon Walker to rush, spy, and contain mobile quarterbacks. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift by spending some time with College Football and NFL Draft Analyst and Co-Host on Sports Radio WWL in Louisiana Mike Detillier! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Mike discuss the Saints drafting Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick, what Mike thinks the Saints liked about Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough’s game, why Mike thinks the Saints didn’t pick Jalon Walker, what Mike likes about Saints third round pick Jonas Sanker, and how Mike felt about the Falcons trading up for James Pearce Jr.

Mike, Beau, and Ali spend some time with College Football and NFL Draft Analyst and Co-Host on Sports Radio WWL in Louisiana Mike Detillier! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Mike discuss the Saints drafting Kelvin Banks Jr. with the ninth overall pick, what Mike thinks the Saints liked about Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough’s game, why Mike thinks the Saints didn’t pick Jalon Walker, what Mike likes about Saints third round pick Jonas Sanker, and how Mike felt about the Falcons trading up for James Pearce Jr.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Falcons' Outside Linebackers Coach Jacquies Smith talk about how he's happy to have infusion of edge talent, and the differences between Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Falcons may use Jalon Walker to rush, spy, and contain mobile quarterbacks.

In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners react to the NFL fining the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 dollars and Falcons' Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 dollars for failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the 2025 NFL Draft that ultimately led to 21-year old son of Jeff Ulbrich, Jax, prank calling Shedeur Sanders. Mike, Beau and Ali also let callers talk about what they are doing to be boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse of the year, and The Morning Shift Crew also lets callers talk about what their favorite card game is in the Wake Up Call!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing their series finale against the Colorado Rockies yesterday due to the bats going cold even though Chris Sale had a good start on the mound.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons' Inside Linebackers coach Barrett Ruud talk about how the team will be careful not to move Jalon Walker around too much because it'll disrupt his others responsibilities, and what he likes about Divine Deablo. Mike, Beau, and Ali react to what Coach Ruud had to say as well. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Falcons' Outside Linebackers Coach Jacquies Smith talk about how the team want Jalon Walker to master the pass rush, and react to what Coach Smith had to say as well.