Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to talk about the legal tampering period beginning today in the NFL, continue to discuss what they think the first free agency move from the Atlanta Falcons will be, and talk about what free agents they hope the Falcons at least talk to and possibly sign.

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 hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may’ve missed, including Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hitting a historic walk-off home run for team Netherlands over the weekend in the World Baseball Classic.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to talk about the legal tampering period beginning today in the NFL, continue to discuss what they think the first move from the Atlanta Falcons will be, talk about the possibility of the Falcons replacing free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss with free agent linebacker Quay Walker, and explain why they think Walker is only an upgrade over Elliss for the Falcons if Quay ends up costing less than Kaden does.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Baltimore Ravens acquiring five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders for first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, and explain why they think Maxx Crosby's trade to the Ravens has raised free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson's value.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to talk about the legal tampering period beginning today in the NFL, and discuss what they think the first move from the Atlanta Falcons will be.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the legal tampering period beginning today in the NFL and for the first time clubs being allowed to conduct a single, one hour maximum, video or phone call with up to five free agents rather than communicating strictly through their agents as they’ve had to do in past years. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think these new NFL legal tampering rules will make free agency more efficient for players and teams.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Friday, March 6th, 2026.

HR1 - Falcons should have two different Georgia players they’re targeting with 48th pick

In hour one Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have named Kevin Winston as their Vice President of player affairs, explain why they think guys like Kevin are essential to have to be a winning franchise, and react to ESPN, Disney, Pixar and the National Hockey League teaming up to bring fans Inside Out Classic, a real-time, animated NHL telecast featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau react to NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic Dane Brugler’s latest two round NFL mock draft where he has the Atlanta Falcons drafting Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Christen Miller with the 48th pick, explain why they think Miller would be perfect for what the Falcons need at the interior of their defensive line, but also talk about how they’re not sure if the Bulldogs’ defensive tackle will be there for the Falcons to draft with their 48th overall pick. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider making his second spring training start yesterday, talk about his velocity being up, explain why they think Braves fans don’t need to overreact to Strider’s spring training velocity, explain why they think Strider is changing the way he pitches on purpose to become a more efficient starting pitcher, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike’d Up!

HR2 - Falcons would be nice fit for Cam Jordan & Matt Ryan could help Atlanta get him

In hour two Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the Atlanta Falcons electing to to not tender the contract of restricted free agent defensive lineman Sam Roberts allowing him to test the open market as an unrestricted free agent, continue to react to NFL Draft analyst for The Athletic Dane Brugler’s latest two round NFL mock draft where he has the Atlanta Falcons drafting Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Christen Miller with the 48th pick, talk about what the plan for the Falcons could possibly be if Miller isn’t there at 48, explain why they think this year’s NFL free agency will show if the Falcons new regime thinks the team is ready to win now or not, play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if they think Jurickson Profar will ever play in another Major League Baseball game again, congratulate long time Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the Atlanta Journal Constitution D. Orlando Ledbetter on his retirement announcement, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.