Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves’ 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, explain why they think the Braves have two options when it comes to Austin, either play him or trade him.

Mike, Ali, and Beau play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it’s fair or foul to think that Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski already knows who the starting quarterback will be week one, and more!

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. saying that doctors told him that he's ahead of schedule is a promising sign.

Mike, Ali, and Beau recap and react to the Atlanta Braves’ 5-4 comeback win over the Washington Nationals last night, talk about Austin Riley getting the day off and not being in the lineup last night, and explain why they think if Riley doesn't play tonight it could mean that he may be on the trade block

Mike, Ali, and Beau let you hear Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield talk about his feelings after contract negotiations between himself and the Bucs didn’t end in a new deal before his self-imposed start of training camp deadline, explain why they think Mayfield’s comments on contract talks with the Bucs were true but unnecessary.

Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day two of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including Falcons running back Bijan Robinson still appearing to be a hold-in at Falcons Training Camp as he seeks a new contract, and explain why they think what Bijan means to the Falcons is why he deserves to be the highest paid running back in the NFL.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Thursday, July 30th, 2026.

HR1 - If anybody can afford to miss Falcons Training Camp practice it’s Bijan Robinson

In hour one Mike, Ali, and Beau react to all the news that came out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp, including the news that Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has not yet been fully medically cleared to participate in full team drills, explain why they think Penix Jr. looks like he could be fully cleared but the Falcons are playing it safe with him, talk about Atlanta Falcons star running back Bijan Robinson being at the Falcons first full team practice yesterday but not participating in team drills and appearing to be a hold-in at Falcons Training Camp as he seeks a new contract, explain why they think if there’s anybody that can afford to miss the first few days of training camp it’s Bijan, let you hear their post-practice interview from yesterday with Atlanta Falcons EDGE and Outside Linebacker Jalon Walker, talk about some of the major injuries that have happened around the rest of the NFL including two major injuries happening in the NFC South yesterday, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - Despite it just being Day 1 of camp Michael Penix & Tua missing those reps is big deal

In hour two Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to react to all the news that came out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp, and explain why they think day one of Falcons Training Camp went almost as bad as it could've gone. Then, Ali tests Mike's and Beau’s knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia for the halftime portion of the show! Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by spending some time with the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, and talking about all things Falcons!

HR3 - Michael Penix month away from being fully cleared likely means Tua is Week 1 starter

In hour three Mike and Beau continue to talk all things Atlanta Falcons with the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, including explaining why the Falcons can't afford to have quarterback Michael Penix Jr. doing full team drills until he's 100% healthy, talk about which of the headlines coming out of day one of Atlanta Falcons training camp are a big deal, a small deal, or no deal with voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham live from Flowery Branch, talk about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know’, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!