Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac give their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons signing former Cleveland Browns defensive end Cameron Thomas to a one-year $3.1 million-dollar deal, grade Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham’s free agency moves so far, and explain why they think Cunningham’s clearly building for the future based on the early free agency moves he and the Falcons have made.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks getting their seventh win in a row last night with their 124-112 win over the Dallas Mavericks at home, and talk about how the Hawks winning the games that they're supposed to consistently shows the team's and the players’ growth and positive trajectory.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.

HR1 - Falcons FA moves prove they’re using season to evaluate Michael Penix Jr.

In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal, react to some of the other signings the Falcons reportedly made yesterday, explain why they think the Falcons signing Tua to a veteran minimum deal was an easy decision for the Falcons to make, react to the news that In the weeks before Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. allegedly rammed his Lamborghini SUV into WNBA player Rickea Jackson's car in Doral, Florida at least seven 911 calls to police indicate heightened fears from his unidentified girlfriend that she was being stalked and harassed, and that she believed Pearce had tried to break into her residence, and that police on Jan. 13 told Pearce to stay away from the home of a woman described as his ex-girlfriend, according to police records obtained by ESPN. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reported free agent signings, including the Falcons reportedly signing former Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus back to the team, signing former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson to a 2-year $15 million-dollar deal worth up to $17 million dollars including $10 million dollars fully guaranteed, and signing former Falcons tight end Austin Hooper back to the team on a one-year, $3.25 million-dollar contract. The Morning Shift crew also explains why they think Olamide Zaccheaus and Jahan Dotson will complement Drake London well in the Falcons passing game, reacts to the NBA cancelling the Atlanta Hawks' Magic City game promotion, explain why they think NBA players and executives should be speaking out and protesting a lot more if they’re going to speak out on and protest against the Hawks’ Magic City Night, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali’s Mac Drop!

HR2 - Falcons weren’t going to sign high priced QB because they’re not a QB away

In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal, continue to react to some of the other signings the Falcons reportedly made yesterday, let listeners call in and give their thoughts on the Falcons’ reported free agent signings, explain why they think Tua was the best and cheapest backup quarterback option the Falcons could get, react to the Falcons reportedly signing former Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris, explain why they think the Falcons signing Harris likely means that the Falcons free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss isn't returning to the Falcons, play a shortened free agency themed two truths and a lie during the halftime portion of the show, and then close out hour two by reacting to all of the latest free agency signings that happened in or affect the NFC South as they do a NFC South free agency frenzy version of In The Huddle.

HR3 - If all goes right for Falcons, Tua Tagovailoa won’t get meaningful snap in Atlanta

In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal, continue to let listeners call in and give their thoughts on the Falcons’ reported free agent signings, explain why they think Tua will only be the Falcons starting quarterback next season if he's clearly better than Michael Penix Jr. or if Penix Jr. isn’t ready to start week one, react to Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz having to miss the entire 2026 season after tearing his ACL while covering first base against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, continue to react to the Falcons reported free agent signings, including the Falcons reportedly signing former Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus back to the team, former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson to a two-year $15 million-dollar deal worth up to $17 million dollars including $10 million dollars fully guaranteed, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal. Ali, Mike, and Beau also explain why they think Dotson and Zaccheaus are the exact type of wide receivers the Falcons need for their offense. The Morning Shift crew also spends some time with Miami Dolphins beat writer and reporter for ESPN Marcel Louis-Jacques. Mike, Beau, Ali, and Marcel discuss what the Atlanta Falcons are getting in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, if Marcel thinks the Dolphins struggles last season had more to do with Tua or former Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel, what type of leader Marcel thinks Tua is, and how Marcel feels about the Dolphins signing quarterback Malik Willis to be their next starting quarterback.Finally, Ali, Mike, and Beau close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Miami Dolphins beat writer and reporter for ESPN Marcel Louis-Jacques. Mike, Beau, Ali, and Marcel discuss what the Atlanta Falcons are getting in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, if Marcel thinks the Dolphins struggles last season had more to do with Tua or former Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel, what type of leader Marcel thinks Tua is, and how Marcel feels about the Dolphins signing quarterback Malik Willis to be their next starting quarterback.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reported free agent signings, including the Falcons reportedly signing former Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus back to the team, signing former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson to a 2-year $15 million-dollar deal worth up to $17 million dollars including $10 million dollars fully guaranteed, and signing former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Dotson and Zaccheaus are the exact type of wide receivers the Falcons need for their offense.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal, continue to let listeners call in and give their thoughts on the Falcons’ reported free agent signings, and explain why they think Tua Tagovailoa will only be the Falcons starting quarterback next season if he's clearly better than Michael Penix Jr. or if Penix Jr. isn’t ready to start week one.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to all of the latest free agency signings that happened in or affect the NFC South as they do a NFC South free agency frenzy version of In The Huddle.