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, react to the Falcons reportedly signing former Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris, and explain why they think the Falcons signing Harris likely means that Falcons free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss isn't returning to the Falcons.

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 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, and explain why they think Tua was the best and cheapest backup quarterback the Falcons could get.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react 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.

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, 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 former Falcons tight end Austin Hooper back to the team on a one-year, $3.25 million-dollar contract. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think Olamide Zaccheaus and Jahan Dotson will complement Drake London well in the Falcons passing game.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal, react to some of the other free agent signings the Falcons reportedly made yesterday, and explain why they think the Falcons signing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a veteran minimum deal was an easy decision for the team.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Monday, March 9th, 2026.

HR1 - Falcons must be more active in free agency this year due to lack of draft picks

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, talk about Mike cleaning and seasoning his Blackstone over the weekend, 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, continue to talk about the legal tampering period beginning today in the NFL, discuss what they think the first move from the Atlanta Falcons will be, 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.

HR2 - Kaden Elliss only free agent Falcons should consider overpaying to bring back

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 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, explain why they think Walker is only an upgrade over Elliss for the Falcons if Quay ends up costing less than Kaden does, 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, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

HR3 - Wide receiver is position Falcons must address in free agency & draft

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 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, talk about what free agents they hope the Falcons will at least talk to and possibly sign, continue to 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, explain why they think Maxx Crosby being on a good Ravens defense could elevate his game even more, talk about if they would want to see Geno Smith be the Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback next season, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks’ 125-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, talk about the Hawks extending their winning streak to six games, talk about how the Hawks have the opportunity to extend their win streak and possibly get up to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings or higher over their final 18 games of the regular season, talk about how the Hawks’ Magic City night game next Monday versus the Orlando Magic has now turned into a big game on and off the court, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks’ 125-116 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, talk about the Hawks extending their winning streak to six games, talk about how the Hawks have the opportunity to extend their win streak and possibly get up to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings or or higher over their final 18 games of the regular season, and talk about how the Hawks’ Magic City night game next Monday versus the Orlando Magic has now turned into a big game on and off the court.