Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, and explain why they think Morris is the ultimate swing offensive lineman because he can play all over offensive line.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to talk about the Atlanta Braves’ series finale with the Chicago White Sox getting rained out last night, continue to preview the Braves’ three game series with the New York Mets in New York that starts tonight, and explain why they think the Braves must kick the Mets while they’re down with tougher opponents and series coming up for the Braves.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan play a round of Fair or Foul for the halftime portion of the show, discuss if it’s fair or foul to think that the Atlanta Falcons starting Right Tackle is currently on their roster, and more!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, explain why they think Morris’ athleticism and versatility make him a good replacement for Storm, and explain why they think Morris’ athleticism and versatility will be the reason why he’ll likely be the Falcons new swing tackle this season.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the news that Texas attorney general Ken Paxton sent a letter to Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark and board of directors chairman Douglas Girod yesterday, notifying the league that it would be exposed to "substantial liability" if it takes action against Texas Tech for playing quarterback Brendan Sorsby, explain why they think Paxton is only supporting Sorsby to get votes in Texas , and then close out hour one by diving into an Ali Mac dude movie trivia version of Mike’d Up!

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the news that the Atlanta Falcons have sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, react to the news that the Falcons have also placed offensive tackle Storm Norton on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, talk about Storm now being out for the entire season after being placed on the PUP list, and explain why they think the Falcons traded for Morris to replace Falcons swing tackle Storm Norton, not to compete for the Falcons starting Right Tackle job.

Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about the Atlanta Braves’ series finale with the Chicago White Sox getting rained out last night, preview the Braves’ three game series with the New York Mets in New York that starts tonight, and explain why they think the Braves are having the success they’re having this season because of their elite depth.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Thursday, June 11th, 2026.

HR1 - Falcons offseason moves show they’re committed to improving run defense

In hour one Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the New York Knicks’ 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night, which featured the Knicks rallying from a 29-point deficit, and a game winning tip-in shot by Knicks forward OG Anunoby in the final seconds of the game. Grant, Ali, and Beau also recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, explain why they think the Braves will be careful with Ronald Acuña Jr. but won't put him in bubble wrap and be overprotective of him either, react to the news that actor and producer Ben Stiller was filming on his IPhone while being courtside at Game 3 of the NBA FInals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in Madison Square Garden to get some footage for a documentary he’s making just like Beau predicted earlier this week. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Line Coach Nate Ollie talk about Falcons defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand needing to be the final boss for Atlanta’s D-Line, react to what Coach Ollie had to say, explain why think think Coach Ollie has deemed Da'Shawn Hand as the Falcons "Final Boss" and “Kingpin” of the Falcons new run defense, react to Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt and Texas Tech Head Football Coach Joey McGuire both releasing statements yesterday in support of quarterback Brendan Sorsby, let you hear Coach McGuire defend Sorsby, react to what Coach McGuire had to say, explain why they think Hocutt's and McGuire's support of Sorsby is misguided, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - Kyle Pitts doing everything possible to ensure his contract year is his best year

In hour two Grant McAuley, filling in for Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the New York Knicks’ 107-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals last night, which featured the Knicks rallying from a 29-point deficit, and a game winning tip-in shot by Knicks forward OG Anunoby in the final seconds of the game. Grant, Ali, and Beau also react to and talk about an article written by 92.9 The Game’s own Garrett Chapman where he talks about a conversation that he had with Atlanta Falcons Tight End Coach Kevin Koger where Koger highlights a specific moment and meeting that he and Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had that came just before Pitts' breakout finish last season, and explain why they think Kyle is putting himself in position to have a big season and also putting himself in position to get a big pay day. Then Ali tests Grant’s and Beau’s knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Chicago White Sox 2-1 last night in Chicago in Game two of their three game series, talk about the Braves losing their third series of the season with their loss to the White Sox last night, react to the Braves placing their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, react to the Braves also placing right handed relief pitcher Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow inflammation, explain why they think Acuña Jr.'s slow start, low numbers, and lack of production this season is due to bad luck and injuries, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!