Grant McAuley, (filling in for Mike Johnson), Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to ESPN's statistical projections for the Atlanta Falcons' 2026 draft class’ rookie season, and explain why they think Falcons cornerback Avieon Terrell could be a very valuable run defending defensive back for the Falcons this season.

Grant McAuley, (filling in for Mike Johnson), Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing just their second series of the season after losing two out of three in their three game set against the Washington Nationals over the weekend, talk about how the Braves offense really struggled in the final two games of the series, talk about how the pitching for the Braves was good, and explain why they think Braves Manager Walt Weiss has been a savant at managing the Braves’ starting pitching rotation so far this season.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Friday, May 22nd, 2026.

HR1 - Braves getting top to bottom production from lineup is credit to Walt Weiss

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, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Miami Marlins 9-3 last night in Miami in the fourth and final game of their four game series, talk about the left thumb injury that Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. sustained during the game and had to leave the game early for, let you hear Braves Manager Walt Weiss talk about the offense playing well and everyone contributing on offense, explain why they think the Braves skipper deserves a lot of credit for the offensive production the team is getting throughout the entire lineup and roster this season, talk about what foundational pieces the Falcons are missing, what foundational and core pieces the Falcons need on defense, what other positions the Falcons’ defense needs to add to their foundation and core, explain why they think the Falcons still need to find a core player to add to the interior of their defensive line, react to Georgia president Jere Morehead telling The Athletic yesterday that he thinks “a 24-team Playoff is a mistake”, and that next week he is “prepared to be ready to vote on creating an SEC mechanism, SEC rules that we have to do if Congress isn't going to act as they should”. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why they think college football needs people in power who actually love the sport, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike’d Up!

HR2 - Falcons main priority in 2027 NFL Draft should be offensive tackle if it’s not QB

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 WWE Wrestling star Danhausen cursing the Cleveland Cavaliers live on ESPN’s First Take and the Cavs now being down 0-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks, continue to talk about what foundational pieces the Falcons are missing, what foundational and core pieces the Falcons need on offense, what other positions the Falcons’ offense needs to add to their foundation and core, explain why they think the Falcons must re-solidify themselves at offensive tackle in the 2027 NFL Draft, 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 Braves first baseman Matt Olson will hit 50 or more home runs this season, and more, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Miami Marlins 9-3 last night in Miami in the fourth and final game of their four game series, let you hear Braves Manager Walt Weiss talk about the left thumb injury that Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. sustained during the game and had to leave the game early for, react to what the Braves skipper had to say, explain why they think Acuña Jr.'s left thumb injury was really just a scare and not anything serious, 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 - Braves have had to be resilient & find multiple ways to win games this season

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about the tragic and unexpected passing of NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch, talk about how Busch will be remembered as a NASCAR icon whether you loved or hated him, and react to Texas Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian taking a shot at a school in Texas, most likely Texas Tech, while stressing the importance of the strength of schedule. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss what has been the difference in Michael Harris’ offense and production at the plate why Money Mike has been hitting so well this season, the Braves being in the best position possible through the first third of the season, what the role of Mauricio Dubón will be moving forward now that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has returned from his injury, what and Austin Riley has been doing at the plate to get himself going offensively. The Morning Shift crew also talks about what they’re doing for their long Memorial Day holiday weekend, talk about what not to do at a cookout and what not to ask the grill master, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about what they’re doing for their long Memorial Day holiday weekend, talk about what not to do at a cookout and what not to ask the grill master, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Ali, and Grant discuss what has been the difference in Michael Harris’ offense and production at the plate why Money Mike has been hitting so well this season, the Braves being in the best position possible through the first third of the season, what the role of Mauricio Dubón will be moving forward now that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has returned from his injury, what and Austin Riley has been doing at the plate to get himself going offensively.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan talk about the tragic and unexpected passing of NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch, and talk about how Busch will be remembered as a NASCAR icon whether you loved or hated him.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Miami Marlins 9-3 last night in Miami in the fourth and final game of their four game series, let you hear Braves Manager Walt Weiss talk about the left thumb injury that Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. sustained during the game and had to leave the game early for, react to what the Braves skipper had to say, and explain why they think Acuña Jr.'s left thumb injury was really just a scare and not anything serious.