Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about the Atlanta Falcons kicking off OTAs, talk about quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, tight end Kyle Pitts, and other Falcons main players all being at OTAs yesterday, and explain why they think it’s important that both Penix Jr. and Tua get plenty of first team reps in OTAs.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed for an injunction against the NCAA yesterday, seeking his college eligibility for the 2026 college football season, explain why they think this will be a landmark case for college sports, and explain why they think Sorsby suing the NCAA proves that he actually has zero accountability for his self-diagnosed gambling addiction.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to an article that Bleacher Report put out yesterday where they listed every NFL roster's best kept secret heading into team’s 2026 OTAs, react to Bleacher Report listing Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus as who they think is the Falcons best kept secret, and discuss whether or not they agree with that.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting blown out by the Miami Marlins in Miami last night 12-0 in game one of their four game series, talk about how Braves pitchers JR Ritchie and Aaron Bummer had bad nights last night, explain why they think there’s no reason to give up on or worry about Ritchie right now, and also talk about how the Braves offense has been struggling for the past six days besides their 8-1 win on Sunday.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Monday, May 18th, 2026.

HR1 - Jalon Walker being healthy in year two will allow him to have breakout season

In hour one Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, quickly recap their weekends, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning another series yesterday after beating the Boston Red Sox 8-1 in Atlanta in the rubber match of their three game series, explain why they think the Braves are still clicking on all cylinders despite suffering a tough loss on Saturday, talk about which returning Atlanta Falcons player or players will and/or need to take the biggest jump this season, explain why they think Falcons outside linebacker and edge rusher Jalon Walker needs and probably will take a massive jump from his year one production to his year two production, talk about the MVP Pay Per View MMA fights over the weekend, that were also on Netflix, that featured a fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, talk about Rousey defeating Carano by submission (armbar) in the first 17 seconds of the first round, talk about how there was bad delays at times between the Netflix broadcast and the Pay per View broadcast, discuss if the NFL will have delay issues when they have broadcasts on Netflix, recap and react to Aaron Rai pulling away from a loaded field to win the PGA Championship this weekend and become the first English-born golfer to win the PGA Championship in more than a century.

HR2 - Falcons run game can be next level if Jake Matthews’ run blocking improves

In hour two Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to talk about which returning Atlanta Falcons player or players will and/or need to take the biggest jump this season, explain why they think Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and Falcons center Ryan Neuzil must take the biggest jumps in the Falcons offense this season, 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 letting you hear former Atlanta Braves pitcher and now Braves analyst and sideline reporter for BravesVision Paul Byrd's ending to his post game interview with Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on Friday night where he ended the interview by saying Yastrzemski wasn’t the best player or an MVP caliber player but a guy who works hard and does a lot of things right. Mike, Ali, and Beau also explain why the ending to that interview and Byrd’s words got overblown, explain why people shouldn’t be criticizing Paul for what he said, and explain why they think this whole thing is no big deal. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning explain why his dad took so much heat for him not wanting to be drafted by the San Diego Chargers even though his dad wasn’t actually against him going to the Chargers, react to what Eli had to say, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning another series yesterday after beating the Boston Red Sox 8-1 in Atlanta in the rubber match of their three game series, explain why they think the Braves can't afford for third baseman and slugger Austin Riley to turn into a home run or strikeout hitter, 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 - Bralen Trice & Troy Andersen facing make or break years this season

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 which returning Atlanta Falcons player or players will and/or need to take the biggest jump this season, talk about how Falcons defensive lineman Zach Harrison, Falcons defensive end Bralen Trice, and Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen are all guys that need to stay healthy and have breakout seasons this year, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning another series yesterday after beating the Boston Red Sox 8-1 in Atlanta in the rubber match of their three game series, let you hear Braves Manager Walt Weiss talk about Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski getting hot and having a good homestand, react to what the Braves Skipper had to say, talk about how the Braves offense found their groove again yesterday after slumping offensively the last few games, talk about if yesterday’s Atlanta Dream versus Las Vegas Aces game could be considered one of the best atmospheres and loudest crowds in State Farm Arena history, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, Ali Mac, and Dylan Mathews talk about if yesterday’s Atlanta Dream versus Las Vegas Aces game could be considered one of the best atmospheres and loudest crowds in State Farm Arena history, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning another series yesterday after beating the Boston Red Sox 8-1 in Atlanta in the rubber match of their three game series, let you hear Braves Manager Walt Weiss talk about Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski getting hot and having a good homestand, react to what the Braves Skipper had to say, and talk about how the Braves offense found their groove again yesterday after slumping offensively the last few games.