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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead. Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field. Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead. Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field. Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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LIVE Mock Draft, a Kirk Cousins update & more from NFL meetings | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

4/2/2025
Will McFadden is joined by Tori McElhaney, fresh off her trip to NFL annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. She gives an update on the Kirk Cousins situation and everything else she learned, including answering questions on both offense and defense. Then they dive into a LIVE mock draft, breaking down all of the possible moves the Falcons could make in the 2025 NFL draft. 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Tori's trip to league meetings 3:10 - The Falcons & Kirk Cousins 8:45 - Starting Center Ryan Neuzil 10:10 - Answering questions on defense 15:50 - The makings of a mock draft 20:12 - LIVE Mock Draft 31:12 - Mock draft grades & recap 32:40 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:15

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Mailbag time! How can the Falcons "replace" Grady Jarrett? | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

3/27/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney open up the mailbag in today's episode, answering questions from Dirty Birds everywhere. They discuss the status of several position groups, whether or not fans can expect tackling improvements in 2025, and how the Falcons are approaching the defensive line after losing 10-year veteran Grady Jarrett. 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Status of WR Room 6:06 - "Replacing" Grady Jarrett 9:25 - Addressing the kicker position 13:45 - Possibility of adding another center 19:11 - Future of the Falcons' secondary 24:45 - Making tackling improvements 31:13 - League owners meetings preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:37

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Watermelons, Barndominiums and Leonard Floyd's return to Atlanta | Falcons in Focus

3/25/2025
Tori McElhaney sits down with new Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd to talk about his past, his hobbies, reuniting with Head Coach Raheem Morris and what he thinks is harder than playing football in the NFL. 0:11 - Intro 0:31 - Joining the Atlanta Falcons 2:01 - Growth since draft day 3:09 - Reuniting with Raheem Morris 4:51 - Returning to Georgia 6:10 - Finish that Quote 8:50 - Farming aspirations 13:16 - Rapid fire questions 14:57 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:22

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What to make of the Atlanta Falcons’ start to free agency

3/21/2025
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel, unless noted in a direct quote. Will, Tori and Terrin dive into all things Atlanta Falcons free agency thus far, and share their thoughts on the Falcons’ moves and what’s happening around the NFC South. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Atlanta Falcons Free Agency 00:40 - Kirk Cousins - What’s happening? 06:12 - Opinions on Falcons Free Agency 24:02 - NFC South Updates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:16

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Atlanta Falcons release Grady Jarrett — Instant Reactions

3/10/2025
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in this podcast are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and not those of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted otherwise. Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney react to the shocking reports on Monday that the Falcons are releasing longtime defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. The fan favorite and team captain has been a franchise staple for a decade, but the move has some merits. Will and Tori process it all live on the mics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:23

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5 Wide Receivers the Atlanta Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

3/6/2025
Will McFadden and Terrin Waack take a look at several free agent wide receivers that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. Will and Tori also look ahead to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and what excites them. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Free Agent Wide Receivers 1:44 - Noah Brown 4:02 - Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 7:17 - Demarcus Robinson 8:45 - Amari Cooper 11:45 - In-House candidates 14:15 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:15

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5 Defensive Tackles the Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

3/6/2025
Will McFadden and Terrin Waack quickly recap a busy NFL combine before jumping into 5 potential free agency wide receivers that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - NFL Combine Recap 3:25 - Free Agent Defensive Tackles 4:20 - Javon Kinlaw 7:04 - B.J. Hill 8:53 - Bobby Brown III 12:20 - Jarran Reed 16:33 - Eddie Goldman 18:10 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:44

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Charles Davis, Nate Tice, Robert Mays & others discuss Falcons outlook for the 2025 NFL season

2/26/2025
Sam Monson, Charles Davis, Robert Mays, and Nate Tice join Atlanta Falcons team reporters Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack, & Will McFadden to discuss the Falcons potential for the 2025 NFL season during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:53

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Albert Breer, Nicole Auerbach & Cameron Wolfe give insights on Falcons options for 2025 NFL Draft

2/25/2025
Albert Breer, Nicole Auerbach & Cameron Wolfe join team reporters Tori McElhaney & Will McFadden on Radio Row for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Breer, Aurbach, and Wolfe share their thoughts and opinions on what Falcons fans could look forward to heading into this years NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:18

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5 Cornerbacks the Atlanta Falcons could consider in Free Agency

2/20/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney investigate potential free agency cornerbacks that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. Will and Tori also look ahead to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and what excites them. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Salary Cap News 04:30 - 5 Potential Cornerbacks 04:40 - Carlton Davis 09:57 - Kristian Fulton 12:58 - Mike Hughes 18:10 - Eric Stokes 22:10 - Avonte Maddox 26:38 - 2025 NFL Scouting Combine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:57

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5 Edge Rushers the Atlanta Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

2/19/2025
Terrin Waack and Will McFadden begin a series of position by position break downs in free agency, starting with the top edge rushers the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep and eye on moving forward. Read the full article here: https://atlfal.co.nz/4k2F60s 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Top Free Agent Edge Rushers 2:09 - Khalil Mack 5:36 - Josh Sweat 8:40 - Chase Young 13:00 - Joshua Uche 16:41 - In-house candidates 19:07 - Best of the rest 22:31 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:10

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What we’ve learned about Jeff Ulbrich & reaction to press conference | Falcons Final Whistle

1/27/2025
Join Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack as they react to Jeff Ulbrich’s first press conference as the Atlanta Falcons’ Defensive Coordinator. The two discuss what this hire could mean for the 2025 Atlanta Falcons season. 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Welcoming back Jeff Ulbrich 01:42 - Initial Reactions 04:30 - Multiplicity & Evolution 07:50 - Establishing Collaboration 09:15 - Lessons learned & change from NYJ 14:30 - Opportunity to change Atlanta Defense 16:00 - How things might have been 19:36 - Initial Thoughts on Ulbrich See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:20

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Is Jeff Ulbrich the right pick for defensive coordinator? | Falcons Final Whistle

1/24/2025
The Atlanta Falcons recently announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator, and the move was met with mixed reactions. Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney dig into why the fan base was divided and what Ulbrich brings to the table. Is Ulbrich’s track record enough, and which players stand to benefit from this hire? They close with some quick thoughts on the NFL Draft before Will heads off to the Senior Bowl. 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Mixed Fan Reactions 02:30 - Understanding the coaching hire decision 08:08 - Defensive performances that impress 12:20 - What players can stand to benefit from Ulbrich? 23:20 - Thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:28

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Atlanta Falcons hire Jeff Ulbrich as new Defensive Coordinator | Falcons Audible Podcast

1/21/2025
Derek, Dave, and D.J. react to the Atlanta Falcons new Defensive Coordinator and what having Jeff Ulbrich in the building will mean for the rest of the team. They also look ahead to the rest of the offseason, assessing what having Ulbrich could mean for the future and predicting what might be next for the Atlanta Falcons organization. 0:31 - Intro 1:03 - Falcons hire Jeff Ulbrich as Defensive Coordinator 1:52 - Initial reactions to Ulbrich hire 4:31 - How Ulbrich fits in Atlanta 13:03 - Ulbrich's past success 17:09 - What it means moving forward 19:48 - Next steps for Atlanta Falcons 26:45 - Key areas for improvement 36:23 - Finding a way to Rise Up 38:18 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:08

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Getting to know what drives A.J. Terrell Jr. | Falcons in Focus

1/16/2025
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. joins team reporters Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney this week on Falcons in Focus. The group dive into the big year for A.J. Terrell, how Westlake was more than a school, and talk Clemson football. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 -Podcast inspired by A.J. Terrell 01:50 - Deep diving on names & family 07:25 - Girl Dad 10:30 - Big Year for A.J. Terrell 12:42 - Westlake, more than a jersey retirement 17:57 - Why Clemson? 21:00 - Contract Extension 24:06 - Crash out crew 28:00 - Rapid Fire Questions This episode was recorded in November 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:46

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Names to consider in Falcons search for next defensive coordinator | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

1/14/2025
With the Falcons search for their next defensive coordinator fully underway, senior reporter Tori McElhaney sits down in the podcast studio to go over some of the top names on the coaching market. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of Tori and not the Atlanta Falcons organization or football personnel. 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Steve Wilks 03:13 - Jeff Ulbrich 05:35 - Brandon Staley 08:50 - Sean Desai 10:41 - Robert Saleh 12:45 - Dennis Allen 14:04 - Lou Anarumo 15:15 - The No-Name Candidate Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding coaches and/or potential future coaches in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff, and are not of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel or decision-makers unless noted in a direct quote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:57

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Falcons make coaching changes, breaking down GM Fontenot's comments | Falcons Audible Podcast

1/14/2025
Derek, Dave and D.J. are back again, this time to talk about the Atlanta Falcons' coaching changes. They give their analysis of the situation and what makes a good defensive coordinator, as well as what the Falcons should be looking for moving forward. Wrapping up, they break down Falcons GM Terry Fontenot's comments in his postseason press conference. 0:31 - Intro 2:29 - Falcons coaching changes 11:43 - Keys to the coaching search 23:28 - GM Terry Fontenot's press conference 31:18 - What's next for Atlanta 35:33 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:16

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T.J. Yates on finding your place and staying ready for all moments | Falcons in Focus Podcast

1/9/2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates joins team reporters Tori McElhaney and Amna Subhan this week on Falcons in Focus. Yates discusses his path to football, the decisions that lead to going to UNC, and his return to Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:28

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Terry Fontenot's presser & first annual 'Final Whistles' | Falcons Final Whistle

1/9/2025
It's time for the First Annual Final Whistles! The crew hands out their own post-season awards for the Atlanta Falcons 2024 football season, including Biggest What-If, Unsung Hero, and Highlight of the Year. In addition, they also break down what General Manager Terry Fontenot had to say in his postseason press conference and what it means for the Atlanta Falcons' offseason. 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Tori named National Sports Media Association Georgia Sportswriter of the Year 4:30 - Biggest takeaway from Terry Fontenot’s press conference 13:02 - First Annual “Final Whistles” 13:22 - Most entertaining game of the season 17:15 - Favorite player to talk about 21:24 - Biggest what-if moment 25:55 - Expectation that never manifested 28:42 - Unsung hero of the team 31:56 - Standout stat of the year 34:54 - Newcomer of the year 37:33 - Highlight of the year 43:57 - Main thing to address this offseason 45:11 - I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed 47:22 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:03

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Atlanta Falcons' 2024 season comes to a close, looking ahead to offseason | Falcons Audible Podcast

1/7/2025
Derek, Dave, and D.J. recap the Falcons' final game of the 2024 season and what it means for Atlanta moving forward. They also reflect on the 2024 season as a whole, what the offseason might hold in store, and what needs to improve in order for the 2025 season to be a success. 0:31 - Intro 1:32 - Falcons fall in final game 9:13 - Explosive offensive performance 17:22 - Reflecting on 2024 22:55 - First year under Raheem Morris 29:25 - Improving in the offseason 36:27 - Falcons' 2025 opponents 39:49 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:08