The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons AJC Podcasts

The Falcons, with the eighth overall pick in the draft, selected former Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. just a few months after spending up to $180 million on quarterback Kirk Cousins. The move befuddled most experts and sent the 2024 NFL Draft spinning out of control. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot explains the move and we hear from assistant general manager Kyle Smith, head coach Raheem Morris, Penix, Jessie Bates and Chris Lindstrom.
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Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot holds the eighth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Falcons have eight picks overall and are expected to select the best player available. He also addressed the importance of medical evaluations, the edge rushers and the status of defensive end Calais Campbell.
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Over 14 seasons with the Falcons, Matt Ryan completed 5,242 of 8,003 pass attempts for 59,735 yards and 367 touchdowns — all franchise records. He also holds franchise records for career passer rating (94.2), career completion percentage (65.5) and career 300-yard passing games (73). He signed a one-day contract with Falcons on Tuesday and officially retired from the NFL.
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Falcons columnist Michael Cunningham comes by The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast to give us his insights into the the upcoming NFL draft, the hiring of coach Raheem Morris and the signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins. We also review the top offensive linemen, defensive linemen and linebackers in the draft.
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With the draft set for the end of the month, ESPN's Adam Schefter drops by The Bow Tie Chronicles to discuss the upcoming NFL draft, the hiring of Raheem Morris, the signing of Kirk Cousins. We also review the top 10 tight ends and running backs in the draft.
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The Steelers haven't had a losing season since going 6-10 back in 2003 under Bill Cowher. Since being named the coach in 2007, Mike Tomlin, who has won one Super Bowl title, has never had a losing season. Tomlin and new Falcons coach Raheem Morris worked together early in their careers in Tampa Bay. What can the Falcons learn from the Steelers to snap their streak of six consecutive losing seasons. Special guest John Harris, the author of “Tomlin: The Soul of a Football Coach.”
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