The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons AJC Podcasts

The Atlanta Falcons were found guilty of violating the NFL's Anti-Tampering rules in the recruitment of quarterback Kirk Cousins, wide receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Charlie Woerner. The Falcons will forfeit their fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft. The team was also fined $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot was fined $50,000.
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Falcons coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins discuss the foundation that is being laid by the team as they are set to wrap up their Organized Team Activities. Also, Bijan Robinson, A.J. Terrell, Kyle Pitts, Jake Matthews and Richie Grant stop by to provide analysis and updates on their respective units.
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With a new head coach and new offensive and defensive coordinators, the Falcons are focusing on installing the basic concepts on both sides of the ball during their organized team activities. Coach Raheem Morris is overseeing the action on both sides of the ball, while offensive coordinator Zac Robinson works with the offense and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake crafts together the defense.
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The Falcons have four primetime games after not having any last season and just one in 2021 and 2022. The signing of veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has raised the profile of the team. The schedule presents a daunting start to the season with two first-time signal callers, but if the Falcons can survive, the back end of the schedule is much softer.
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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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