Dirty Birds and Brews: an Atlanta Falcons podcast Dirty Birds & Brews

The Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr. was as exciting as it was controversial, with opinions on the move varying wildly across the media and fanbase. Host Kevin Knight is joined by Will McFadden (Bleav in Falcons) for an optimistic take on the pick, as the two break down Penix's strengths, ceiling, and the potential for him to extend Atlanta's winning window.

The NFL schedule release is here, and hosts Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked On Falcons) to break down the Falcons 2024 gauntlet. Atlanta is rumored to have at least four primetime games after having zero in 2023, and are reportedly facing a particularly brutal start to the year.

The Falcons kicked off their rookie minicamp on Friday, and host Kevin Knight is joined by Daniel Flick (Sports Illustrated) to discuss the biggest standouts from the first rookie practices of the year, including Michael Penix's arm strength and leadership, the comradery between the rookie defensive linemen, and a strong first impression by receiver Casey Washington.

With free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft behind us, it's finally time to take a deeper look at the Falcons roster. Host Kevin Knight embarks on an "entirely too early" 53-man roster projection for Atlanta, attempting to figure out how the team will look in the first year under new head coach Raheem Morris.

The Falcons bolstered the defensive line and secured a long-term succession plan at quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, but what about the rest of the roster? Hosts Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the remaining holes on Atlanta's roster heading into the summer, including the secondary and wide receiver.

With the dust finally settling on the Falcons draft class, host Kevin Knight is joined once again by Thor Nystrom (Fantasy Pros) for some in-depth analysis on the selection of Michael Penix and his strengths and weaknesses. The two also discuss their favorite picks from Atlanta's draft, as well as some of Thor's scouting on the UDFA class.