Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to detail how he turned one of two scholarship offers into a role as Falcons starting quarterback. He detailed the hilarious way he got a scholarship offer to Cincinnati, who taught him to throw a perfect spiral -- the answer will surprise you --  his bond with Drake London and how having a young daughter has changed his life f...

NFL Network chief national reporter Steve Wyche joins the program to discuss what the Falcons might do in this year’s NFL draft. He reviews what Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot accomplished in free agency and what those moves tell us about how they might use the No. 8 overall pick. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - What Free Agency means for Draft 09:00 - No desperation at pick 8 12:15 - What happens at top o...

nside linebacker Kaden Elliss joins the Falcons in Focus podcast to recall memories of growing up as the oldest of 11 siblings, as well as his father Luther Elliss' influence on him. Kaden was born mere months after Luther was drafted in 1995. Life as an NFL player is one Kaden knew well, even before he became a professional in his own right. 00:00 - Intro  00:35 - Playing vs brother in NFL game 0...

New Falcons defensive tackle joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss a unique journey from his native Nigeria to Canada, where he was first introduced to the game of football and forged a path to the NFL.  00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Cam Jordan & Ryan Nielsen  04:35 - Lagos, Nigeria to Atlanta, Georgia 07:08 - Unusual path to playing football 15:58 - Drafted to NFL while playing golf  17:42 -...

Safety Jessie Bates III joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney in Ticketmaster Studios to take a look back on his journey to Atlanta. Bates talks his mother's influence on his creation of the JB3 Single Mother's Initiative, the goal of signing his second contract and connecting with fellow Falcons defensive backs A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward. Bates also makes a pledge to single mothers and organiza...

New Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his difficult upbringing in Philadelphia and his mother's role in helping him realize his dream. He moved from Philly to Florida, where his football career took off put him on a path to the NFL, allowing him to give back to those who helped him along the way.   00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Who was TE Coach Arthur Smith? 06:0...

Scott and Tori attend the 2023 NFL Combine and ask other national media members their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons. Listen in as Ben Solak, Chris Simms, Albert Breer, Robert Mays, and Charles Davis share their views on Free Agency, the NFL Draft and beyond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Ashton Edmunds analyzed the Super Bowl combatants in relation to the Falcons and what they must do next. The Chiefs and Eagles built their championship rosters in different ways, and there’s plenty to for Atlanta to take from how those teams were successful. We identify three pillars of success, including dominance on both offensive and defensive lines and under cent...

Brand new Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss how he got into coaching after a productive football career at USC, detailing a journey that has led him to Atlanta and his first opportunity to call plays at the professional level. Nielsen takes fans back to the beginning, when he was a three-sport star in Southern California, with an untold story...

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons recent hires - Ryan Nielsen & Jerry Grey, as well as discuss how they predict fans could see the Falcons defense evolve.  00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Topics 00:45 - Ryan Nielsen ins three words or less 03:00 - Nielsen’s leadership and defensive background 10:00 - What’s instore for Falcons’ Defense 11:30 - What Jerry Grey hire means for Falcons  19:48...

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney kick off the offseason version of Falcons Final Whistle – Ashton Edmunds was in Las Vegas on assignment – with a discussion of the Ryan Nielsen and Jerry Gray hires and how they can impact this Falcons defense following Dean Pees retirement. They discuss what Nielsen brings to the table – his history with a 4-3 base isn’t a big deal – and how he can help the Falcons a...

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss ending the season on a win and what is next for the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also reflect on Dean Pees’ retirement and legacy, as well as dive into Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot’s end of season press conference. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Topics 00:48- How about that UGA Dawgs win  04:10 - Falcons finish season with win and what that means for their future 13:10 - Dean P...

Greg Beadles joins Scott and Tori for the Falcons in Focus season finale to break down his journey from intern to team president, with great stories from 28 years spent rising through the organization. Beadles also details life as the son of a coach and athletic director, what it took to get Mercedes-Benz Stadium built and why his new role is a dream job for someone who grew up a huge Falcons fan....

Scott, Tori and Ashton discuss what should be a fascinating offseason for the Falcons franchise, with the 2022 season officially in the rearview. We evaluate quarterback Desmond Ridder’s four NFL starts and why he deserves the right to compete for the starting gig. We also preview the offseason and identify pressing needs that must be filled in free agency and the NFL Draft, which players to re-si...

Falcons cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth discussion about his journey to the NFL, his quest to learn about his father, who died when he was six months old. He also details how buying his mother a house realized a dream, and how he established himself in the NFL after starting as an undrafted free agent with a small signing bonus. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 -...

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons win over the Arizona Cardinals and the keys to finishing out the season with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  00:00 - Intro 00:07 - Damar Hamlin  10:13 - Falcons vs Arizona - what happened? 20:57 - Look ahead at Falcons vs Buccaneers - final game of season See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Ashton and Tori break down a New Year’s Day victory over the Arizona Cardinals, which ended with a game-winning field goal by Younghoe Koo. We dissect Desmond Ridder’s role in the victory, how Tyler Allgeier’s emergence is helping Cordarrelle Patterson and why the team’s young foundation is expanding with a stellar rookie class Timestamps (00:00:15): Intro, difference between victory and fo...

Star Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his whirlwind month of December, when he was named the Falcons’ Walter Payton Man of the Year and then received his first Pro Bowl honor a few weeks later. We dive into the time and effort he’s pouring into the Atlanta community and his primary motivations for it, plus what life was life growing up in a big football...

Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Baltimore Ravens and break down Desmond Ridder’s and the Falcons’ performance and how they could beat the Arizona Cardinals. They also dive into why these two last games carry a lot of importance for the Atlanta Falcons. 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Topics 02:12 - Cold weather factor in Baltimore 03:45 - Falcons vs Ravens, what happened? 06:41 - What...

Scott, Tori and Ashton take a look at what the Falcons must do over their final two games, and how to evaluate players and their progress in those contests while compiling an offseason priority list. We talk extensively about Desmond Ridder and the quarterback position moving forward, about adding depth at the skill spots and finding intimidators throughout the defensive front. (00:00:15): Intro,...

Falcons receiver Drake London joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth conversation about life growing up as a two-sport star, balancing football and basketball schedules well into his USC career. The No. 8 overall NFL Draft pick also details his upbringing in a close, supportive family,  his tight bond with his equally famous sister and that time Drake (the rapper) bet on Drake (the football player)....

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss the Atlanta Falcons loss to the New Orleans Saints and break down Desmond Ridder’s and the Falcons’ performance. They also dive into the keys to beating the Baltimore Ravens.  00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Topics 01:30 - Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints & Desmond Ridder’s first major performance  15:10 - Tyler Allgeier contributes in a big way  18:19 - Keys Atlanta Fa...

Scott, Tori and Ashton break down Desmond Ridder’s first regular-season start in great detail, putting it under the microscope and into the bigger picture, setting a baseline for how to evaluate his games moving forward. They also look at Tyler Allgeier’s season and the best game of his young career, plus Drake London’s showing, both the good and bad, in this Week 15 contest. Timecodes: (00:00:15)...

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth conversation about his unlikely journey from South Korea to the U.S. from playing youth soccer to the NFL. Koo discusses working through a language barrier to fit into a new culture and how athletics eased that transition. He also talked about the nature of clutch performance and inspiring those by sharing a story detailed in the lat...

Derek, Dave and D.J. discuss Desmond Ridder stepping in as quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and break down how the Falcons can find success on the road vs the New Orleans Saints.  00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Bye Week 01:43 - Topics 02:15 - Desmond Ridder 17:22 - Falcons loss to Steelers 18:13 - Keys to Atlanta Falcons victory vs New Orleans Saints 23:50 - NFC South &...