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Will McFadden is joined by Steve Wyche, the chief national reporter at the NFL Network, to discuss the seemingly red-hot interest between Bill Belichick and the Atlanta Falcons. The two parties have met multiple times now, and there are reasons for both sides to like this partnership. However, there are also some potential hangups. Steve and Will discuss this unfolding situation from all sides bef...

Will McFadden is joined by Dave Choate, Editor-in-Chief of The Falcoholic, to discuss the latest news surrounding Atlanta's head coaching search. Dave and Will share their Top 5 candidates for the position and debate their qualifications and fit for the team. Are the Falcons all-in on Bill Belichick? Will they go with another young coordinator? How about landing Jim Harbaugh? If you want thoughts...

Will McFadden is joined by Mike Rothstein of ESPN to discuss the press conference that Falcons owner Arthur Blank and team CEO Rich McKay participated in on Monday afternoon. Notably, that press conference did not include GM Terry Fontenot, which Will and Mike dig into. Blank and McKay answered questions about the decision to fire head coach Arthur Smith, their plan for the ongoing head coaching s...

The Falcons are officially on the market for a new head coach! Will McFadden breaks down the news that came out of Flowery Branch first thing Monday morning. What led the Falcons to this point, and how will the organization proceed from here? Will tries to answer those questions while providing 5 things to know about this move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

The Falcons did not go out with a bang but with a whimper. Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli recap the game and spend a large portion of the podcast discussing the Arthur Smith era. Has it come to an end after the 48-17 loss, or should he still get a chance to make quarterback the absolute No. 1 priority? Will defends his belief that Smith should get another chance, while Ovie shares his perspective...

Will McFadden is joined by Mark Zinno of 92.9 The Game and VSiN on today's show, and Mark gives an impassioned argument for Arthur Smith's return in 2024. He and Will discuss where things have gone wrong for Smith before Mark gives his thoughts on how Atlanta should approach finding a new quarterback. Before Mark joins the show, Will talks about Jessie Bates and Chris Lindstrom getting selected to...

Happy New Year! Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli hit the mics after another demoralizing Falcons loss. This time, Atlanta watched Justin Fields and the Bears' offense move up and down the field on a snowy, cold day in the Windy City while Taylor Heinicke and the Falcons couldn't keep pace. It was a stark display of what the Falcons have been missing at the quarterback position, which Will and Ovie...

Will McFadden is joined by ESPN reporter Mike Rothstein to discuss the latest news regarding the Atlanta Falcons. The two kick off the podcast by breaking down the Falcons' best win of the season against the Colts, and whether the quarterback position has been the key issue for the team all year long. They then talk about what the future at that position could look like before debating the reasons...

Will McFadden is joined by The Athletic's Josh Kendall to discuss the latest change happening in Flowery Branch. Desmond Ridder has been benched for the second, and seemingly final time, and Josh helps explain why Arthur Smith felt the move had to be made. Speaking of Arthur Smith, Josh weighs in on what his future could hold and what's gone wrong for the Falcons' offense in 2023. They wrap things...

Ovie Mughelli and Will McFadden try to talk through the worst loss of the season. It's a loss that might have put an end to Atlanta's playoff hopes, but that's a side plot at this point. Today's conversation centers on two people: Arthur Smith and Desmond Ridder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Will McFadden answers listener questions about the Atlanta Falcons. What does the future of the quarterback position look like in Atlanta? How hot is Arthur Smith's seat and what could force a decision this offseason? When should fans expect the Falcons to be legitimate contenders? Get ready for answers to those questions and more on today's episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli are back to break down a similar script with one more depressing wrinkle: injuries. The Falcons let a great opportunity to solidify their NFC South lead on Sunday, and it's time to wonder if they will actually make the playoffs. On top of that, several key players sustained injuries during the game or missed the game, altogether. What will those injuries mean for th...

Will McFadden is joined by Kevin Knight of The Falcoholic and Dirty Birds & Brews to break down a very important division matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What do the Falcons have to do to keep their playoff push in line? Well, it starts this weekend in Mercedes-Benz Stadium for a game that could really help or hurt the team's postseason chances. Can the offense finally put it togethe...

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli break down a not-so-thrilling Falcons victory against the New York Jets on a rainy afternoon in MetLife Stadium. There wasn't much to write home about offensively, but Will and Ovie dig into Kyle Pitts's afternoon as the team's leading receiver and why he hasn't yet lived up to his promise. The main topic on today's podcast is once again Atlanta's defense, which has...

Will McFadden is joined by Joe Patrick of 92.9 The Game to get into the biggest Falcons topics. They share their lasting impressions from Atlanta's 24-15 win against New Orleans, including a resurgence from the run game and offensive line. Later, they try to make sense of Kyle Pitts's limited impact for the Falcons this season. At the end of the show, Will and Joe tackle the upcoming Jets game. Be...

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli react to the Falcons' 24-15 victory against their hated rivals. With the win, Atlanta moves back into first place in the NFC South with a favorable schedule remaining. BUT, did Will and Ovie see enough to buy into the Falcons making a stretch run? Jessie Bates and the defense led the way, and the offense stepped up in one key area, but a few concerns remain. Hosted...

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli are joined by Falcons safety Jessie Bates! Jessie hops on the show to talk about how Atlanta's defense has gelled so quickly to become the strength of the team. He has some praise for Calais Campbell, shares a bit about his journey to becoming one of the best safeties in the NFL and explains how the Falcons will work to turn their season around after the bye week. E...

Ovie Mughelli and Will McFadden are just as frustrated as you with the Falcons' 25-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. How did this team lose to the 1-8 squad? Well, Will and Ovie do their best to explain what's going on while also venting their frustrations on the season. Buckle up, y'all. This one is going to get a little bumpy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Will McFadden returns with five stats that help explain why the Atlanta Falcons are 4-5 with a game Taylor Heinicke compared to the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday. What are the factors that have led to this team's inconsistent start, and are they fixable moving forward? Will has many many notes and a few ideas to share with y'all! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli recap another head-scratching performance from the Atlanta Falcons that leaves the team at 4-5. With Taylor Heinicke behind center, the Falcons reached their best point total of the season, but the offense left many opportunities on the table. Defensively, the Falcons missed chances to end this game and emerge with a much-needed win. Where do they go from here? Host...

Will McFadden is joined by ESPN reporter Mike Rothstein to unpack a news-heavy week for the Atlanta Falcons. On tap first is the change at the quarterback position. What did Arthur Smith say was behind the move to Taylor Heinicke, and how is Desmond Ridder taking the news? Mike has all of the details from the biggest news of the week. It wasn't the only news, however, and Will and Mike get into th...

EMERGENCY POD - Will McFadden reacts to the news that Grady Jarrett's season is over after the Falcons team captain tore his ACL during Sunday's loss to the Titans. He discusses what it means for Jarrett nine years into his NFL career, the internal candidates at defensive tackle and how the injury could impact Atlanta's decisions at the trade deadline. And yeah, he's talking Montez Sweat rumors! H...

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli discuss the Falcons' underwhelming 28-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans on the road. The offense looked stagnant until the second half, when Taylor Heinicke entered the game in place of Desmond Ridder and led the Falcons to 20 of their 23 points. Will that second-half burst lead to a permanent change at the quarterback position? Will and Ovie also discuss the injuries...

Will McFadden is joined by former NFL quarterback Matt Simms, who hosts "Simms Complete" alongside his father and NFL Hall of Famer Phill Simms on the Bleav Network. Matt helps explain some of the nuances of quarterback play in the NFL, and the responsibilities they have in managing game operations. He also shares his impression of Desmond Ridder as a starter, and weighs the progress he'...

Former Falcons fullback Ovie Mughelli and team reporter Will McFadden share their thoughts on Atlanta's division win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was a victory that secured the division lead for the Falcons, but one in which the offense turned the ball over three times yet again. However, as Ovie knows full well, you take a win in the NFL no matter how they come. With the defense playing a...