Bleav in Falcons

Let's do some ranking! Will McFadden shares his list of the Top 12 Falcons players as we enter the 2023 season because he couldn't pick just 10. Who are the top-rated members of this squad and who got left off the list? Listen to find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will McFadden is joined by Kevin Knight of The Falcoholic and host of the Dirty Birds & Brews podcast to talk injuries and player value. The two first discuss the season-ending injury of Avery Williams, who led the NFL in punt return average last season. Then, they sort the primary members of Atlanta's roster into four tiers depending on how an injury involving said player would impact the tea...

Will McFadden is joined by Dan Pizzuta of Sharp Football Analysis, who helps explain why Bijan Robinson can immediately help the Falcons. They get into how Robinson fits the theme of Atlanta's offense as well as how he and Tyler Allgeier can co-exist in the same backfield. Finally, Dan shares his thoughts on Atlanta's chances in the NFC South. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Will McFadden is joined by Dave Choate, the Editor-In-Chief at The Falcoholic, to dig into the mailbag! With the draft tucked away and the schedule revealed, it seemed like an appropriate time to answer some fan questions - and they did not disappoint! Before Dave joins the show, Will reflects on a piece by Seth Wickersham about Matt Ryan's legacy and whether one game should carry so much weight....

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli break down the Atlanta Falcons' 2023 schedule. They discuss the season opener, the lack of primetime games and share their first win-loss predictions for the year! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will McFadden is joined by Josh Kendall of The Athletic to create a list of the five best moves by the Atlanta Falcons so far this offseason. It's been a very active 2023 for this organization, which added Jessie Bates and Bijan Robinson among many others, so Josh and Will did not lack options. What do you think of their list?? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Will McFadden is joined by Danny Kelly of The Ringer to get an expert's view of Atlanta's draft class. The two discuss the Falcons' selection of Bijan Robinson and weigh the value of the pick against his immense talent (5:26). Then, Danny shares his thoughts on the rest of Atlanta's draft class, including Matthew Bergeron (19:10), Zach Harrison (21:31) and Clark Phillips III (25:12). Hosted by Sim...

Will McFadden & Ovie Mughelli recap the Atlanta Falcons' 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss the selection of Bijan Robinson at No. 8 and how his presence will impact the offense in many different ways. Then, the pair run through the rest of the list and call out some of their favorite selections as well as some head-scratchers. Finally, they answer the question: Do we feel better about the Falcons a...

With the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select... Bijan Robinson! Will McFadden is here to qive his immediate thoughts on how Atlanta's offense will be impacted by Robinson, and he addresses those who will be frustrated by this pick. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy drafting, everyone! The 2023 NFL Draft begins tonight, so host Will McFadden has his draft card ready and will tell you who he thinks the Atlanta Falcons will select in the first round. While milking the clock before his pick, Will shares a few key insights from the Falcons' pre-draft press conference that may help fans better understand how the team determines the "Best Player Availabl...

Host Will McFadden puts on his GM hat one last time for a final Falcons mock draft ahead of the real thing. He'll explain his pick at each Falcons draft spot as well as why he chose a specific player over others who were still available. The only thing we know to be true: Atlanta's real draft will look entirely different. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

Bleav in Falcons host Will McFadden discusses the possibility that Atlanta could trade up or back in this year's NFL Draft, and where that is most likely to occur. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav in Falcons host Will McFadden previews how the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers could approach the 2023 NFL Draft. 00:00 - Intro 04:19 - Carolina Panthers 08:40 - New Orleans Saints 11:36 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14:17 - Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

Host Will McFadden is joined by Kevin Knight, the host of Dirty Birds & Brews and a writer at The Falcoholic, to go through a 7-round mock draft for the Atlanta Falcons. The two go through each of the team's NFL Draft picks using only their hearts to make each selection, which leaves the team with some interesting players for the road ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

Host Will McFadden is joined by ESPN's Mike Rothstein to discuss a wide variety of Falcons topics. (2:42) - Calais Campbell's potential impact (14:25) - Will Ryan Nielsen's defense be more aggressive? (24:48) - The teams inspiring Atlanta's defensive investment (34:45) - The Falcons' methodical approach could pay off (48:06) - Any chance they draft Bijan Robinson or Will Anderson? Hosted by Simple...

Host Will McFadden reacts to the news that the Falcons have traded a fifth-round pick for cornerback Jeff Okudah, who was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Not only is this a positive move for the team on the field, but Will explains why this move represents a mindset that Falcons fans should absolutely love. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswiz...

Bleav in Falcons host Will McFadden is joined by Atlanta right tackle Kaleb McGary, who is fresh off of signing a new contract with the Falcons. Before Kaleb joins the show, Will explains why Atlanta's moves on the defensive side of the ball this offseason already have the unit headed in an entirely different direction (3:40). (20:45) - Kaleb McGary joins the show to discuss free agency, his growt...

Former team reporter Will McFadden is flying solo on this episode of Bleav in Falcons to discuss the latest news out of owners meetings and answer listener questions in an offseason mailbag. (2:13) - Desmond Ridder named the starter, Kyle Pitts' rehab update and other Atlanta news from the league meetings out in Arizona. (22:40) - Will answer's offseason mailbag questions: Fun mid-round offensive...

Former Falcons team reporter Will McFadden is joined by the NFL Network's Chief National Reporter Steve Wyche to recap a busy an important offseason for Atlanta so far. They talk about the potential impact Jessie Bates could have, how these moves impact the draft & much more. At the end of the podcast, hear a recent interview with new Falcons defensive tackle David Onyemata! Hosted by Simpleca...

Will McFadden and Ovie Mughelli recap a whirlwind start to free agency for the Atlanta Falcons. The team signed arguably the top safety in free agency, added another piece to the defensive line and provided their biggest sign yet that Desmond Ridder is the starter. They discuss their favorite signings (so far), surprising decisions and reignite the quarterback debate as free agency gets underway....

Former Falcons writer Will McFadden shares his reactions to a busy Monday for the Atlanta Falcons. He recaps all of the day's action, and provides insights into the reported David Onyemata and Jessie Bates signings as well as the well-deserved Chris Lindstrom extension. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

Former team insider Will McFadden breaks down the reports that Atlanta is not interested in pursuing Lamar Jackson, plus other developing stories from Tuesday (0:53). He is then joined by Kevin Knight and Aaron Freeman of The Falcoholic and Locked On Falcons to walk through the five players on each person's free agency wish list (7:29). Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

Will McFadden is joined by Atlanta Falcons team reporter Tori McElhaney as the NFL Combine kicks off in Indy. Before Tori comes on the show, Will reacts to the biggest news of the week for Atlanta: the finalization of the coaching staff (2:05), and the long-expected release of Marcus Mariota (12:49). Tori then shares what she's focused on heading into the combine (19:13), as well as the looming de...

Will McFadden is joined by Pro Football Focus draft analyst Trevor Sikkema for an overview of the 2023 NFL Draft. They discuss the pass rushers in this year's draft, other positions Atlanta might consider and why the Falcons might be in a tricky spot. Before Trevor joins the show, Will shares his thoughts on the hiring of defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen and the recent Jessie Bates to Atlanta ru...

Falcons reporter Will McFadden and former All-Pro fullback Ovie Mughelli preview the upcoming offseason, one that promises to be very eventful for Atlanta (7:23). They share the six things they need to see from the Falcons, including the addition of an offensive "shadow operative" (12:20) and a shutdown player in the secondary (24:00). Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...