Dirty Birds and Brews: an Atlanta Falcons podcast

With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, it's time for one final 7-round mock draft for the Falcons. Kevin Knight brings you his best predictions for picks and trades and discusses Atlanta's potential approach to the draft and 2026 season as a whole. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks...

The Falcons have limited draft capital and a lot of needs in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Kevin Knight is joined by Thor Nystrom to discuss Atlanta's new brain trust, draft strategy with no first rounder and only five picks, and top targets for the Falcons on Day 2. Check out the Thor500 rankings here. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ....

We're one week away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and it's time for a LIVE Falcons 7-round mock draft with hosts Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic and special guest Joe Patrick! Join the crew as they work through all seven rounds, including possible trade scenarios, to come up with their best draft class for Atlanta. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

With just a week to go until the 2026 NFL Draft, it's time for another 7-round mock draft for the Falcons. Kevin Knight attempts a draft with no trades and one goal: fix the Falcons with just five picks. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Longtime Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary announced his retirement on Wednesday, leaving a massive void on Atlanta's offensive line. How does McGary's surprise retirement impact the Falcons draft and free agency strategy in 2026 and beyond? Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/audio . Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support...

With just two weeks to go until the 2026 NFL Draft, it’s time for our first live Falcons mock draft of the season. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) to take you through all seven rounds, including potential trades, and give their thoughts on who Atlanta should select throughout the draft. Also thoughts on Kaleb McGary's surprise retirement and the signing...

The Falcons enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a completely new regime in charge. How might Atlanta's draft strategy change under new general manager Ian Cunningham? Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz give their thoughts on what Cunningham might bring to the Falcons and discuss what they'd like to see from Atlanta's draft. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/audio . Today's episode is presented b...

The Falcons revealed new uniforms on Thursday. Are they good, bad, or ugly? Kevin Knight takes a closer look at Atlanta's new jerseys and uniform combinations, ranking his favorites and discussing if these new outfits are an improvement on the previous era. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/audio . Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠...

The Falcons addressed a number of positions in free agency, but where does Atlanta need to invest the most in the 2026 NFL Draft? Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic rank their biggest draft needs for the Falcons, discussing how they believe Atlanta should prioritize their limited draft resources. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/audio . Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the sh...

The Falcons brought in veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in free agency, a move that evoked strong responses from fans and analysts alike. Kevin Knight discusses why he believes Tua is a perfect fit for the Falcons as an ideal competitive partner for Michael Penix Jr. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/audio . Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays...

The Falcons added veterans on offense and defense in free agency, but there are still significant needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Kevin Knight conducts a full 7-round mock draft for Atlanta, including trades, breaking down the selections and thought processes at each pick. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Pa...

The Falcons have continued to fill out their roster with affordable veterans, but how well has Atlanta accomplished their goals this offseason? Kevin Knight is joined by Adnan Ikic to grade the Falcons free agency moves and provide thoughts on the direction of the franchise under the new leadership. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Su...

The Falcons added a couple of offensive free agents on Tuesday, including running back Brian Robinson Jr. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the latest news and give their review of Atlanta's free agency moves thus far. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! H...

The Falcons stocked their roster with low-cost veterans in free agency, but there are still a number of needs to address. Kevin Knight takes a look at where Atlanta still needs to invest in both free agency and the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our...

The first week of NFL free agency has come and gone. Did the Falcons do enough to accomplish their goals? Kevin Knight breaks down the latest signings and discusses whether or not Atlanta did what they set out to do in free agency, and what their ultimate goals might be for the 2026 season. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the...

The Falcons began free agency with a flurry of smaller, more conservative moves that signal a shift in the team's approach under new general manager Ian Cunningham. Kevin Knight breaks down the reported signings, including Tua Tagovailoa, Jahan Dotson, Azeez Ojulari, and more. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patre...

NFL free agency is about to begin, and Kevin Knight is here to bring you his latest predictions for the Falcons along with a primer on Atlanta's available salary cap space as legal tampering commences. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

The NFL Combine is behind us, which means it's time for a new Falcons mock draft factoring everything we learned from last week in Indianapolis. Kevin Knight takes you through all seven rounds to see how the board has shifted for Atlanta, and how the team might approach the 2026 NFL Draft. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the...

NFL free agency is just a week away, and the Falcons have a number of impending free agents to consider. Kevin Knight is joined by Joe Patrick to break down Atlanta’s free agent list, including potential re-signings, top targets on the open market, and potential surprise cuts to watch for over the coming days. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠...

The NFL Combine is in the books, and the class clocked in as one of the most athletic in history. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down their top performers and targets for the Falcons coming out of Indianapolis, including wide receivers, linebackers, defensive and offensive linemen, and more. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Supp...

The NFL Combine has begun, and we've already gotten a number of important Falcons updates from Ian Cunningham and Kevin Stefanski. Kevin Knight is joined by Tre'Shon Diaz to discuss the latest news, including the Kyle Pitts tag and Kirk Cousins' impending release, along with some prospects to watch during this week's official workouts. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live...

New Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham announced that the team would be using the franchise tag on tight end Kyle Pitts. Kevin Knight breaks down the cost of the franchise tag, as well as what a potential long-term extension for Pitts might look like along with commentary on whether or not Pitts should be traded. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8...

We're approaching the start of free agency, and the Falcons have many looming questions to address. Kevin Knight is joined by Tre'Shon Diaz to discuss Atlanta's biggest offseason priorities, including what to do with Kyle Pitts, the top needs in free agency, and how to navigate the salary cap. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support...

The Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their next general manager, a move that will undoubtedly change the team's approach to the 2026 NFL Draft. Kevin Knight takes a look at how Cunningham's influence might affect Atlanta's draft strategy, taking you through a fresh 2026 mock draft complete with updates from the Senior Bowl. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesday...

Falcons star rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested on serious charges and may miss some or all of the 2026 NFL season and beyond. Kevin Knight is joined by Tre'Shon Diaz to discuss Pearce's arrest and the chances of him returning to Atlanta, as well as the latest updates on Michael Penix Jr.'s return timeline. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays...