Dirty Birds and Brews: an Atlanta Falcons podcast

The Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their next general manager, along with a few notable offensive assistant coaches. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the hires, including thoughts on how Ian Cunningham will change the team including the roster and draft strategy. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patreon t...

The Falcons hired Ian Cunningham as their next general manager. Meanwhile, the 2026 NFL Draft season has officially kicked off with the Senior Bowl. Kevin Knight is joined by Aaron Freeman to discuss the latest updates and the biggest takeaways and Falcons targets from the Senior Bowl. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew...

The Falcons introduced Kevin Stefanski on Tuesday, bringing some important news on who will be calling plays on offense and the state of the general manager search. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the decision to have Tommy Rees call plays, the hire of special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman, other coaching hires and retentions, plus Kevin's notes from the first day of Senior Bowl pract...

The Falcons have a new head coach and the Senior Bowl is coming next week, which makes this the perfect time for a Falcons mock draft. Kevin Knight takes you through all five of Atlanta's picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and discusses his choices at each spot along with the Falcons' biggest draft needs. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Sup...

The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski to take the team in a new direction, and his staff is already starting to take shape. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic are joined by Joe Patrick to discuss how Stefanski will change the Falcons, including his staff, scheme, and leadership style. We also discuss the general manager search and the latest on Atlanta’s top candidates. Today's episode is presented by FanDue...

The Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach, and Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz are here to discuss the decision. Is Stefanski the right choice for Atlanta, and what are his strengths and weaknesses? What can we expect from his offense, and the defense under Jeff Ulbrich? Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the cre...

The Falcons struck quickly in their coaching search, hiring former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski as their next head coach. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down the hire, what Stefanski brings to the table, what it means for the direction of Atlanta in 2026 and beyond, and thoughts on who will be joining him as general manager. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on...

With Matt Ryan now helming the Falcons head coach and general manager searches, Atlanta is headed in a new direction. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic discuss Ryan’s leadership before an in-depth ranking of the top head coaching candidates for the Falcons, along with some thoughts on the general manager search. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Falcons announced Matt Ryan as the new president of football on Tuesday. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss their thoughts on the hire, Ryan's opening presser, and break down their top choices for Atlanta's general manager and head coaching searches. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclus...

The Falcons began their search for a new “president of football” alongside their search for a new head coach and general manager, with interviews already underway. Kevin Knight breaks down the top candidates for each position, along with potential timelines for the hires at all three spots. Also some offseason talk, including the adjustment to Kirk Cousins contract and what it means for Atlanta’s...

After another disappointing season, the Falcons made the decision to fire head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot. Kevin Knight, Tre'Shon Diaz, and Adnan Ikic break down the news, including thoughts on the firings, the potential hire of Matt Ryan, and the latest on Atlanta's initial head coaching interviews. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wedn...

The Falcons won a thriller over the Rams on Monday Night Football, and the game actually served as an excellent microcosm of Atlanta's 2025 season. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz break down the film from Week 17, and discuss why this victory and winning streak shouldn't save Raheem Morris. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support the...

The Falcons sprinted out to a 21-0 halftime lead over the Rams only to blow it in the second half, before ultimately winning on a late field goal 27-24. Despite the win, the same old errors and sloppy play continued to appear throughout the night, making the game an excellent microcosm of Atlanta’s 2025 issues. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break it all down. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel...

The Falcons take on the Cardinals in a potentially fun matchup of NFC teams with nothing left to play for. Kevin Knight breaks down the game, including an early look at the injury report, how Atlanta and Arizona compare offensive and defensively, and what Falcons fans should be watching for in Week 16. Mostly Kyle Pitts. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays...

The Falcons have been eliminated from the playoffs and have nothing left to play for in 2025, but the final three games are still important. Kevin Knight and Tre'Shon Diaz discuss what's worth saving from the 2025 Falcons, including Kyle Pitts, Zane Gonzalez, the young players all over the defense, and the defensive coaching staff. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on...

The Falcons have been eliminated from playoff contention, but there’s a lot of evaluation left to do during the 2025 season. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk discuss what matters for the Falcons over the remainder of the year, including a potential Kyle Pitts breakout, continued growth and development from the defense, and figuring out draft and free agency priorities across the roster. Today's episode...

The Falcons trailed 28-14, committed a franchise record 19 penalties, and…defeated the Buccaneers 29-28 as time expired. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down one of the strangest and most unlikely victories in Falcons history, discuss why this result doesn’t change anything for Raheem Morris and Co., and enjoy some phenomenal performances from Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson, Kirk Cousins, and Jam...

The Falcons dropped to 4-9 after an embarrassing blowout loss to the Seahawks, and were officially eliminated from playoff contention. With issues mounting from all three phases and the roster looking shakier by the day, it’s time to ask a serious question: will the Falcons make a coaching change? If so, when should we expect it to happen? Who are some top candidates to watch for 2026? Today's epi...

The Falcons kept it tied for a half before the wheels fell off in the third quarter, eventually losing to the Seahawks 37-9 in a massive blowout. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the loss, including the continued glaring special teams issues, Zac Robinson’s third down ineptitude and predictability, even more mistakes from Raheem Morris, and the defense seemingly running out of gas. Today's e...

The Falcons face the NFC-leading Seahawks in Week 14 as significant home underdogs. Kevin Knight is joined by Brandon Cain (The Hawks Nest) to break down the game, including the latest injury updates, matchups to watch on offense and defense, and the best pathway for Atlanta to take down Seattle on Sunday. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Falcons are 4-8 heading into Week 14, and there’s a distinct lack of accountability from top-to-bottom. Kevin Knight is joined by Joe Patrick to discuss the state of the team, the apparent lack of accountability from the coaching staff and ownership, and thoughts on the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM...

The Falcons are now 4-8 and coming off a ridiculous loss to the Jets. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz break down the film from Week 13 and discuss the overall state of the team, questioning the decisions and comments of Raheem Morris, calling out the worst special teams performance of the season, a bad day for the defense, and continued playcalling woes from Zac Robinson. Today's episode is present...

The Falcons played an embarrassing game against the Jets, losing 27-24 on the back of a horrid day by all three phases. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down the official end of the 2025 season, the horrid play of the special teams unit, uncharacteristically bad play by the defense, and a frustrating day from the offense. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesday...

The Falcons take on the Jets in Week 13 with their slim postseason hopes on the line. Kevin Knight breaks down the matchup, including the stakes for both teams, how Atlanta is likely to attack New York on offense and defense, and why this game a big test for the Falcons struggling run defense. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel . ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ . Support...

The Falcons took down the rival Saints to snap a 5-game losing streak in Week 12. Kevin Knight and Tre’Shon Diaz review the film and discuss the bounce-back game from the defense, the continued dominance (!!) of Atlanta’s pass rush, the welcome but puzzling changes to the offense with Kirk Cousins at the helm, and the emergence of Zane Gonzalez and the kicking game. Today's episode is presented by...