The Hometown Take with Dylan Mathews

Dylan opens up with reactions to the NFL divisional round matchups and believes that both conference championship games will not disappoint. And while recapping games from this weekend, Dylan praises Lamar Jackson and the Ravens for the way they were able to turn up offensively to pull away from the Texans. 

Dylan kicks off with some Falcons talk and believes that the picture may be getting a little clearer in regards to the search for their next head coach as it was reported that Bill Belichick will be doing a second interview with the former Patriots head coach.

Dylan kicks off the show reacting to the reports that the Falcons have now allowed DC Ryan Nielsen and special teams coordinator Marquice Williams to do lateral interviews after originally being blocked. And while Dylan believes that these moves do not indicate anything particular in regards to the futures of Nielsen and Williams with the franchise, he does note that there is the potential of cand...

Dylan kicks off the show with some Falcons talk as it was announced late Tuesday night that they interviewed Jim Harbaugh and Dylan believes that the Michigan head coach should be at the top of the wish list not only for the Falcons, but for every team.

Dylan gets into some Falcons talk and the interviews that they have completed in search for their next head coach and on Sunday announced Bill Belichick was interviewed by the organization. And while there are still several coaches that they are reportedly listed as candidates that Atlanta will interview, Dylan shares his thoughts on whether or not Belichick would be the right choice for the Falco...

Dylan opens up with an update on the Falcons and the interview request they have made in effort to find their next head coach as Ben Johnson, Steve Wilks, Mike McDonald, and Bobby Slowik are just some of the names reported to be on the Falcons list and are also the top candidates that Dylan in favor 

Dylan kicks off the show with his reaction to the reports that Nick Saban has announced his retirement after 17 seasons with Alabama and Dylan says that there no question of how much of a legend that the 72-year-old coach is.

Dylan opens on some Falcons talks and shares his thoughts on the likelihood that now former Tennessee Titans head coach, Mike Vrabel, could be a top candidate to replace Arthur Smith, who was dismissed on Monday by Atlanta. And despite there being rumors that Vrabel’s release may have been due to internal issues, Dylan believes there will be plenty doors of opportunity for him, including Atlanta p...

Dylan opens up with some conversation on the press conference held by Arthur Blank and Rich McKay as they addressed the firing of Arthur Smith and shares his thoughts on some of the various comments made by Blank and McKay.

Dylan opens up with the latest on the Falcons, who following their loss to the Saints on Sunday, dismissed Arthur Smith as head coach.

Dylan allows listeners to call in and share their thoughts on what they believe will be key for the Falcons to win, ask him anything and give their Falcons/Saints predictions.

Dylan opens up the show on some Atlanta Falcons talk and reacts to comments from Arthur Smith during his interview with Dukes and Bell, including his thoughts on the team’s lack of offensive productivity despite having a good amount of weapons on offense.

Dylan opens up with some Falcons talk and the fact that due to Taylor Heinicke dealing with an apparent ankle injury, Desmond Ridder could get the start, to which Dylan believes that at this point, he is not sure that it would make much of a difference in regards to which quarterback starts because he does not believe the Bucs will lose to the Panthers, therefore Atlanta would still miss out on th...

Dylan opens up the show with some Falcons talk and says there’s still a little hope and he partially believes Atlanta can take care of business on Sunday against the Saints and he has a little bit of optimism that the Panthers can knock off the Bucs and the Falcons can win the division. However, ultimately Dylan believes after Sunday’s “frustrating loss” to the Bears, the Falcons season will come...

Beau opens up the show with some talk on the Falcons as they prepare to take on the Bears on Sunday and believes that looking towards next season, whoever the starting back will be, he is not currently on the roster and ask how the team will obtain their future QB1. Throwing around a few of his own thoughts, Beau believes that Kirk Cousins is someone that the Falcons could target as a Bridge quart...

Beau opens up with some talk on the Falcons as they come off of a win over the Colts on Sunday to which Beau points to the fact that with Taylor Heinicke in at starting QB and with 33 pass attempts, he would like to see more rushing attempts from Bijan Robinson, tyler Allgeier and Cordarelle Patterson as they combined for 28 carries.

Dylan opens up with some talk on the Falcons and how recent comments from Arthur Smith in which he told the media during his press conference on Monday that he met with both quarterbacks, however there has not been a decision as to whether or not Desmond Ridder will be the starter this week when they host the Colts. Dylan believes that this could mean Ridder may be benched once again and that if i...

Dylan opens up with talk on the Falcons and shares his thoughts on their 9-7 loss to the Panthers on Sunday and ask “how do you lose that game” referring to Atlanta losing to a Carolina team that was 1-12 heading into the matchup. And while technically the Falcons are not eliminated from playoff contention, Dylan believes the loss could have been a “knockout blow”.

Dylan opens with a preview on the Falcons matchup with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, a game in which Dylan believes is a “must win” game and that they are a better team with better talent and realistically, there is no excuse for them not to win.

Dylan opens up with some talk on the Falcons as they get set for the Carolina Panthers, who comes in at 1-12, however despite their record, Dylan says the Panthers will come in and play hard to get the win, but he does expect the Falcons to find success against Carolina.

Dylan opens up with some Falcons talk and says that it is time to “turn the page” and no longer focus on the loss to the Bucs and begin thinking of what it will take to ensure a win over the Panthers on Sunday. And while they are 1-12, Dylan states that the defensive front, led by Derrick Brown, is stout and can potentially cause some problems for the Falcons, therefore he hopes that Atlanta will...

Dylan opens up with talk on the Falcons and the latest on injuries that were suffered to several players in Sundays loss and reacts to comments from Arthur Smith, who told the media that it will be a process this week in seeing which players will be healthy to play on Sunday.

Dylan reacts and shares his thoughts on the Falcons loss to the Bucs on Sunday and he credits the Falcons for beating themselves in the 29- 25 loss thanks to two missed field goals, a safety and an interception. Dylan adds that despite the loss, the Falcons can still win the division and make the playoffs.

Dylan opens up with talk on the Falcons as they get ready for the Bucs on Sunday, a game in which Dylan explains the Falcons can create some more separation from the rest of the pack vs a potential three way tie if the Bus get the win and the Saints win against the Panthers.

Dylan opens up the show with some talk on the Falcons as they get set for the Bucs on Sunday in a game which Dylan believes is a “swing game” and could continue to help the Falcons with creating some wining the NFC South. And while Dylan believes that stopping the run game will be key for the Falcons, he acknowledges that with the potential of AJ Terrell being out this week, Mike Evans could pose...