The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons
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Falcons coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot discuss the team's pursuit of quarterback Kirk Cousins and how he gives them a chance to win now. However, the Falcons may have been too eager and his signing is being reviewed by the NFL. Morris and Fontenot take us inside the major move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Atlanta native Qwan'tez Stiggers had to get a release from the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and a waiver from the National Football League to be eligible to enter the 2024 NFL draft after not playing in college. He had a fabulous Pro Day at B.E.S.T. Academy and could become the first player since Eric Swann (1992) to be drafted without playing in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons made a move to upgrade the quarterback position by agreeing to a deal with prospective free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings. The deal is worth $180 million with $100 million guaranteed. AJC columnist Mark Bradley drops by to help us analyze the major deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NFL Scouting Combine is over and several local players had strong interviews and performances. Now, the Falcons will get ready for free agency in their quest to improve the quarterback position. We also share a word on the passing of former AJC sports reporter Chris Mortensen, who covered the Braves and the Falcons before going on to become an NFL Insider for ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris are at the NFL scouting combine and are looking at several different ways to improve the quarterback position. The Falcons are having direct conversations with team executives and agents about players that might be available via trade or in free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The dust has started to settle as new coach Raheem Morris has named most of his coaching staff. Running backs coach Dwayne Ledford, quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates and running backs coach Michael Pitre were retained. We also talk to defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, secondary coach Justin Hood and inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud. We also get you ready for the upcoming NFL scouting combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot discusses the hiring of Raheem Morris as the franchise's 19th coach as he was finally introduced at a press conference almost two weeks after accepting the job. Morris discusses his new job and CBS analyst Matt Ryan and 49ers CB Isaiah Oliver drop by to help preview Super Bowl 58. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After trying to land former New England coach Bill Belichick, the Falcons signed Raheem Morris to a five-year contract to become the 19th head coach of the team. Former coach Dan Quinn and Rams general manager Les Snead stop by to help us understand more about Morris, who was with the Falcons from 2015-2000. Also, we look at his coordinators, Zac Robinson (offense), Jimmy Lake (defense) and Marquice Williams (special teams.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons have interviewed 13 candidates for the vacant head coaching job, including Bill Belichick and Raheem Morris, twice. Former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff discusses all of the parties involved: Bilichick, Arthur Blank, Rich McKay and Terry Fonteno and how they possibly could work together. Also, we hear Les Snead's recommendation for Morris in the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons have interviewed former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick for the head coach opening to replace Arthur Smith. The team has completed six interviews and are ready to interview the Lions' coordinators later on Friday and/or Saturday. Former Falcons interim coach Raheem Morris has been requested for an interview that has not been schedule yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the special Black Monday episode, Falcons owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay discuss the firing of former head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons have started their search and will consider several candidates for the position. Blank and McKay discuss their roles and the role of general manager Terry Fontenot as the franchise tries to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With their slim playoff hopes in the balance, the Falcons came out flat in the second half and got routed by the Saints, 48-17, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Derek Carr tossed four touchdowns and Desmond Ridder had a key interception in the third quarter that contributed to the Saints outscoring them 31-0 in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons, who won the previous meeting, need a victory over the Saints to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. The Saints are receiving some fine play from quarterback Derek Carr and have won three of their last four games. The winner will need the Bucs to lose to the Panthers in order to go to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With a chance to solidify their playoffs hopes, the Falcons were beaten 37-17 by the Chicago Bears on Sunday at historic Soldier Field. The game was played in a light snow storm that get steady at times. The Falcons fell behind 14-0 and were never really in the game as the offense sputtered with quarterback Taylor Heinicke at the controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons are set to face Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears for the second season in row. The Falcons won the meeting last season 27-24 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They will hit the road and face the Bears at historic Soldier Field on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Bears have won three of the last four games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke led the offense on seven scoring drives and the defense tormented Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew with six sacks in the 29-10 win on Sunday. The Falcons kept their playoff and division title hopes alive with the victory, which was some of the players felt was their best performance of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons, who have beaten just one team with a winning record this season, will seek to salvage the season with a win over the hot Indianapolis Colts. Taylor Heinicke will take over at quarterback for the Falcons, who have lost their last two games. The Falcons need to win-out to improve their playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder had a costly interception and running back Bijan Robinson had a costly fumble to help the Panthers pull out a 9-7 upset at Bank of America Stadium. The Falcons were not able to overcome the rainy and windy conditions as they dropped their second NFC South game in a row. The NFC South title now seems like a pipe dream and the playoffs look like a mirage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons defeated Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in the season opener. The Falcons, who are tied for first-place in the NFC South can't afford to stub their toe against the Panthers. They'll need to eliminate some of the mistakes that popped up in their loss to the Buccaneers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons had a fourth-quarter collapse on defense, a seven possession scoring drought on offense and two missed field goals by normally dependable kicker Younghoe Koo. Instead of taking control of the division, the Falcons find themselves in a three-way tie for first place with the Bucs and the Saints with four games to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons are in first place and are set to face the three-time defending NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Falcons won the previous meeting this season and will be looking to open a bigger lead in the race for the title and a playoff berth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons' defense held a team out of the endzone for the second consecutive game and were able to mount one touchdown drive and get two field goals from Younghoe Koo in order to prevail over the Jets, 13-8, at MetLife Stadium. The Falcons improve to 6-6 and picked up a game in the NFC South on the Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons, who are 1-4 on the road this season, know they'll face a prideful Jets team that was expected to be Super Bowl contenders with the addition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, with his injury the Jets spiraled back to the pack behind Zach Wilson and are currently 4-7. Tim Boyle will start at quarterback. The Falcons know first-hand that the Jets are a feisty bunch on defense from the 2022 joint practices which had several fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons defeated the Saints 24-15 to take possession of first place in the NFC South. The Falcons leaned on their rushing attack, running back Bijan Robinson caught a 26-yard touchdown pass and safety Jesse Bates III had two turnovers, including a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown. The Falcons improved to 5-6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons are handing the ball back to quarterback Desmond Ridder with the hopes of snapping a three-game losing streak when they face the rival New Orleans Saints in a battle for first place in the NFC South. The Saints could be without quarterback Derek Carr, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol He was replaced by Jameis Winston, but the Saints also have Falcons-killer Taysom Hill as an option. The winner takes sole possession of first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons have posted a 4-6 record over the first 10 games of the season. We take a look at the pass offense, rush offense, pass defense, run defense, special teams and coaching. The Falcons are one-game behind the Saints with seven games to play and two head-to-head meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons had busted plays and no rhythm in the passing attack as they went down to the Arizona Cardinals, 25-23, in Glendale Arizona. The Falcons took the lead in the fourth quarter with 2:33 to play, but the defense couldn't keep the Cardinals out of field goal range. The Falcons have now dropped three games in a row to a rookie quarterback, a third-string quarterback and a quarterback, who was coming off an 11-month layoff after knee surgery. To say the Falcons have stumbled into the bye would be a major understatement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Falcons (4-5) are set to face the Cardinals (1-8), who are expected to receive a boost from the return of quarterback Kyle Murray. The Cardinals are 1-13 since he tore the ACL in his right knee last December. Since, coach Kliff Kingsbury was fired and they hired former Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. The Cardinals also feature safety Budda Baker on defense and former UGA standout Jonathan Ledbetter has found a spot along the defensive line. He has made seven starts this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vikings, down to their third string quarterback, rallied to beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-28 when Joshua Dobbs tossed a 6-yard touchdown pass with 22 seconds to go in the game. The Falcons had two turnovers in the third quarter that were converted into 11 points. The Falcons took the lead on a Tyler Allgeier touchdown run, but the defense could not keep Dobbs out of the end zone. The Viking used a play that the Lions had success with against the Falcons earlier in the season against the Cover 4 red zone defense with a nickel back tucked inside. The Falcons are now 4-5 and have one game left before going to their bye week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Atlanta Falcons (4-4) are set to play the Minnesota Vikings (4-4) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Jaren Hall, a rookie fifth-round pick from Brigham Young, will get the start at quarterback for the Vikings. Hall will be making his first start in the NFL while the Falcons will likely counter with Taylor Heinicke as then need to score points and take care of the football. Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores will try to confuse opposing quarterbacks with his elaborate packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
