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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead. Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field. Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead. Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field. Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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Draft Preview Extravaganza! Falcons experts make their 1st round picks

4/23/2025
Join everyone you see and hear on the Atlanta Falcons channels as the entire staff gets together to make their predictions for who the team will select in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - D.J. Shockley 3:10 - Tori McElhaney 7:36 - Derek Rackley 10:46 - Terrin Waack 12:28 - Will McFadden 16:40 - Dave Archer 18:22 - Taylor Vismor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:27

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Full Falcons draft preview & first round predictions | Falcons Audible Podcast

4/22/2025
Derek, Dave, and D.J. are back with your comprehensive, in-the-weeds, nitty gritty, all-inclusive NFL draft preview. They debate all the top prospects that might be available for the Falcons in the first round, why each player or position group makes sense, as well as several trade scenarios that could be in the works on Thursday night. After addressing the later rounds and other positions of need, the guys finish off with their official predictions for the Falcons' first round pick. Let us know your predictions in the comments below! 0:31 - Intro 0:55 - Draft week game plan 2:20 - Addressing the edge 4:09 - Shock's top edge rushers 8:41 - Arch's top edge rushers 12:05 - Rack's first round strategy 19:31 - Options other than edge rusher 28:08 - Possible late-round selections 37:02 - Prediction time! 37:37 - Shock's first round prediction 38:18 - Arch's first round prediction 39:20 - Rack's first round prediction 40:14 - Wrap up & Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:55

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Draft week kickoff! What moves the Falcons could make in all 7 rounds

4/21/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney kick off draft week with their full, 7-round mock drafts for the Atlanta Falcons. They go through every prospect, pick, and trade the Falcons could make in the 2025 NFL draft and why each move would help the team win in the fall. Click the links below to follow along! Tori's mock draft: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/seven-round-mock-draft-trades-mykel-williams-trey-amos-jared-ivey Will's mock draft:https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/seven-round-mock-draft-mike-green-max-hairston-nfl Terrin's mock draft: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-seven-round-mock-draft-donovan-ezeiruaku-shavon-revel 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - It's draft week! 1:56 - 7-round mock draft 4:10 - First round moves 19:28 - Second round picks 28:31 - Rounds 3 & 4 37:12 - Rounds 5-7 41:13 - Mock draft recap 43:18 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:08

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6 shocking draft scenarios: How the Falcons could surprise us this year

4/17/2025
Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden for a wild ride through six different draft scenarios that would shock every Falcons fan. They debate the reality of each hypothetical move, as well as whether not it would be a good move for Atlanta. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Preparing for the unexpected 2:59 - Trade up for Abdul Carter 8:15 - Trade back to 27th, but... 11:41 - Trade out of first round 15:00 - Surprise at pick 15 17:45 - Move up to 7th overall 19:43 - Trade back to 32nd overall 24:29 - Recap & Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:00

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How to approach the 2025 NFL Draft: big picture draft needs for Atlanta | Falcons Audible Podcast

4/15/2025
Derek, Dave and D.J. are back! After catching up, they dive into the 2025 NFL Draft and give a big picture perspective of what the Atlanta Falcons need and how they could address needs on both sides of the ball. 0:31 - Intro 0:58 - Catching up with the guys 6:15 - Upcoming draft coverage 7:18 - Falcons' biggest needs 16:29 - Second most important need 20:35 - On the clock at 15th overall 29:45 - Addressing the QB position 35:00 - Fixing offensive explosiveness 38:42 - Arch's Top Prospects 39:42 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:29

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Which edge rusher makes the most sense for the Atlanta Falcons?

4/10/2025
Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden to talk everything edge rushers in the upcoming NFL draft. They analyze each prospect, giving their thoughts each player's strengths, weaknesses and potential fit on the team. 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Evaluating edge rushers 2:41 - Mike Green (Marshall) 8:03 - James Pearce Jr. (Tennessee) 13:18 - Mykel Williams (Georgia) 18:08 - Jalon Walker (Georgia) 22:58 - Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College) 26:14 - Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) 31:35 - Day 2 prospects 36:10 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:37:27

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LIVE Mock Draft, a Kirk Cousins update & more from NFL meetings | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

4/2/2025
Will McFadden is joined by Tori McElhaney, fresh off her trip to NFL annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. She gives an update on the Kirk Cousins situation and everything else she learned, including answering questions on both offense and defense. Then they dive into a LIVE mock draft, breaking down all of the possible moves the Falcons could make in the 2025 NFL draft. 0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Tori's trip to league meetings 3:10 - The Falcons & Kirk Cousins 8:45 - Starting Center Ryan Neuzil 10:10 - Answering questions on defense 15:50 - The makings of a mock draft 20:12 - LIVE Mock Draft 31:12 - Mock draft grades & recap 32:40 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:15

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Mailbag time! How can the Falcons "replace" Grady Jarrett? | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

3/27/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney open up the mailbag in today's episode, answering questions from Dirty Birds everywhere. They discuss the status of several position groups, whether or not fans can expect tackling improvements in 2025, and how the Falcons are approaching the defensive line after losing 10-year veteran Grady Jarrett. 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Status of WR Room 6:06 - "Replacing" Grady Jarrett 9:25 - Addressing the kicker position 13:45 - Possibility of adding another center 19:11 - Future of the Falcons' secondary 24:45 - Making tackling improvements 31:13 - League owners meetings preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:37

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Watermelons, Barndominiums and Leonard Floyd's return to Atlanta | Falcons in Focus

3/25/2025
Tori McElhaney sits down with new Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd to talk about his past, his hobbies, reuniting with Head Coach Raheem Morris and what he thinks is harder than playing football in the NFL. 0:11 - Intro 0:31 - Joining the Atlanta Falcons 2:01 - Growth since draft day 3:09 - Reuniting with Raheem Morris 4:51 - Returning to Georgia 6:10 - Finish that Quote 8:50 - Farming aspirations 13:16 - Rapid fire questions 14:57 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:22

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What to make of the Atlanta Falcons’ start to free agency

3/21/2025
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel, unless noted in a direct quote. Will, Tori and Terrin dive into all things Atlanta Falcons free agency thus far, and share their thoughts on the Falcons’ moves and what’s happening around the NFC South. 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Atlanta Falcons Free Agency 00:40 - Kirk Cousins - What’s happening? 06:12 - Opinions on Falcons Free Agency 24:02 - NFC South Updates See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:35:16

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Atlanta Falcons release Grady Jarrett — Instant Reactions

3/10/2025
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in this podcast are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and not those of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted otherwise. Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney react to the shocking reports on Monday that the Falcons are releasing longtime defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. The fan favorite and team captain has been a franchise staple for a decade, but the move has some merits. Will and Tori process it all live on the mics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:23

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5 Wide Receivers the Atlanta Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

3/6/2025
Will McFadden and Terrin Waack take a look at several free agent wide receivers that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. Will and Tori also look ahead to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and what excites them. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Free Agent Wide Receivers 1:44 - Noah Brown 4:02 - Nick Westbrook-Ikhine 7:17 - Demarcus Robinson 8:45 - Amari Cooper 11:45 - In-House candidates 14:15 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:15

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5 Defensive Tackles the Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

3/6/2025
Will McFadden and Terrin Waack quickly recap a busy NFL combine before jumping into 5 potential free agency wide receivers that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - NFL Combine Recap 3:25 - Free Agent Defensive Tackles 4:20 - Javon Kinlaw 7:04 - B.J. Hill 8:53 - Bobby Brown III 12:20 - Jarran Reed 16:33 - Eddie Goldman 18:10 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:44

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Charles Davis, Nate Tice, Robert Mays & others discuss Falcons outlook for the 2025 NFL season

2/26/2025
Sam Monson, Charles Davis, Robert Mays, and Nate Tice join Atlanta Falcons team reporters Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack, & Will McFadden to discuss the Falcons potential for the 2025 NFL season during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:53

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Albert Breer, Nicole Auerbach & Cameron Wolfe give insights on Falcons options for 2025 NFL Draft

2/25/2025
Albert Breer, Nicole Auerbach & Cameron Wolfe join team reporters Tori McElhaney & Will McFadden on Radio Row for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Breer, Aurbach, and Wolfe share their thoughts and opinions on what Falcons fans could look forward to heading into this years NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:18

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5 Cornerbacks the Atlanta Falcons could consider in Free Agency

2/20/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney investigate potential free agency cornerbacks that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. Will and Tori also look ahead to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and what excites them. 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Salary Cap News 04:30 - 5 Potential Cornerbacks 04:40 - Carlton Davis 09:57 - Kristian Fulton 12:58 - Mike Hughes 18:10 - Eric Stokes 22:10 - Avonte Maddox 26:38 - 2025 NFL Scouting Combine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:57

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5 Edge Rushers the Atlanta Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network

2/19/2025
Terrin Waack and Will McFadden begin a series of position by position break downs in free agency, starting with the top edge rushers the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep and eye on moving forward. Read the full article here: https://atlfal.co.nz/4k2F60s 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Top Free Agent Edge Rushers 2:09 - Khalil Mack 5:36 - Josh Sweat 8:40 - Chase Young 13:00 - Joshua Uche 16:41 - In-house candidates 19:07 - Best of the rest 22:31 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:10

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What we’ve learned about Jeff Ulbrich & reaction to press conference | Falcons Final Whistle

1/27/2025
Join Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack as they react to Jeff Ulbrich’s first press conference as the Atlanta Falcons’ Defensive Coordinator. The two discuss what this hire could mean for the 2025 Atlanta Falcons season. 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Welcoming back Jeff Ulbrich 01:42 - Initial Reactions 04:30 - Multiplicity & Evolution 07:50 - Establishing Collaboration 09:15 - Lessons learned & change from NYJ 14:30 - Opportunity to change Atlanta Defense 16:00 - How things might have been 19:36 - Initial Thoughts on Ulbrich See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:20

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Is Jeff Ulbrich the right pick for defensive coordinator? | Falcons Final Whistle

1/24/2025
The Atlanta Falcons recently announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator, and the move was met with mixed reactions. Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney dig into why the fan base was divided and what Ulbrich brings to the table. Is Ulbrich’s track record enough, and which players stand to benefit from this hire? They close with some quick thoughts on the NFL Draft before Will heads off to the Senior Bowl. 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Mixed Fan Reactions 02:30 - Understanding the coaching hire decision 08:08 - Defensive performances that impress 12:20 - What players can stand to benefit from Ulbrich? 23:20 - Thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:28

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Atlanta Falcons hire Jeff Ulbrich as new Defensive Coordinator | Falcons Audible Podcast

1/21/2025
Derek, Dave, and D.J. react to the Atlanta Falcons new Defensive Coordinator and what having Jeff Ulbrich in the building will mean for the rest of the team. They also look ahead to the rest of the offseason, assessing what having Ulbrich could mean for the future and predicting what might be next for the Atlanta Falcons organization. 0:31 - Intro 1:03 - Falcons hire Jeff Ulbrich as Defensive Coordinator 1:52 - Initial reactions to Ulbrich hire 4:31 - How Ulbrich fits in Atlanta 13:03 - Ulbrich's past success 17:09 - What it means moving forward 19:48 - Next steps for Atlanta Falcons 26:45 - Key areas for improvement 36:23 - Finding a way to Rise Up 38:18 - Outro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:08