Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

New Falcons defensive lineman Kentavius Street joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss the long road to recovery from a knee injury that delayed the start of his NFL career nearly two seasons and how it benefitted him down the line. He also details life away from the gridiron, including a childhood spent around his father's racing team and his interest in modern street racing cars as an adult. He also talks about how his passion for animals has prompted him to help rescue pets in need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ share their favorite moments from Atlanta Falcons 50 Years of Hip-Hop celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Highlight the most noteworthy plays from the Falcons' victory over the Saints,  answer questions from the Dirty Birds' nest, and spotlight the achievements of two exceptional players, Jake Matthews and Younghoe Koo.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney break down a vital victory over the New Orleans Saints and why it was so important to the Falcons and their players. They discuss the role of Jessie Bates III, Bijan Robinson and Desmond Ridder in a victory that vaulted the Falcons back atop the NFC South. The podcast wraps with a conversation about what’s required for the Falcons to sustain their positioning and finish with a division title for the first time since 2016. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, why victory over Saints was so important (00:07:33): Jessie Bates value vs. New Orleans, 2023 season (00:14:20): Why Bijan Robinson, Falcons run game was so impactful (00:18:51): What Falcons need from Desmond Ridder to win game (00:22:10): Optimism/Caution about Falcons chances to win NFC SouthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ break down the Falcons vs. Cardinals week 10 matchup by quarter, highlighting key moments from the game, weigh in on the ongoing Falcons Quarterback conversation, and look ahead at the Falcons schedule, specifically the Falcons vs. Saints week 12 matchup, which will take place after both teams' bye week in week 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons’ Week 10 loss to Arizona and where the team stands entering the bye. That discussion focuses on an uncertain quarterback situation, defensive inconsistency and what needs to be fixed for the Falcons to make a real run at the NFC South.   00:00 - Intro 00:52 - Analyzing loss & state of Falcons 07:32 Falcons QB Situation 15:29 - Issues that Falcons must fix 20:23 - State of NFC South with seven games leftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie defensive lineman Zach Harrison joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss life as a five-star, top-10 recruit and all the attention (both good and bad) that comes with it. The Ohio State product also details why he has always been into the NFL Draft, yet couldn't watch the year he was eligible and got selected by the Falcons. He also explains why support from a family that wasn't obsessed with football was so important to his athletic experience.00:00 - Intro 00:19 - NFL Drafts & Weddings 02:15 -  Football family & trivia with Mom 09:00 - 2023 NFL Draft - Uno Reverse 11:25 - Ohio State & Football Dreams 25:45 - Rapid Fire QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek and DJ analyze player performance from the Falcons vs. Vikings matchup, talk about Taylor Heinicke's performance as the starting quarterback, identify the reoccurring problems that the Falcons have faced this season, talk about the keys to a Falcons victory against the Cardinals in week 10, and where the Falcons stand in the NFC South.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons loss to the Minnesota Vikings, analyzing where things went wrong and why it should be considered a missed opportunity. Taylor Heinicke’s performance goes under the microscope, in addition to points off of turnovers and explosive plays given up by the defense. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, what went wrong in loss to Vikings (00:04:46): Why this should be considered a missed opportunity (00:06:20): How turnovers, red-zone opportunities impacted game (00:10:05): Breaking down Taylor Heinicke’s first Falcons start (00:15:45): How to get your BOGO Big Zax Snax deal (00:17:10): Younghoe Koo’s performanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons punter Bradley Pinion joins Scott Bair and Terrin Waack to discuss his Punts for Purpose initiative and how a life-changing trip to Africa motivated him to get involved helping those in need living there. He also discussed how he got into punting -- he's never played another position -- his passion for rescue animals and things you might not know about his unique position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss Grady Jarrett's season-ending injury and the impact it will have on The Atlanta Falcons, break down the Falcons vs Titans matchup, talk about Taylor Heinicke stepping in week 8, the keys to a Falcons victory against the Minnesota Vikings, and delve into the X's and O's of special teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney break down the Falcons' 28-23 loss to the Tennessee Titans on the latest episode of the Falcons Final Whistle podcast, presented by Zaxby’s. There’s a particular focus on the quarterback situation, after Desmond Ridder played the first half and Taylor Heinicke played the second. Scott and Tori present the details of that situation, as explained by head coach Arthur Smith and Ridder. They also break down Taylor Heinicke’s performance in the second half and the costly explosive plays allowed by the defense. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, what’s coming up on Falcons Final Whistle (00:01:48): What Arthur Smith, Desmond Ridder said about halftime QB switch (00:10:15): Evaluating Taylor Heinicke’s performance versus Titans (00:21:20): On defensive effort that allowed four explosive TDs (00:26:05): Why Falcons continue to hover near .500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons receiver KhaDarel Hodge joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his unorthodox path through college football and the NFL, a position switch and how growing up in a small Mississippi town helped shape him. He also details how he became a social media star through TikTok videos that have gone viral.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ explore where the Falcons are now and where they could go, and dive into the keys to a Falcons victory against the Tennessee Titans in week 8.   00:00 - Intro01:21 - Topics 01:45 - Favorite play of the game05:57 -  Where are we now, and where is the ceiling?22:03 - Keys to victory vs TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Terrin Waack and Tori McElhaney break down a big win over the Tampa Bay Bucs that vaulted the Falcons into first place in the NFC South. They detail how the Falcons overcame three lost fumbles with goal-to-go to pull out a big win. Defense made another big stand to keep the Falcons in the game and gave them a chance to set up Younghoe Koo’s game-winner as time expired. We also go over what needs to get fixed and how close they are to being pretty darn good. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, takeaways from big win in Tampa (00:05:55): Why winning games with so many turnovers is not sustainable (00:08:13): Breaking down Desmond Ridder’s turnovers, performance (00:10:58): Falcons run game without Bijan Robinson (00:14:35): How to evaluate a big win with some critical mistakes (00:19:00): How Desmond Ridder can help Falcons level upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons cornerback joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss what it's like playing in his hometown and the ability to stay connected with a family that's so important to his success, plus the strong bond he shares with fellow defensive backs. He also details why he gives so much back to his alma mater, Westlake High School, a place that meant so much to him growing up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ break down the X’s and O’s of the Falcons vs. Commanders matchup, highlight the moment Calais Campbell recorded his 100th career sack in the NFL, and go over the NFC South standings and the keys to a Falcons victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott, Terrin and Tori break down a missed opportunity to beat the Washington Commanders, breaking down where things went wrong for the Falcons in their first home loss of the season. They focus on pivotal moments in the fourth quarter, including a decision to go for a 2-point conversion late, and some procedural issues uncharacteristic of Arthur Smith teams. They also look at the Falcons run game, Desmond Ridder’s interceptions and the fact that the Falcons are too often losing the turnover battle, and finish things off by honoring Calais Campbell after he secured his 100th sack. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, why Falcons missed opportunity to beat Washington (00:04:05): What Arthur Smith said about pivotal fourth-quarter moments (00:14:33): Why Falcons couldn’t overcome rushing issues (00:19:05): Why losing the turnover battle has proven so costly (00:24:15): How to get your BOGO Big Zax Snak from Zaxby’s (00:24:40): Calais Campbell’s 100th sackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie left guard Matthew Bergeron joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss life growing up in Quebec, Canada, and how he was introduced to football, got a scholarship to Syracuse as a complete unknown and overcame a language barrier as a native French speaker after coming to the United States. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Falcons French 101 02:46 - Journey from Canada to play in NFL  12:22 - Learning English & language of Football 15:46 - Getting First Start 19:20 - COVID & Importance of Family 21:30 - Draft night & representing Canada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ break into the Falcons vs. Texans game identifying the game MVPs, matchup highlights, evaluating Desmond Ridder's performance, and discussing the keys to a week 6 victory vs the Washington Commanders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack break down the Falcons big, come-from-behind win over the Houston Texans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Demond Ridder’s role in it. The second-year quarterback silenced some skeptic with the best performance of his professional career, rebounding well after two subpar performances prompted questions about a possible QB change. We detail the game-winning drive, Younghoe Koo’s decisive field goal, Kyle Pitts, Drake London and another solid defensive performance by Ryan Nielsen’s crew. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, recapping how Falcons beat Texans (00:01:05): Evaluating Desmond Ridder’s performance vs. Houston (00:06:10): How Falcons found rhythm in the passing game (00:08:20): Breaking down game-winning drive, Younghoe Koo’s FG (00:12:58): Bijan Robinson proving human before going superhuman again (00:16:35): What must get better to beat Washington CommandersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.