Falcons Audible Presented By At&t

Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack discuss a 2023 Falcons campaign that ended with the team parting ways with head coach Arthur Smith. They break down the reasons for that dismissal and what owner Arthur Blank and team CEO Rich McKay said about it, plus a look ahead to what's important during the coaching search and why this offseason is as important as any in recent memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss Arthur Smith's departure as Atlanta Falcons head coach, reflect on the 2023 season, talk NFL draft and opponents, and what is next for the Falcons in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss the origin of his unique name, his strong bond with his mother, being pushed by his sister (who is a fitness trainer and his unusual road traveled from high school to Southern Illinois to his multiple NFL stops before finding a home in Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D.J. Shockley and Dave Archer talk all things Atlanta Falcons, breakdown the Chicago Bears matchup and what is ahead vs the New Orleans Saints.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney discuss a difficult, all-three-phases loss to the Bears and why it showed the inconsistencies that have plagued the Falcons all season long. They also take a close look at the state of the quarterback position, including Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder and possible changes coming this offseason. Scott and Tori wrap things up by detailing how the Falcons can still emerge with an NFC South title despite finishing with a losing record. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, why the Falcons got beat handily in snowy Chicago (00:05:16): Inconsistency, turnovers define Falcons season (00:07:58): Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder and QB inconsistencies over three-year span (00:14:25): Why quarterback position will define Falcons offseason (00:17:33): How Falcons can still win NFC South despite Bears lossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons rookie cornerback Clark Phillips III joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss the unbreakable bond with his brother (also a cornerback), growing up in a church his family founded and the source of his confidence on the field. He also talks about his choice to attend Utah over Ohio State and how he got super into roller skating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ  discuss Taylor Heinicke's performance as the starting quarterback in the Falcons vs. Colts game and shine a spotlight on exceptional players, highlight the keys to a Falcons victory against the Bears in week 17, the stakes, and the State of the NFC South. Bringing it all together with NFL Christmas memories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and Scott Bair break down the best Falcons performance of the season, a 29-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. They break down Taylor Heinicke’s standout performance and why the Falcons were able to put together a clean, four-quarter game with contributions from every phase of the game. Amna Subhan also joins the podcast to discuss how the Falcons defense was able to control the game up front and how Jessie Bates has become such a valuable player Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, why Falcons performance felt so complete (00:03:55): Is this potential realizing performance too little, too late? (00:06:53): How the Falcons were able to generate so much QB pressure (00:15:37): How Taylor Heinicke set the tone for this Falcons win (00:20:24): What comes next vs. Chicago and New Orleans; and why Falcons fans should root against Tampa BaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons safety DeMarcco Hellams joins Scott Bair and Terrin Waack to discuss his football journey, dating back to high school memories and running through his college days at Alabama. Hellams is in his rookie season with the Falcons, but he came to Atlanta with a history of success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ breakdown the Falcons vs. Panthers week 15 matchup, discussing the errors that cost the Atlanta Falcons this game and how to avoid making the same mistakes in the future. Derek, Dave, and DJ also pinpoint the keys to a Falcons victory against the Colts in week 16.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and Scott Bair detail what went wrong in a rain-soaked loss to the Carolina Panthers, a game where the Falcons didn’t give up a touchdown yet still came up on the wrong end of the result. They discuss how that happened and what this development means for their playoff chase and their evaluation of Desmond Ridder and the long-term quarterback situation, in addition to some parallels between what happened last year at Carolina and what happened on Sunday. Timestamps (00:00:10): Intro, chronic issues show up against Panthers (00:06:28): Why Falcons defense continues to struggle late in games (00:11:00): Parallels between this loss at Carolina and what happened last year (00:15:20): What caused a change in outlook over the course of eight days (00:16:40): Desmond Ridder’s critical INT; what his turnovers mean in QB1 evaluation (00:21:34): Putting this loss in the context of the NFC SouthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons legend Tim Dwight joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to talk NFC championship vs the Minnesota Vikings, the 1998 season, and what makes Atlanta special. 00:00 - Intro00:57 - Track meets & the NFL Draft04:11 - From Iowa to Atlanta 06:26 - Importance of vets & being a true team10:23 - Evolution of kickoff return & taking big hits 13:02 - 1st kickoff return touchdown 14:37 - Atlanta during the ’98 season 16:13 - The Dirty Bird17:30 - Memories from Vikings showdown23:53 - Returning kick in Super Bowl 26:36 - Reflecting on careerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Falcons receiver Van Jefferson joins Scott Bair and Terrin Waack to discuss a wild Super Bowl experience with the Rams, where his wife went into labor in the middle of the game. He also breaks down what it was like growing up while his father Shawn Jefferson played receiver in the NFL and then was a position coach in the league, plus the impact of having a dad who played the same position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ break down the Falcons vs. Buccaneers week 14 matchup and discuss how the Falcons weathered the injury storm with the "next man up" mentality, identify the keys to victory against the Panthers in week 15, and discuss the beauty of playing in the National Football League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair, Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney break down why the Falcons loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14 was such a big deal within the context of the NFC South title chase. They explain why this loss falls on offense, defense and special teams, and why missed opportunities are becoming too common this season. Special guest Amna Subhan stops by to discuss why the Falcons depth is being tested before the crew discusses the response required after the Falcons lost a game they really wanted to win. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, why Bucs loss was a three-phase defeat (00:05:45): Why NFC South gets jumbled up and remains wide open (00:07:30): Younghoe Koo takes blame for Falcons loss (00:11:45): Falcons depth being tested by injury issues (00:16:00): Why this counts as a missed opportunity, maybe more (00:23:21): How Falcons must respond after big defeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Falcons defensive back Ray Buchanan joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to offer insight, untold stories about the Falcons 1998 season that ended in the Super Bowl. He also talks about his time in Atlanta, where he played from 1997-2003, and what it was like to represent the Falcons fan base.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons wide receiver Scotty Miller joins Tori McElhaney and Terrin Waack to essentially provide context to a few stories that McElhaney and Waack uncovered. He takes memory lane from his hometown of Barrington, Illinois, to his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their latest Super Bowl run and then landing in Atlanta with the Falcons. Miller has always been underestimated because of his size, but he has proven his abilities on field time and time again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derek, Dave, and DJ discuss the Atlanta Falcons defense, breakdown the Falcons vs. Jets game, talk about their worst weather-related NFL game memories, and how to defeat the Buccaneers and maintain the lead in the NFC South. Derek, Dave, and DJ also mention some noteworthy players from week 13 and look forward to the Falcons '98 celebration and Alumni game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Bair and Terrin Waack break down how the Falcons emerged from a rain-soaked road game against the New York Jets with their second straight win. It was earned with an excellent defensive performance and quality special teams in a game where field position was at a premium. They also detail how Jessie Bates came through yet again, why it was so encouraging to see Bud Dupree have such a strong showing and how the Falcons can take control of the NFC South. Timestamps (00:00:00): Intro, how Falcons found a way to beat Jets (00:05:20): Why Falcons offense couldn’t get going (00:8:20): Jessie Bates continues to make massive impact (00:10:00): What’s going right with Falcons defense (00:13:50): What Falcons can take from this win moving forward (00:17:11): Putting result in context within the NFC SouthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falcons legend Jamal Anderson joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney to discuss his storied Falcons career, one that started from humble beginnings, focusing the 1998 team that made it to the Super Bowl 25 years ago now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.