Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk as they react to the news of Michael Penix Jr. set to have season ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL. As they discuss and share their thoughts, they agree in feeling bad for the second year QB, however they believe the situation places the Falcons in a position in which they have to "protect themselves" in regards to how they decide to move forward with Penix Jr.'s absence.

The full 11-18-25 show from Dukes and Bell.

Will Michael Penix Jr. injury lead Falcons back into quarterback business? Ole Miss needs to 'push every chip in' on efforts to retain Lane Kiffin. Why Falcons failures began by not drafting a successor for Matt Ryan?

Is the Falcons process set up for head coaches to make right decisions? Dave Archer: Why can't Falcons 'finish the game?' Why Falcons players and coaches need to be held more accountable for issues.

Georgia helping prove how good of a coach Kirby Smart is. Falcons losing close games may be enough for Raheem Morris to be back. Gunner Stockton beats Arch Manning and wins his grandpa's award.

Falcons don't need a 'gap quarterback' if Michael Penix Jr. misses time. Falcons not making the gaming winning plays. 'Ultimate answer' from Falcons must be where they go from here.

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons and their status as we await the latest on Michael Penix Jr.'s injury. They then get into some Hawks talk and react to a call by Steve Holman in which he calls Dillon Brooks a "horrible person". After they get a laugh out of the Holman call, they discuss if the Hawks can maintain how well they have been playing even once Trae Young returns.

Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they discuss the injuries of Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London and what it means for the future for the team, especially in regards to Penix Jr. As their conversation continues, they share thoughts on if Penix Jr. will indeed miss significant time, how the team will address the quarterback position.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk and share more thoughts on their conversation with Dave Archer in which Carl notes Archer's comments in regards to the team being in majority of the games they have loss and why that may be the saving grace in regards to Raheem Morris and the team keeping him on board as the head coach.

Carl and Mike are joined by Connor Riley to discuss the Georgia Bulldogs win over Texas and how Kirby Smart is proving just how good of a coach Kirby Smart is.

Carl and Mike are joined by Dave Archer as they discuss the latest on the Falcons including the team's inability to not be able to "finish the game" in several situations which they could have won.

Carl and Mike are joined by The Water Boyz as they discuss the Falcons and the state of the franchise and the mood amongst the fanbase as they share their thoughts on if the team needs to make changes in the front office, coaching staff and player personnel.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk and share thoughts on why the Falcons went wrong a long time ago when they did not draft a successor for Matt Ryan knowing his time was winding down.

Carl and Mike get into some of the latest headlines as they share thoughts on reports of Lane Kiffin denying Ole Miss gave him an ultimatum in regards to if he plans to remain with the Rebels program or move on. As they discuss, Carl notes he believes Ole Miss needs to 'push every chip in' on an offer to Kiffin to prove to the fanbase they were willing to go all in on keeping Kiffin in Oxford.

Carl and Mike open up the show with Falcons talk and share their thoughts on whether or not the team may find themselves back in the quarterback business as Michael Penix Jr. has been placed on the IR with the potential of the injury being season ending and could result in missing time next season as well.

The full 11-17-25 show from Dukes and Bell.

Falcons 'have to find a way out' and create a winning culture. Why Falcons must looking in the mirror from top to bottom to fix problems. Falcons need to get ahead of NFL with necessary changes for a 'new plan'.

'Feels unrealistic' to believe Falcons will reach the playoffs. Falcons searching for 'real answers to turn the corner' and start winning. Falcons' special teams 'continue to hurt' them and need more accountability

Why a coaching change now could make Falcons fans more apathetic. James Franklin to Virginia Tech is no surprise. Falcons need 'everyone' to go back and evaluate themselves

Falcons need 'everyone' to go back and evaluate themselves. Falcons cannot leave 'no stone unturned' in search of solutions.

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons current status as they are now 3-7 on the season and in the midst of a five game losing streak and now have their second year quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. heading to the IR.

Carl and Mike continue with their Falcons conversation and Michael Penix Jr.'s injury which has him on the IR and Drake London's injury which has him out for Sunday's matchup with the Saints. As they discuss, they take calls from listeners and allow them to share thoughts on the status of the franchise.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk and share more thoughts on the injury to Michael Penix Jr. and why they believe there is a good chance the second year quarterback may not be back for the rest of the season as the Falcons have placed him on the IR.

Carl and Mike get right back into Falcons talk and share thoughts on if firing Raheem Morris now is the right move for the Falcons to which Mike believes the only reason for the team to be hesitant to make such a move is the uncertainty of who would come in to replace him.

Carl and Mike get into some Georgia talk as they react to the Bulldogs win over Texas and believe that despite there being initial doubt they could win a national championship this year, they are proving they very well will likely be in contention to win the championship this season.

Carl and Mike react to their picks results from the weekend and back to Falcons ta;lk and share thoughts on the role of special teams and agree the unit continues to make mistakes that hurt the team and there needs to be more accountability for special teams coordinator Marquice Williams.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue to share their thoughts on the loss to the Panthers which now has them sitting at 3-7 on the season and discuss what may be lacking in order for them to "find real answers to turn the corner' and start winning games.

Carl and Mike come back with Falcons talk and share thoughts on the team needing to figure things out and how they could go about doing so, which they believe changes within the coaching personnel may be the answer or at least a starting point.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue to share thoughts on the team suffering their fifth consecutive loss to which Mike believes they do not have the coaching staff to lead the team in the right direction. They also discuss whether or not Terry Fontenot has an argument in regards to "doing his part" to provide the team with the player personnel to be a playoff team.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk and agree "it is tough" to have optimism as a Falcons fan and agree at 3-7 it hard to argue the Falcons are better than teams like the Jets and Saints. As they discuss, they share thoughts on why they believe ultimately, the team's struggles begin with the coaching staff and even team management, however believe the talent is there for the Falcons to be better than they are.

Carl and Mike open up the show with thoughts on the Falcons loss to the Panthers and Michael Penix Jr. suffering an injury which has him being placed on the IR and Drake London suffering an injury which has him out for Sunday's game against the Saints. As they discuss, they agree "it's as bad as it's been" and the Falcons have to figure out how to get out of where they are and fix all of their problems.

The full 11-14-25 she from Dukes and Bell.

Conversation surrounding Patriots success should be same for Falcons. Bryant McFadden: Falcons too talented to be just a three win team.

Falcons can make it hard for Bryce Young taking away Panthers run game. Why Panthers pose several challenges for Falcons. The guys like Georgia to beat Texas but not willing to make them a pick.

Falcons should have gotten ahead of misinterpreted Michael Penix Jr. answer. Steve Koonin: Hawks still better off with Trae Young on the court.

Mike and Carl wrap up today's show with a look ahead to Sunday, and how you change the narrative and all the noise surrounding this Falcons team with a win.

Carl and Mike get into some college football talk as they share thoughts on the Georgia and Texas showdown to which they agree Georgia will get the win, however they believe Texas will not go down easily and the game will likely end with a relatively close score.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they revisit their previous conversation in regards to the misinterpretation of Michael Penix Jr.'s answer to who he speaks to with the Falcons to help with struggles could galvanize the team and help turn season around.

Carl and Mike are joined by Steve Koonin as they talk about how well the Hawks are playing despite Trae Young being out and why the team is better off with Young.

Carl and Mike come back with more thoughts on the Falcons and react to comments from Raheem Morris in regards to reports that Michael Penix Jr. does not have anyone with the Falcons he turns to and speaks with amid his struggles. As they discuss, they believe the Falcons should have gotten in front of the situation sooner, however agree it is good they have finally addressed to dispel whatever perceptions may have been derived from the misinterpretation.

Carl and Mike are joined by Sheena Quick as they preview the Falcons and Panthers

Carl and Mike get into some football talk as they react to an article which referenced issues the Packers have been having and how Matt LaFleur is reportedly beginning to come under fire and while they agree the Green Bay head coach is still doing a great job and should not be on the coaching hot seat, if the Packers were to actually move on from him, the Falcons should seriously consider bringing him to Atlanta