Falcons Brawl

Zinno & Beau discuss the big trade that moved the SF 49ers to the 3rd overall spot in the draft, right in front of the Falcons. How will it change what the Falcons will do? It's a QB discussion where Beau doesn't yell at Zinno and he tells which QB does Beau like the best. Plus, who will be the odd man out if the Falcons draft Penei Sewell?

Beau and Zinno discuss the Falcons additions in free agency and which ones will have the biggest impact this coming season. Plus, does any of this change draft strategy for Terry Fontenot. The guys address the Falcons identity and if having one is important. And Beau yells at Zinno for once again turning the conversation to the QB position.

Zinno & Beau discuss the Falcons decision to restructure Matt Ryan's contract (again) in an effort to get under the salary cap for 2021. What impact does this have on the team in the short and long term? Did Terry Fontenot have any other options on the table? The guys also discuss what free agents the Falcons may target now that free agency has begun. And do the Falcons have the worst social media department in all the NFL?

Beau & Zinno welcome Mike Conti of 92.9 The Game to join the Brawl and weigh in on the Falcons off-season with his thoughts on the QB position, the challenge Terry Fontenot has in front of him and whether it's possible to win now and plan for the future. The guys also discuss the possible restructure and cut candidates on the roster. Finally, they go through their mock draft with Mike Conti making the selection.

Zinno & Beau welcome Jason Butt, Falcons columnist for the AJC, to the Brawl as they (of course) talk about taking a QB in the draft. Jason discusses his columns of both trading up and trading back in the draft as well the idea of Julio Jones being traded. The guys answer the question of the bigger priority, win now? Or plan for the future? Finally, Jason gets to do his mock draft for the Falcons.

Our first guest joins the show! Hutson Mason of 680 The Fan & former UGA quarterback joins the show to give his take on the Falcons drafting fourth and what QB he likes the best in the draft. Plus the guys take a look at the other priorities for the team during the offseason and discuss how they should prioritize those moves. Also, Hutson makes his "mock draft."

Zinno & Beau discuss Falcons GM Terry Fontenot's comments about his draft philosophy and how that applies to whether or not the Falcons will take a QB in the draft. Also, how close are the Falcons to winning next season? And the guys continue their "mock draft" with Zinno doing the drafting this time around.

Zinno & Beau break down Super Bowl LV and what should the Falcons take away from the game. There is one area that Atlanta should try and emulate from the Super Bowl winners. Rumors continue to swirl around Matt Ryan ... is Ryan going to the Colts realistic? And Beau goes through his first mock draft of the offseason. Who does he take? Find out ...

Zinno and Beau discuss the blockbuster trade that went down in the NFL between the Rams and Lions and what does it mean for the Falcons? How should they proceed this offseason? Plus, the fellas predict what Matt Ryan would go for in a trade? What is Ryan's value now that Stafford was worth two first round picks?

Beau & Zinno discuss some of the coaching additions that Arthur Smith has made to his staff and why two certain hires have Zinno raving about a certain position group. The guys discuss roster construction and how the first moves made will be very telling for the direction of the team in the future. Finally, there is a Matt Ryan/Matt Stafford comparison ... always fun!

Zinno & Beau discuss how the Falcons new GM and new head coach presented themselves during their first introductions to the Atlanta media. The guys discuss the next steps in the plan for both men in these positions and how the first moves they make will be very telling about the direction for the organization. Plus, who will the coordinator & coach hires be for the Falcons.

Zinno & Beau discuss the reports that the Falcons have decided on Terry Fontenot as their new GM and Arthur Smith as their new head coach. The guys discuss the positives and negatives of these hires. The guys both wanted another candidate for the job, but debate what Arthur Smith brings to the table as exactly what the Falcons need going foward.

Zinno & Beau discuss the hiring of Falcons former HC Dan Quinn as the new DC in Dallas. Plus the guys continue to hope for Joe Brady to be the next Falcons HC and why it would be a great decision by the franchise. Zinno crosses one candidate off his list after Wild Card Weekend and finally, the guys predict that dominoes will start to fall fast later this week and hires will be made.

Zinno & Beau dissect the names that the Falcons have interviewed so far. One-by-one each name gets a thorough breakdown of the positives and negatives for each candidate. Both Zinno and Beau actually agree that some "dark horse" candidates may actually be the best fit for the Falcons in the long and short term. Plus the guy weigh out the whether it's better to hire a former OC or DC for the Falcons.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank & team president Rich McKay met with the Atlanta media after the final loss of the season to discuss the offseason. Zinno & Beau dive into what to take from what was said and continue the discussion on the head coaching/GM hire possibilities and Matt Ryan's future with the franchise. Plus, why Zinno thinks a bad situation could exist if they draft Justin Fields.

Zinno and Beau recap the Falcons loss to the Buccaneers and how the lack of a run game continues to be the cause of blown leads. Also, the guys debate Calvin Ridley's status as an "elite" WR in the league right now? Finally, should Julio Jones play the final two games and how important is it to his future trade value?

Mark Zinno and Beau Morgan start off the Falcons Brawl where they talk state of the Falcons and where the 2020 season went wrong. The fellas discuss if Raheem Morris is a realistic candidate for the head coaching job and who is more important to the turn-around of the franchise, the new head coach or the new GM. Plus, if you had to pick one to move on from next season, Matt Ryan or Julio Jones, who would it be?

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