Locked On Falcons - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Falcons

Aaron reacts to the news that WR Calvin Ridley will miss the Atlanta Falcons' Week 5 game against the New York Jets in London. He discusses how big a loss Ridley is to the Falcons lineup and the challenges his absence presents for the Falcons offense. Then, he breaks down ways in which tight ends Kyle Pitts and Hayden Hurst can step up and help fill the void, along with Cordarrelle Patterson. Then, he discusses whether Arthur Smith will make the necessary adjustments to his offense and what it will tell us about him as a head coach and play-caller. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by John Butchko (Locked On Jets) to preview the Week 5 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets in London. First, Aaron discusses the impact of the mid-week injury report and how the Falcons overcome the possible loss of safety Erik Harris this weekend. Then, John joins the show to discuss Zach Wilson's inconsistent play, the Jets defensive success, Kyle Pitts and Matt Ryan's disappointing 2021 seasons so far, and whether the Falcons are rebuilding under new head coach Arthur Smith. John writes for Gang Green Nation. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down the impact of the season-ending injury to CB Isaiah Oliver and how critical it is that the Falcons get more out of Kyle PItts and Calvin Ridley on offense. He looks at the team's roster moves, including moving Oliver and punter Cam Nizialek to injured reserve and what their potential replacements might do on defense and special teams. He also is joined by Allen Strk (The Falcoholic) to discuss why playmakers like Pitts and Ridley haven't performed up to expectations so far this year. Then, Aaron breaks down why he doesn't think increasing Cordarrelle Patterson's workload is going to cure the Falcons' ailments. Allen is on Twitter: @allenstrk. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Allen Strk (The Falcoholic) to recap the Atlanta Falcons' Week 4 loss to the Washington Football Team and discuss their thoughts on the first month of new head coach Arthur Smith's tenure. They discuss Matt Ryan's "flawless" performance against Washington, Cordarrelle Patterson's usage, and ways the Falcons can get more out of their defense moving forward before assessing Arthur Smith's play-calling and impact on the team through four weeks of the 2021 season. Allen is on Twitter: @allenstrk. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron shares his takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons' 34-30 loss to the Washington Football Team in Week 4. He summarizes the highs and lows of the game along with the late-game mistakes that cost the Falcons another fourth-quarter lead, and hands out grades for the offense, defense and special teams before discussing whether this game showcased "real" progress for the team. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron shares his keys to victory and final score prediction for the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 4 matchup against the Washington Football Team. First, he discusses the injury status of players like A.J. Terrell, Russell Gage, and Marlon Davidson before discussing the keys to victory. He discusses the potential for a fast start by the Falcons, the matchup in the trenches, and their ability to create turnovers before giving his final score prediction. Last, Aaron answers listener questions about positives to look forward in Week 4, whether the playbook is limited due to poor line play, overused phrases comparing players to dogs, and Kaleb McGary's performance so far this year. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by David Harrison (Locked On Washington Football Team) to preview the Week 4 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Football Team. First, Aaron breaks down the impending returns of guard Josh Andrews and cornerback Kendall Sheffield from the injured reserve. Then, the pair discuss the causes of Washington's defensive downturn and if the struggling Falcons offense is the ideal matchup to get things back on track. They discuss Washington's offensive identity, which team will get off to a faster start, the mismatches in the trenches, and a key Falcon player to keep an eye on. David is on Twitter: @DHarrison82. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down the All-22 film from the Atlanta Falcons' Week 3 win over the New York Giants. He discusses how the subpar results from the Falcons offense through three games is due to the worst-case scenarios coming true for every aspect of the team's offense, including their quarterback play, running game, offensive line, receivers and play-calling. Then, he discusses the schematic changes that led to a career day for Isaiah Oliver in Week 3, as well as if Jalen Mayfield's improvement was thanks to questionable decisions by the Giants. Then, he gets into why Kyle Pitts was so quiet and how the Falcons can avoid that result in future games, as well as ways in which the team can improve upon down Week 3 performances from Matt Ryan and Calvin Ridley. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Dave Choate (The Falcoholic) to recap the good and bad from the Atlanta Falcons' Week 3 win over the New York Giants. Dave discusses whether we should be focused on the positives from the end of the Giants game or the negatives from earlier in the game. Then, he shares the standout players on both offense and defense, including Cordarrelle Patterson, Lee Smith and Isaiah Oliver before discussing Matt Ryan's inconsistent performance and what the Falcons need to do to get better play from him and the rest of the offense. Dave is on twitter: @TheFalcoholic. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron shares his takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons' ugly 17-14 win over the New York Giants in Week 3. He summarizes the ups and downs of the game, gives out grades for the Falcons offense, defense, and special teams, before discussing what changes need to be made on both offense and defense to get this team performing better. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down keys to victory for the Atlanta Falcons in their Week 3 matchup against the New York Giants and looks ahead to the future to see if we're seeing the final days of QB Matt Ryan in Atlanta. He discusses the addition of another widebody to the Falcons' practice squad before diving into his expectations for Week 3 and whether this is the best chance for the Falcons to "break out" and "get right." Then he discusses the increased criticism and lack of patience surrounding Arthur Smith's early tenure in Atlanta and whether the team can start winning to "justify" their offseason actions or in some cases, inactions. Then, he gets into whether or not those offseason decisions were all part of a bigger plan on how to move on from Matt Ryan by positioning themselves to take a quarterback at the top of next year's draft. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Patricia Traina (Locked On Giants) to preview the Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants matchup in Week 4. First, Aaron discusses the injuries to WR Russell Gage and CB A.J. Terrell, and whether their replacements can fill their shoes. Then, Patricia joins the show to break down the Giants' strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the ball. She discusses Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Leonard Williams, James Bradberry, the Giants offensive line, pass rush and secondary on today's episode to see what is at stake for both the Falcons and Giants entering Week 3. Patricia is on Twitter: @Patricia_Traina. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron reviews the All-22 film from the Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and answers listener questions. He discusses the team signing punter Dustin Colquitt to the practice squad and what it means for the rest of their specialists. After, he discusses the team working out WR John Brown and why his help could be useful sooner versus later.  Then, he discusses what he saw on the film from the Falcons interior offensive line, whether there were improvements and how it's impacting Matt Ryan and the rest of the offense, before looking at why the defense couldn't stop Tom Brady's deep ball and what it says about the Falcons' safeties and linebackers. He then answers a listener question about Mykal Walker's limited snaps and whether or not he could provide a boost for the team at outside or inside linebacker in the future. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Adnan Ikic (The Falcoholic) to recap the Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to see if there are signs of progress. Adnan breaks down why he thinks the arrow is pointing up for the Falcons, Cordarrelle Patterson's emergence, Matt Ryan's performance, and where the Falcons' offensive line needs to improve. They also discuss whether the team can get better in the trenches and in terms of their pass rush. Adnan is on Twitter: @SayWhichWay. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron shares his takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons 48-25 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. He summarizes the game and looks at some questionable decisions by head coach Arthur Smith, before discussing the play-calling and the explosiveness on offense, progress made by the offensive line, and the struggles on special teams. He discusses whether the outcome of this game should be looked "glass half-full" or "glass half-empty." Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron discusses what's at stake this weekend and this season for the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Arthur Smith, and quarterback Matt Ryan. He discusses the importance of the Falcons improving in Week 2, and how it could help better evaluate a player like Kaleb McGary or a coach like Arthur Smith. Then, he discusses Matt Ryan's tenuous future in Atlanta and how it's tied to winning. He breaks down how Ryan's contract makes it difficult for the Falcons to justify continuing to pay him if they're not getting results on the field, why the Justin Fields vs. Kyle Pitts conversation isn't going away, and learning past lessons from teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in regards to the Falcons finding a successor to Ryan down the road. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by David Harrison (Locked On Bucs) to preview the Atlanta Falcons' Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. First, Aaron breaks down the three practice-squad additions made by the Falcons on Wednesday, including if these players will help solve their ongoing problems in the trenches. Then, he and David discuss what they learned about both the Falcons and Bucs in their Week 1 games, what they expect to see from their respective teams heading into Week 2, what will change, what will stay the same, and if the Falcons can pull off the upset. David is on Twitter: @DHarrison82. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron reviews the All-22 film from the Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles while also answering listener questions about scheme, play-calling and execution. He compares the offensive and defensive play-calling of Arthur Smith and Dean Pees, respectively to their predecessors: Dirk Koetter and Raheem Morris to see if there were any gains made. He also discusses how the Falcons used their diverse personnel groupings to get an advantage with their rushing attack early on and why they could not sustain their offense in the red zone and later in the game. Then he answers a listener question about the Falcons re-embracing the "Dirty Birds" moniker and whether or not the team should switch to a different blocking scheme to maximize Matt Ryan's remaining years. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Matt Karoly (Talkin' Birdy Podcast) to further break down the Atlanta Falcons' 32-6 Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Matt shares his main takeaways from the game, including his disappointment with the team's offense and red-zone efficiency and the defense's lack of aggressiveness. He also discusses the positives, such as Cordarrelle Patterson's role and the defense getting some needed stops. They discus whether or not the Falcons should make a switch from Jalen Mayfield at left guard, and what are some of their favorite and least favorite "overreactions" from this first game. Matt is on Twitter: @mattkaroly Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron shares his takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons 32-6 Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He summarizes the game including the strong start for the Falcons offense followed by stagnation along with the ups and downs of the team's defense. Then, he hands out grades for the passing and rushing attacks on both sides of the ball as well as special teams. He also discusses Matt Ryan, the offensive line, Arthur Smith's play-calling, the lack of pass rush and wonders if rookie left guard Jalen Mayfield was set up to fail. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron previews his projections for the Atlanta Falcons and the rest of the NFL, including his Super Bowl pick for the 2021 season. First, he discusses Deion Jones' contract restructure, what it means for the team's current cap, and Jones' future in Atlanta. Then, he projects the Falcons final record, if they make the playoffs and who he thinks will win the Super Bowl this year. Then he gets into his statistical projections this season for various Falcons individuals including Matt Ryan, Mike Davis, Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and Grady Jarrett. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Lou DiBiase (Locked On Eagles) to preview the Week 1 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles. First, Aaron discusses the Falcons Week 1 injury report and the decision to place CB Kendall Sheffield on the injured reserve. Then, he is joined by Lou to look at the most intriguing storylines and matchups between the Falcons and Eagles for Sunday's Week 1 action. They discuss the Eagles' strengths along the trenches and the Falcons' weakness there, contrasted with the Falcons' talented skill players going up against the Eagles' deficiencies there, as well as the chess match between the two opposing coaching staffs. Lou is on Twitter: @DiBiaseLOE. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Charles McDonald (For The Win), who shares his expectations for the Atlanta Falcons entering the season and what statistical benchmarks the team should try to hit in order to find success this year. First, Aaron breaks down the Falcons re-signing RB Qadree Ollison to the practice squad and the team working out a bunch of specialists. Then, Charles joins the show to share what he thinks the Falcons' floor and ceiling are for the upcoming season, along with what schematic differences head coach Arthur Smith and defensive coordinator Dean Pees will bring to each side of the ball. Then they play a game where Charles reacts to some statistical benchmarks the Falcons could hit in order to have a successful 2021, including their red-zone efficiency, the run game, Matt Ryan's ranking, Kyle PItts' production, the defensive ranking, and sack production. Charles is on Twitter: @FourVerts. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Jeff Schultz (The Athletic) to discuss the expectations surrounding the Atlanta Falcons entering 2021 and beyond under new head coach Arthur Smith. Jeff and Aaron discuss Falcons owner Arthur Blank's decision-making behind the hiring of Smith, how much the team's success over the years has been spearheaded by their offense, and whether the defense will finally step up. They then discuss the pressure not only on Smith to succeed sooner vs. later, but also on quarterback Matt Ryan and what it could mean for his future in Atlanta.  Jeff is on twitter: @JeffSchultzATL. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Brian Peacock (Peacock & Williamson) to discuss the strengths, weaknesses, floor and ceiling of the Atlanta Falcons entering 2021. First, Aaron breaks down the practice-squad additions of WR Keelan Doss and OLB James Vaughters before Brian joins to show to discuss the Falcons' potential to create mismatches with rookie TE Kyle Pitts and whether the offense will be held back from a lack of a run game. Brian also discusses concerns about the Falcons pass rush and interior offensive line and if they'll prevent the team from reaching their ceiling as a wildcard contender in the NFC South this year.  Brian is on Twitter: @BDPeacock. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Manscaped Fellas, don't gamble on shaving your balls with the wrong tools! Choose MANSCAPED™, Your Balls Will Thank You™! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code LOCKEDON at manscaped.com. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Maria Martin (11 Alive Sports) to discuss the expectations surrounding the Atlanta Falcons entering the 2021 season. Aaron breaks down the team's signing of running back Wayne Gallma before Maria joins to opine about the Falcons potential record, Matt Ryan's future, Kyle Pitts' potential, the defense's ability to come together and what could hold back this Falcon team from reaching the playoffs this year. Maria is on twitter: @Ria_Martin. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. NorthOne With NorthOne, you'll never pay overdraft or NSF fees again, saving you hundreds of dollars per month. To get started, visit apply.northone.com/locked. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down the Atlanta Falcons practice squad additions and waiver claims before being joined by Jeff Schultz (The Athletic) to discuss Arthur Blank's comments on Julio Jones' departure. Aaron breaks down the Falcons additions to the practice squad, the release of long snapper Josh Harris and whether the newest Falcon in Colby Gossett could challenge rookie Jalen Mayfield to start at left guard for the season opener with Josh Andrews and others headed to injured reserve.  Then, Jeff joins the show to discuss the why and how of the Julio Jones trade as seen by Falcons owner Arthur Blank and other people within the organization, and whether Julio's practice habits and/or other factors were at the core of the divorce. Jeff is on twitter: @JeffSchultzATL. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. NorthOne With NorthOne, you'll never pay overdraft or NSF fees again, saving you hundreds of dollars per month. To get started, visit apply.northone.com/locked. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron reacts to the Atlanta Falcons final cuts and breaks down their initial 53-man roster. He discusses the biggest surprise cuts before jumping into the discussion over whether the team will still pursue a veteran passer to back up Matt Ryan. He discusses which offensive lineman barely missed the cut, and whether we'll see more roster moves from the Falcons to shore up and/or shuffle depth later this week. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. NorthOne With NorthOne, you'll never pay overdraft or NSF fees again, saving you hundreds of dollars per month. To get started, visit apply.northone.com/locked. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron discusses the lingering questions he still has about the Atlanta Falcons entering the 2021 season. He revisits his expectations for past Falcon teams since 2014 as an exercise to better inform his expectations for this year's team before diving into some of the questions he had about the team before camp and whether he got definitive answers after camp. Then he discusses whether or not that indicates if he should be more or less confident that those questions won't linger throughout the upcoming season as a way to determine if this team will find success or failure in 2021. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. NorthOne With NorthOne, you'll never pay overdraft or NSF fees again, saving you hundreds of dollars per month. To get started, visit apply.northone.com/locked. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron shares his takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons' 19-10 preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. He gives the summary of a game where both teams were selective with their usage of starters before handing out grades for the Falcons offense, defense and special teams. He then discusses the last few remaining roster spots up for grabs, including the ongoing battle between Josh Rosen and Feleipe Franks to be the backup quarterback, and whether the team will regret not playing their starters more this preseason. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. NorthOne With NorthOne, you'll never pay overdraft or NSF fees again, saving you hundreds of dollars per month. To get started, visit apply.northone.com/locked. RunYourPool Check ‘em out TODAY and get $10 off at RunYourPool.com and use promo code LockedOn at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down which Atlanta Falcons players are fighting for roster spots entering the team's final preseason game vs. the Cleveland Browns. He discusses the probability of seeing the Falcons starters going up against the Browns' backups, and why it makes sense for the Browns to sit their starters, but not for the Falcons. Then he breaks down which offensive players are roster locks and which spots are up for grabs. He does the same for the defense and special teams, before discusing if the Falcons are going to have to find ways to free up cap space to make it all work. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron discusses the Atlanta Falcons player that has been the biggest surprise of the summer for him and is also joined by David Harrison (Locked On Washington Football Team) to discuss expectations for the Falcons' upcoming Week 4 opponent entering the season. First, he revisits the conversation surrounding the Falcons addition of Josh Rosen to make one final point before moving into a discussion of the team's emerging, young edge-rushers in Ade Ogundeji and Jacob Tuioti-Mariner. He breaks down how Tuioti-Mariner has shown steady progress and growth every year, including this summer.  Then, he is joined by David to break down if Washington has made significant improvements to their offense this offseason, what pieces are still missing to complete one of the top defenses in the NFL, and what training camp competitions are most critical to their upcoming 2021 success. David is on Twitter: @DHarrison82. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down the Atlanta Falcons signing QB Josh Rosen and whether he could become the next reclamation project of head coach Arthur Smith. He discusses the "surprise" release of RB Javian Hawkins and the other Falcons cuts to get under the 80-man roster limit and what led to Hawkins falling out of favor in Atlanta. Then, he takes a deep look at why Rosen failed to deliver in previous stints in Arizona and Miami and whether Atlanta is a better environment for him to succeed. He looks back at the history of successful reclamation projects like Chris Chandler and Ryan Tannehill, what they had in common and if the same factors play for or against Rosen in Atlanta. The Falcoholic Live 2021 Falcons Draft Party, Day 2: https://youtu.be/j5jYPNI1AhQ?t=9274 Samuel Gold's “Why Josh Rosen is a BUST Film Room” breakdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9lkYh4yeqo Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down what schematic changes new Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees has implemented so far in the preseason, before being joined by Patricia Train (Locked On Giants) to talk about the New York Giants' biggest storylines entering 2021. Aaron gives an update on the Falcons ongoing search to find a new backup quarterback and whether we'll see a significant addition made this week. Then he breaks down the different coverage shells and fronts that Pees has instituted so far this preseason and how much that differs from the defense we saw under Dan Quinn and Raheem Morris. Then, Aaron is joined by Patricia to talk about the major storylines involving the New York Giants this season, including if Daniel Jones is poised for a break-out year, whether the Giants offensive line will stagnate the offense and how the team will generate a pass rush. Patricia is on Twitter: @Patricia_Traina. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down what the Atlanta Falcons will do next to replace an injured A.J. McCarron as the team's backup quarterback behind Matt Ryan. He discusses what options the Falcons have to fill their backup quarterback position, whether they could bring in someone this week, next week, or make a trade. He then discusses the ongoing competitions for various depth spots on the offense and then discusses if Jalen Mayfield is on the path to start WEek 1 at left guard. Then he looks at the defensive roster battles, focusing on the depth at inside linebacker, cornerback, and safety to see which players are poised to make the team's final roster.  Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron reacts to the Atlanta Falcons' 37-17 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins. He summarizes the game, gives out grades for the various phases of the game, and looks at the handful of individual standouts. He also discusses what do the Falcons do next at backup quarterback if A.J. McCarron (knee) is out for an extended period of time. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron shares his takeaways from the second day of joint practices between the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins. He discusses Calvin Ridley's potential to be the security blanket Matt Ryan might need this season as the team's top receiving option. Then he breaks down the emergence of Steven Means and whether we should buy the hype of the Falcons pass rush. Finally, he discusses the struggles of the team to cover the Dolphins' tight ends and how that might play out this season. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron reviews the standout performances from the Atlanta Falcons' first joint practice against the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. He breaks down whether the Falcons "killed" the Dolphins in practice, focusing mainly on the team's pass rush reportedly getting after the quarterback multiple times. He discusses whether we can trust that the Falcons defense will be good now due to an improved pass rush. Then, he focuses on offensive playmakers that stood out including Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and surprisingly Christian Blake?! He then dives deeper into the ongoing debate about the importance of the preseason and whether we can really learn anything about the Falcons from today's practice. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron answers listener questions about the Atlanta Falcons' offensive line woes, backup quarterback situation and looks at the best-case scenario for them in 2021. First, he discusses the injury settlement reached with injured WR Jeff Badet and the potential for the team to find a vertical threat at that position. Then he answers a listener question about the causes to why the Falcons offensive line hasn't been "figured out" over the years, which leads him towards a discussion of the team's future and the potential crossroads the team is heading towards. Then, he breaks down whether the Falcons should pursue a QB like Josh Rosen before asesing if A.J. McCarron is capable of handling the backup gig. Then he looks at the best-case scenario for the Falcons in 2021 and looks back at past backups that outshined Falcons starters. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down the Atlanta Falcons offensive line concerns and whether or not the team should be looking to play their starters later this week vs. the Miami Dolphins. First, he discusses the two cuts made on Monday before diving into rookie Jalen Mayfield's move from tackle to guard and whether that'll help solve the team's offensive line concerns. Then, he breaks down if Arthur Smith's play-calling will help mask some of the team's pass protection woes. Then he discusses Smith's impending decision over whether or not Matt Ryan and the Falcons starters should play later this week in the team's preseason action vs. the Dolphins. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down which Atlanta Falcons players' stocks are up versus down coming off the team's first preseason game. He discusses the roster moves the team made ahead of 85-man cutdown on Tuesday before diving into how Friday night's preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans affects his outlook on which players are poised to make the team's 53-man roster later this summer. He discusses the ongoing concerns in terms of the team's depth at several positions on offense, including quarterback and the offensive line, before looking at the defense. He breaks down the move of Foye Oluokun to middle linebacker, Richie Grant's rookie-season outlook and more before touching upon the F.O.M.O. feeling many Falcon fans are feeling with not being able to see Kyle Pitts in his preseason debut in contrast to players like Justin Fields. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron reviews the Atlanta Falcons' preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans by a score of 23-3. He breaks down which players and position groups played well and poorly for the Falcons, questions the decision to sit certain starters and takes a deeper look at the increased competition for Matt Ryan's backup between quarterbacks A.J. McCarron and Feleipe Franks. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. ButcherBox ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDON. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron previews the Atlanta Falcons preseason-opening matchup against the Tennessee Titans, looking at the players and position battles he'll be watching. He discusses what he expects in Kyle Pitts' NFL debut, the ongoing battles for various starting offensive line spots, and what we'll see schematically from defensive coordinator Dean Pees. He then breaks down why it's important not to get too caught up in preseason results. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. ButcherBox ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDON. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Gino Cammilleri (Locked On Eagles) to take an early look at the Philadelphia Eagles, the upcoming Atlanta Falcons' Week 1 opponent in the regular season. First, Aaron discusses the ongoing competition for the Falcons vacant swing tackle role and whether recently "ascendant" Willie Beavers is poised to win it. Then, Gino joins the show to discuss the Eagles' major camp questions, including: * Whether Jalen Hurst is their franchise quarterback of the future * If the Eagles defensive line can return that unit to dominance. * Which were the most impactful offseason additions in both the draft and free agency. * Which positional battle Falcons fans should pay attention to this summer that could impact the Week 1 matchup. Gino is on twitter: @GC24_Football. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. ButcherBox ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDON. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Dave Choate (The Falcoholic) to break down the Atlanta Falcons first unofficial depth chart and the surprises so far from training camp. They break down the "ascendance" of Willie Beavers and whether Kaleb McGary will regain the starting right tackle position. They also discuss two rookies that have surprised so far in camp before discussing the importance (or lack thereof) of the preseason and the NFL's recent rule changes on taunting. Dave is on twitter: @TheFalcoholic. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. ButcherBox ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDON. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron breaks down the Atlanta Falcons signing RB D'Onta Foreman and the return of OT Kaleb McGary to practice. He breaks down the various roster moves the Falcons made on Monday including signing Foreman and what it means for the competition at running back. Then he discusses the timeline for McGary's return to practice and whether it's enough time for him to regain the starting right tackle spot, and what that means for Jalen Mayfield and Willie Beavers. Then he answers listener questions dealing with Trae Young's Olympics snub, Deadrin Senat's draft legacy, and if the Falcon intend to make any splash signings this summer. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. ButcherBox ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDON. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron answers listener questions on the various ceilings for the Atlanta Falcons' offense, pass rush and 2021 season. He discusses the Falcons placing Deadrin Senat on injured reserve and his legacy as a draft pick. Then, he breaks down the ceiling of the Falcons pass rush and whether the team has the quality of secondary to support a blitz-heavy unit. He also discusses whether the Falcons can address their offensive line, what actually matters in the change from Dan Quinn to Arthur Smith as Falcons head coach, and whether the team has the potential to make a deep postseason run like the Atlanta Hawks did in 2021. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. ButcherBox ButcherBox is offering our listeners 2 five-ounce lobster tails and 2 ten-ounce ribeyes for free in your first box! You can only get this special deal when you sign up for a new membership at ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDON. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron reacts to emerging storylines from the first week of Atlanta Falcons training camp including the ongoing competition along the offensive line. First, he discusses the impact of the injury to TE Jaeden Graham and what newly signed WR Trevor Davis might contribute to the team in his stead. Then he looks at the Falcons offensive line, and whether or not they are due to start a pair of rookies in Jalen Mayfield at right tackle and Drew Dalman at left guard and how that will impact the team's run game this year, possibly putting RB Javian Hawkins in a more advantageous situation. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Will McFadden (Bleav in Falcons Podcast) to discuss the emerging storylines and players from the first week of Atlanta Falcons training camp. First, they discuss the injury to punter Sterling Hofrichter and if the team will continue to look for replacements between now and the start of the regular season. Then, Will shares his thoughts on CB A.J. Terrell's growth entering his second NFL season along with other early camp standouts. After, Will and Aaron break down the growing buzz surrounding rookie TE Kyle Pitts and the lack of early buzz on fellow rookie S Richie Grant. Then Will shares which position battles he's most invested in so far this summer. Will is on twitter: @willmcfadden. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Tori McElhaney (The Athletic) to review the past few days of Atlanta Falcons training camp, focusing on the potential emergences of TE Kyle Pitts and CB A.J. Terrell. Tori shares her thoughts on what expectations should be for Pitts entering his rookie season, and also how big a jump Terrell can be expected to make entering his second NFL season. She also shares her insights into whether or not the Falcons could see two rookies starting along the offensive line this season. Tori is on Twitter: @tori_mcelhaney. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is joined by Kevin Knight (The Falcoholic Live), who shares his insights and observations of the first few days of Atlanta Falcons training camp. Kevin discusses his initial impressions of Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts and the ongoing competitions for spots at a variety of positions including wide receiver, running back, offensive line, etc. Kevin also shares some of the early surprises so far of camp. Kevin is on Twitter: @FalcoholicKevin. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices