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Former Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl center Eric Wood sits down with Joe Marino to break down the Buffalo Bills' latest NFL free agency moves and what they mean for the team heading into the 2025 season.The two dive into the Bills trading for DJ Moore, the impact he could have alongside Josh Allen, and why the move could reshape the offense. They also discuss Buffalo bringing back Connor McGovern, signing pass rusher Bradley Chubb, and adding corner Dee Alford.Plus, the guys debate the biggest stories around National Football League free agency, potential targets the Bills should still pursue, and how these moves could impact Buffalo's Super Bowl window.The Centered on Buffalo Podcast is sponsored by:Dan-O's Seasoning Follow Dan-O's Seasoning on Social @danosseasoning  https://danosseasoning.com/product/eric-woods-bundle/  15% off code: ewoodNugsax Reusable Icenugsax.com10% Off CODE: buffalo

Mike Schopp and Bulldog are joined by Sal Capaccio following the Bills' newest players meeting with the media today, and he shares his first impressions of each player. Sal shares what he learned about DJ Moore and why he believes he could flourish in Buffalo. Sal discusses Dee Alford and his journey from the CFL to the NFL, as well as what he will bring to the Bills' defense. Sal takes some time to explain the term "5-man surface" and why Bills fans will be hearing that more than they ever did before today.

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The Buffalo Bills made some key moves in free agency so far, signing edge rusher Bradley Chubb and trading for DJ Moore. They also re-signed Connor McGovern to keep help maintain their offensive line, and also signed Dee Alford to bolster a secondary in transition. Erik and Anthony evaluate the most recent signings and assess what the Bills still need in Free Agency.#buffalobills #nfl #nflfreeagency▶️ Hit subscribe for weekly X's & O's film sessions!

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DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb headline the Buffalo Bills offseason in the first week of the NFL's new league year. How much will they help? Has Brandon Beane overpaid, or will the new additions pay dividends? Where are the holes that remain on the roster to make this team a Super Bowl contender again? Andy Young and Kevin Carroll discuss the Bills big moves to begin the Joe Brady era. Talking points also include Dee Alford, Kyle Allen, Taron Johnson, the NFL Draft and more.

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11am - Sal Capaccio is joined by Chris Taylor to discuss the Bills signing cornerback Dee Alford

Day 2 of NFL Legal tampering continues. Are the Buffalo Bills all in (in 2026-2027)? Bills re-sign Dawson Knox. Bills add Dee Alford. Bills kicker Tyler Bass takes a pay cut. Connor McGovern speaks to the media. Amerks news. Gene is going to the Sabres game tonight.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar features Matt Parrino talking all things Buffalo Bills. Dawson & Tyler Bass are back. The Buffalo Sabres are back in action & Terrible Take Timmy shares his take of the day.

Matt Parrino from Syracuse.com, The Syracuse Post Standard & The Shout podcast joins the show to cover all things Bills, including: Dawson Knox, Connor McGovern, Dee Alford, This new look Bills defense & roster. Who could Buffalo add in free agency? Reggie Gilliam, Adding another WR & more.

Mike Schopp and The Bulldog are joined By Sal Capaccio on the first day of the NFL Legal Tampering window opens up and lots of moves are already being made. Sal shares his thoughts on the Bills losing Reggie Gilliam and how much of a lost he is to the run game, Sal Capaccio on the Bills signing Dee Alford and what this could mean for Tre White, Sal Capaccio on the Bills losing David Edwards and what the Bills next plan at guard could be. Were we surprised the Bills got McGovern back? Did the Bills miss Mac Hollins and when we can expect more moves made by the Bills!

HR1 - Losing Kaden Elliss & Dee Alford would be tough pill to swallow for Falcons In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the Atlanta Falcons announcing yesterday that they'll be unveiling their new uniforms on April 2nd with a video featuring running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London, linebacker Jalon Walker, and cornerback A.J. Terrell reacting to seeing the new uniforms for the first time. Mike, Beau, and Ali also discuss Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. not being featured in the video, and talk about how that's eyebrow raising. The Morning Shift crew also talks about the one Atlanta Falcons free agent they would want to have the Falcons re-sign if they could only choose one from the team to bring back, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop! On this edition of the Mac Drop, Mike, Beau, and Ali talk about the ‘Robot Phone' coming out soon, what its features are, and how this phone is the official sign that we're now living in the future.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan play ‘Prove it, Extend, Walk' when it comes to the Atlanta Falcons 2026 free agents where they have three Falcons free agents they have to choose from, and they decide which one they will give a one-year 'prove it' deal, which one they'll give a long term extension, and which one they will let walk and not re-sign.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear a clip from Dukes and Bell yesterday where Carl and Mike are debating about if the Falcons can be a playoff team next season, react to what Dukes and Bell had to say, debate if they think the Falcons are a playoff caliber team, and continue their Atlanta Falcons free agent tier list by talking about which Falcons free agents are in the tier of ‘Falcons must re-sign him'.

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Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons injury report from yesterday, react to Falcons inside linebacker Divine Deablo being a full participant in Falcons practice yesterday, and explain why they think getting guys like Deablo and cornerbacks Mike Hughes and Dee Alford back will allow the Falcons defense to operate as a whole again.

HR1 - Falcons getting key defensive players back is boost team needs to beat Saints In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the Atlanta Falcons injury report from yesterday, react to Falcons inside linebacker Divine Deablo being a full participant in Falcons practice yesterday, explain why they think getting guys like Deablo and cornerbacks Mike Hughes and Dee Alford back will allow the Falcons defense to operate as a whole again, let you hear Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about what he expects from the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, react to what Coach Morris had to say, talk about this Falcons and Saints' rivalry, explain why the Falcons and Saints both have players that take the rivalry extremely serious, react to the latest college football headlines, preview all the big week 13 matchups happening in college football this weekend, including Georgia Tech taking on the Pittsburgh Panthers at home tomorrow night with a spot in the ACC Championship game on the line, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Josh Kendall, Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer for The Athletic, joined Chuck & Chernoff to talk about the Falcons horrific loss to the lowly Dolphins, injury updates, the future of the franchise, Raheem Morris, Zac Robinson, Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins, Dee Alford and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR1 - Falcons' defense proved they're Top 5 defense in NFL last night vs. Bills In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons' 24-14 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football last night, explain why they think Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, and the Falcons defense are the main reasons why they beat Bills, talk about how Falcons cornerback Dee Alford has stepped up every time he's been called on, talk about how the Falcons have proven themselves to be legit playoff contenders so far this season, react to the biggest college football headlines, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons' 24-14 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football last night, and talk about how Falcons cornerback Dee Alford has stepped up every time he's been called on.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what the energy was like in the Falcons' locker room while talking to the players postgame, how the Falcons defense was able to pressure Josh Allen, still cover in the backend, and make Josh Allen look pedestrian, the defensive players being bought in to Jeff Ulbrich's scheme, the defense having quality depth along the front seven, Terry Fontenot hitting home runs with the rookies he's drafted and the free agents he's brought in this offseason, what Dave thought about the game Zac Robinson called last night that featured some new and un-scouted looks from the Falcons' offense, Dee Alford really stepping up this year after a rough finish to last season, Bijan Robinson having an MVP type season thus far, and Michael Penix Jr. getting locked on Drake London at times during last night's game, and what Penix needs to do to correct that.

HR3 - Falcons defense played their game & didn't let Bills dictate how they played In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their reactions to the Atlanta Falcons' 24-14 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football last night in the Wake Up Call! Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what the energy was like in the Falcons' locker room while talking to the players postgame, how the Falcons defense was able to pressure Josh Allen, still cover in the backend, and make Josh Allen look pedestrian, the defensive players being bought in to Jeff Ulbrich's scheme, the defense having quality depth along the front seven, Terry Fontenot hitting home runs with the rookies he's drafted and the free agents he's brought in this offseason, what Dave thought about the game Zac Robinson called last night that featured some new and un-scouted looks from the Falcons' offense, Dee Alford really stepping up this year after a rough finish to last season, Bijan Robinson having an MVP type season thus far, and Michael Penix Jr. getting locked on Drake London at times during last night's game, and what Penix needs to do to correct that. Next, The Morning Shift crew gives their final thoughts on the Falcons' 24-14 win over the Bills last night, and talk about how the Falcons defense disrupted, frustrated, and made Josh Allen look out of sorts. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss if any of the cuts the Falcons have made so far have surprised Dave, if Dave thinks quarterback Easton Stick will make the Falcons' 53-man roster, if the Falcons could potentially cut return specialist Jamal Agnew because of what they've seen from defensive backs Dee Alford and Natrone Brooks in the return game, if Carlos Washington has done enough and built up enough good grace with the coaching staff to make the Falcons' 53-man roster despite being injured basically all of training camp, what the Falcons' offensive line depth could look like after the Falcons' final cuts are made, if Dave thinks Felipe Franks will make the Falcons' 53-man roster, and the Iowa State Cyclones getting a big win on Saturday to kick off this year's college football season.

HR3 - Falcons could keep more defensive backs on 53-man roster than people expect In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on if Beau is in the wrong for missing he and Mike's fantasy draft this weekend, and if they have any concerns about the depth at any particular position group for the Atlanta Falcons in the Wake Up Call! Then, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss if any of the cuts the Falcons have made so far have surprised Dave, if Dave thinks quarterback Easton Stick will make the Falcons' 53-man roster, if the Falcons could potentially cut return specialist Jamal Agnew because of what they've seen from defensive backs Dee Alford and Natrone Brooks in the return game, if Carlos Washington has done enough and built up enough good grace with the coaching staff to make the Falcons' 53-man roster despite being injured basically all of training camp, what the Falcons' offensive line depth could look like after the Falcons' final cuts are made, if Dave thinks Felipe Franks will make the Falcons' 53-man roster, and the Iowa State Cyclones getting a big win on Saturday to kick off this year's college football season. Mike, Beau, and Ali also continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons cutting 12 players on Saturday, continue to talk about what some of these cuts could mean for some players and the Falcons' initial 53-man roster, give you their biggest takeaways from the Falcons' final preseason game, explain why the Falcons need Kentavius Street to fill Eddie Goldman's role this year, and then close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

Will it be rookie Billy Bowman or veteran Dee Alford starting in the slot for the Falcons in Week 1? Kevin Knight and Allen Strk break down Atlanta's cornerback room, including starters like AJ Terrell and Mike Hughes, along with the competition in the slot and for the depth spots on the 53-man roster. ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to talk about some position battles the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 draft class and undrafted free agent signings could create, and also talk about how Falcons' fourth round pick Billy Bowman Jr. will challenge Dee Alford and Clark Phillips for that nickel corner spot.

HR2 - Falcons' 2025 draft class will provide a lot of competition & training camp battles In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to talk about some position battles the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 draft class and undrafted free agent signings could create, and also talk about how Falcons' fourth round pick Billy Bowman Jr. will challenge Dee Alford and Clark Phillips for that nickel corner spot. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Next, The Morning Shift crew continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Colorado Rockies 8-2 last night and winning their fourth straight series thanks to Michael Harris II driving in three runs, the bats staying hot, and A.J Smith-Shawver having a good start last night as well. Mike, Beau, and Ali also talk about how the Braves finishing the month of April with a 15-15 record would be massively impressive. Finally, to close out hour two Ali gets Mike and Beau to debate it out in a game of Which One!

Round 1 sees the Falcons take Marshall linebacker Mike White, who shot up draft boards during the combine, when several viral videos surfaced of White bull-rushing opposing offensive linemen. This pick makes a lot of sense, as there may be upheaval by Falcons fans if they do not draft much-needed pass rush in the first round. In round 2, Kiper has the Falcons taking cornerback Benjamin Morrison out of Notre Dame, another much needed position for the Falcons, despite recently resigning veteran Dee Alford. Abe Gordon and Beau Morgan discuss the Falcons draft further, and an interesting first round pick that Mel Kiper Jr. has the division rival New Orleans Saints making, that could help shape their future.

The guys discuss the latest batch of NFL transactions including the Falcons moving on from Dee Alford and Matthew Judon

The offseason is in full swing for the Atlanta Falcons and the start of free agency is just under a month away. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic break down Atlanta's impending free agents and decide who should return and who should be allowed to test the market, including players like Drew Dalman, Matt Judon, Justin Simmons, and Dee Alford. Use our promo code BIRDS for a free pick and up to $1000 in bonus cash on Underdog Fantasy. ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our community Discord server!

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Hour 3 - Chemistry between Kirk Cousins & Falcons' receivers is starting to show In the final hour of this Monday edition of The Morning Shift, Robb Tribble, filling in for Tiffany Blackmon, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan kick off the final hour by continuing to react to the Atlanta Falcons taking down their division rival in the New Orleans Saints 26-24 yesterday thanks to a game-winning 58 yard field goal from Younghoe Koo. Robb, Mike, and Beau also talk about what they think the offense has to do to reach their potential. Then, Robb, Mike, and Beau face their best and their worst picks from Friday and Man Up! Next, Robb, Mike, and Beau continue the final hour by spending some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Robb, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss being on the national radio call for the Alabama versus Georgia game Saturday, Jalen Milroe being the best player on the field on Saturday, Carson Beck looking a little shook in the beginning of the game and then bouncing back in the second half, the Falcons' offense having untimely plays stunting their offense right now, but the offense still having some good moments yesterday, how the carries between Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier should be split up, what has gone right for Tampa Bay so far this season, what they are doing well, if Baker Mayfield thrives in chaos, why the Falcons' run defense has struggled so far this season, Dee Alford's big fourth down pass breakup on Rasheed Shaheed in the fourth quarter, the secondary doing a good job of communicating with each other, and the guys finish up with Arch by having Dave give them the latest update on Troy Andersen's knee injury that he suffered late in the game yesterday. Finally, Robb, Mike, and Beau close out this Monday edition of The Morning Shift by continuing to react to the Atlanta Braves failing to sweep the Kansas City Royals, and failing to clinch a playoff spot yesterday after a 4-2 loss to the Royals. The Morning Shift crew also talks about what the Braves have to do in their doubleheader against the Mets today to clinch a playoff spot. To close out the show Mike and Robb dive into the life of Beau Morgan in The Life of Squid! On this edition of The Life of Squid, Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan recaps his weekend. Then, Beau, Mike, and Robb let you hear Tom Brady tell you what team he almost went to over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and react to what he had to say.

The Atlanta Falcons don't know yet which of their two quarterbacks: Taylor Heinicke or Desmond Ridder, will start in the team's season finale against the New Orleans Saints. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down how the health of Heinicke's ankle will determine it and why we won't have an ideal until the end of the practice week.Later, he revisits the Falcons Week 17 loss to the Chicago Bears and how successful the Bears were using wide receiver D.J. Moore in the slot to exploit the Falcons defense. He compares Moore's production to Tyreek Hill and discusses if the Falcons made a mistake by not having Dee Alford in the slot.Finally, he discusses the "progress" the team has undergone under Arthur Smith to rebuild the team to create an environment conducive to successfully developing a quarterback and how that could play into the decision to keep or fire him at the end of the season.Part of the @LockedOnATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Atlanta Falcons don't know yet which of their two quarterbacks: Taylor Heinicke or Desmond Ridder, will start in the team's season finale against the New Orleans Saints. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down how the health of Heinicke's ankle will determine it and why we won't have an ideal until the end of the practice week. Later, he revisits the Falcons Week 17 loss to the Chicago Bears and how successful the Bears were using wide receiver D.J. Moore in the slot to exploit the Falcons defense. He compares Moore's production to Tyreek Hill and discusses if the Falcons made a mistake by not having Dee Alford in the slot. Finally, he discusses the "progress" the team has undergone under Arthur Smith to rebuild the team to create an environment conducive to successfully developing a quarterback and how that could play into the decision to keep or fire him at the end of the season. Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Atlanta Falcons saw their biggest scoring output of the season in their 29-10 Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts under quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Host Aaron Freeman revisits Heinicke's impact on the offense after rewatching the game on Christmas morning. He breaks down why he thinks the real catalyst behind the Falcons offensive success was their running game. Later, he answers listener questions including on defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen's potential to be a head coach. Then, he discusses the Falcons playoff potential, Dee Alford's disappearance from the defense, and what areas Zach Harrison has improved in to become a more impactful player in recent games. Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Atlanta Falcons saw their biggest scoring output of the season in their 29-10 Week 16 win over the Indianapolis Colts under quarterback Taylor Heinicke. Host Aaron Freeman revisits Heinicke's impact on the offense after rewatching the game on Christmas morning. He breaks down why he thinks the real catalyst behind the Falcons offensive success was their running game.Later, he answers listener questions including on defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen's potential to be a head coach. Then, he discusses the Falcons playoff potential, Dee Alford's disappearance from the defense, and what areas Zach Harrison has improved in to become a more impactful player in recent games.Part of the @LockedOnATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Robb, Mike, and Beau closeout hour two of this Friday edition by diving into the world of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up! On this edition of Mike'd Up it's a Fair or Foul Friday! One of Mike's Fair or Foul Friday questions was, is Dee Alford the Jalen Johnson of the Falcons defense?

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to get their first back-to-back wins since September when they travel to face the New York Jets in Week 13. Will the team step up and keep their momnetum down the stretch or will it be another letdown? Host Aaron Freeman and guest Jarvis Davis (@LockedOnATL) discuss that topic and more. They break down the potential of the Falcons offensive line to dominate in the trenches with another strong running game, and whether the team's defensive line can take advantage of a weak Jets offensive line.Later, they discuss quarterback Desmond Ridder's ability to protect the football and avoid turnovers as a key to victory. Finally, they discuss some of the personnel tweaks the Falcons made in their Week 12 win over the New Orleans Saints coming out of their bye. They break down their desire to see more opportuntieis for players such as safety DeMarcco Hellams, cornerback Dee Alford, and tight end Parker Hesse down the stretch.Part of the @LockedOnATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to get their first back-to-back wins since September when they travel to face the New York Jets in Week 13. Will the team step up and keep their momnetum down the stretch or will it be another letdown? Host Aaron Freeman and guest Jarvis Davis (@LockedOnATL) discuss that topic and more. They break down the potential of the Falcons offensive line to dominate in the trenches with another strong running game, and whether the team's defensive line can take advantage of a weak Jets offensive line. Later, they discuss quarterback Desmond Ridder's ability to protect the football and avoid turnovers as a key to victory. Finally, they discuss some of the personnel tweaks the Falcons made in their Week 12 win over the New Orleans Saints coming out of their bye. They break down their desire to see more opportuntieis for players such as safety DeMarcco Hellams, cornerback Dee Alford, and tight end Parker Hesse down the stretch. Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

In hour two of this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau kick things off by spending some time with Atlanta Falcons Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Assistant Jerry Gray! Tiffany, Mike, Beau, and Coach Gray discuss the importance of the guys taking their time to enjoy a victory, so they can move on and put it away mentally when it is time to do so, if they like to matchup AJ Terrell with certain guys on the opposing offense or if AJ following Chris Olave last week was just one of those things that happened in game, the strides that DeMarcco Hellams has made throughout the season, Jessie Bates' pick six and if he saw the aerial view of Jessie Bate's pick six, the mindset of the defense when they get into the redzone, how the defense is so good at recognizing and stopping screen plays, Dee Alford being the glue on the backend of the Falcons defense, how the defense is game planning for Tim Boyle, and how to limit an explosive receiver like Garrett Wilson.

In hour two of this Thursday edition of The Morning Shift, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau kick things off by spending some time with Atlanta Falcons Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Assistant Jerry Gray! Tiffany, Mike, Beau, and Coach Gray discuss the importance of the guys taking their time to enjoy a victory, so they can move on and put it away mentally when it is time to do so, if they like to matchup AJ Terrell with certain guys on the opposing offense or if AJ following Chris Olave last week was just one of those things that happened in game, the strides that DeMarcco Hellams has made throughout the season, Jessie Bates' pick six and if he saw the aerial view of Jessie Bate's pick six, the mindset of the defense when they get into the red zone, how the defense is so good at recognizing and stopping screen plays, Dee Alford being the glue on the backend of the Falcons defense, how the defense is game planning for Tim Boyle, and how to limit an explosive receiver like Garrett Wilson. Next The Morning Shift crew discusses all the biggest NFL stories, headlines, rumors, reports, and happenings as they go In The Huddle! On this edition of In The Huddle, Tiffany, Mike, and Beau react to Jessie Bates being named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week, and explain why he's on his way to an All-Pro season. The Morning Shift also talks about and reacts to Kyle Shanahan saying he doesn't “really know why” the 49ers are 2.5 point favorites on the road against the Eagles this week. Finally, The Morning Shift closes out hour two by discussing how Arnold Ebiketie has continued to get better and better this season, and let you hear Ebiketie talk about what the message was that Defensive Coordinator, Ryan Nielsen, gave them coming out of the bye week. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out the segment by diving into the world of Mike Johnson and get Mike'd Up! On this edition of Mike'd Up, Mike, Beau, and Tiffany talk about how NASCAR's new media rights deal has affected the NBA and the Atlanta Hawks.

Will McFadden shares his notes from the Falcons' 13-13 tie against the Cincinnati Bengals in their second preseason game. He names the starters who stood out in their preseason debuts, including Bijan Robinson and Desmond Ridder. It wasn't a positive night for everyone, however, and there's one player, in particular, Will is growing concerned about. Programming Note: At the end of today's podcast, you can listen to Will's post-game interview with Falcons cornerback Dee Alford.

The Atlanta Falcons are attempting to combat nagging injuries across their roster with some load management strategies. Host Aaron Freeman discusses the latest updates involving the “soft tissue” injuries that will keep running back Cordarrelle Patterson and cornerback Mike Hughes out for the rest of the summer, and which young players can step up to make a bid for the roster in their absence. He also discusses the latest roster additions and moves including Ade Ogundeji going on injured reserve and the signings of outside linebacker Delontae Scott and defensive end Demone Harris.Later, Aaron is joined by his guest Antwon Smith (@Smittyssportsmachine)to discuss what he wants to see from the Atlanta Falcons starters against the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night. They also break down some ongoing position battles: if Matthew Bergeron has won the starting left guard competition, Dee Alford's grip on nickel cornerback, and which players are emerging at wide receiver.Part of the @LockedonATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Atlanta Falcons may be due for some roster reshuffling in the near future with several players helping their roster chances in this past weekend's preseason win over the Miami Dolphins. Host Aaron Freeman is joined by guest Mike Rothstein (@espn) to discuss what if anything we learned about the team on Friday night in Miami, and which players increased their chances of making the team's 53-man roster.They discuss players such as cornerbacks Dee Alford and Breon Borders, defensive tackle Albert Huggins, quarterback Logan Woodside, running back Godwin Igwebuike, and safety DeMarcco Hellams as some that helped themselves. They also discuss if wide receiver Scotty Miller, tight end Parker Hesse, and outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie are on more tenuous ground than expected and could be surprise cuts later this month.Later, Aaron breaks down his thoughts on the release of linebacker Mykal Walker and the signing of USFL Defensive Player of the Year linebacker Frank Ginda.Part of the @LockedOnATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Atlanta Falcons defense showed out against the Miami Dolphins in their 19-3 preseason-opening win on Friday night. The Falcons defensive unit produced five sacks and four turnovers, including a pick-six from CB Breon Borders on their impressive night. Host Aaron Freeman discusses which players stood out and why Dee Alford's 79-yard punt return for a touchdown was the most important play of the night. He also breaks down how much people should read into new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen's potential success from this game.He breaks down each of the team's 2023 NFL Draft picks that appeared in the game, including whether or not second-round guard Matthew Bergeron has solidified his grip on the starting left guard spot. Finally, he looks at which players helped and hurt themselves the most in terms of finding a spot on the back end of the team's 53-man roster.Part of the @LockedOnATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Arthur Smith took the Atlanta Falcons down to take on the Miami Dolphins in their first preseason game. The Falcons defeated the Dolphins 19-3. Dee Alford had a 79 yard punt return for a touchdown. Arnold Ebiketie was able to get a sack in the fourth quarter. Aaron Freeman and Jarvis Davis talked about how they were encouraged to see the Falcons take advantage of the Dolphins backups.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!birddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNFL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNFL for a white tech hat with any order. You won't want to take your birddogs off we promise you.Underdog FantasyThis episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100.Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www dot ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; in New York, Call 1-877-8-HOPENY; in Tennessee, call 1-800-889-9789eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, when you bet on a Super Bowl Winner, you can GET BONUS BETS EVERY TIME THEY WIN IN THE REGULAR SEASON! FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Falcons haven't officially declared whether their starters will play in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins, but they should give them that opportunity. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Jarvis Davis (@LockedOnATL) discuss why select players like Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Troy Andersen, among other unproven guys should get at least a series to show the fanbase what they have. They also discuss which veterans don't need to be on the field in Friday night's matchup.They break down some of the key position battles along the offensive line, defensive line, and at cornerback that could be potentially determined if specific players like Matthew Bergeron, Jalen Mayfield, Zach Harrison, DeAngelo Malone, Dee Alford, Mike Hughes, and Tre Flowers stand out against the Dolphins.Part of the @LockedOnATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Atlanta Falcons faced the Miami Dolphins in the first of two days of joint practices. By several accounts, the Falcons won the battle in the trenches, while the Dolphins might have won the battle at the skill position. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down which trench players shined and who got put in the spin cycle by Dolphins wideout Tyreek Hill.Later, he discusses the injury to rookie cornerback Clark Phillips, who was carted off. Reports indicate that Phillips will be day-to-day and Aaron discusses how that might affect the ongoing battle with Dee Alford and Mike Hughes for the starting nickel cornerback position. Finally, he discusses a new nickname for rookie running back Bijan Robinson and answers some listener questions about where the Falcons are strongest and weakest in terms of depth.Part of the @LockedOnATLFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…