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Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Falcons to face a different Shanahan offense Drive Around The Sports World Our man Chuck Edell picks some winners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! Falcons get ready for their old friend Kyle Shanahan College GameDay is coming to Athens, Rece Davis is coming on with us Dodger dogs no more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson winning NFC Offensive Player of the Week, and talk about how it's nice to see Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, the Falcons defense, and Bijan Robinson getting the praise they deserve.
Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about how Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been able to get the most out of the defensive players when he joined Dukes & Bell yesterday, react to what Coach Morris had to say, and then explain why they think it's apparent that Ulbrich and the Falcons defensive coaches are completely in unison.
HR2 - Kyle Shanahan's offense too different now for Jeff Ulbrich to have familiarity In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to preview the Atlanta Falcons Sunday Night Football matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, talk about what matchups they are concerned about and feel good about when it comes to the Falcons defense taking on the 49ers offense, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich talk about how Kyle Shanahan's offense isn't what it was when they were together here in Atlanta, react to what coach Ulbrich had to say, talk about how Kyle Shanahan's offense isn't the same offense he ran while he was the Falcons offensive coordinator, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, react to the news that Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin met with a handful of influential boosters on Tuesday, and was told continuing financial support depends on new direction within the football program that includes Head Football Coach Billy Napier being fired, explain why they think Florida boosters are right to want Billy Napier fired, but going about it the wrong way, and then close out hour two by diving into The Life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! Falcons with the big W!! On Campus - Lane & Kirby praise each other Did you see the most spectacular play ever in the NLCS? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BT and Sal dive into the New York Giants' surprising and rapidly improving trajectory, driven by the emergence of quarterback Jaxson Dart. Following a dominant win against the Eagles, they argue that the NFC East is now "in play", with the other division heavyweights—the Eagles, Commanders, and Cowboys—showing vulnerability and an overall lack of "greatness." While both hosts acknowledge that the Giants winning the division this year is a long shot, the team's ability to beat top contenders and the closing gap in talent and consistency (aided by a strong defense) signals a major shift in the landscape of the division, suggesting next year could be the year the Giants are real contenders. The conversation stresses the critical nature of the upcoming two games: at Denver (a tough matchup) and at Philadelphia. BT and Sal agree that winning even one of these games would be a monumental step, solidifying the idea that the Giants' season is "on for real" and could even prompt a trade for a wide receiver before the deadline. The discussion also touches on the perennial failure of the New York Jets, noting that even ex-coaches like Jeff Ulbrich find success elsewhere, highlighting the contrast between the Giants' renewed hope and the Jets' enduring state of chaos and ineptitude. The consensus is that the long-term outlook for the Giants, anchored by Dart and a strong defense, is incredibly bright.
BT & Sal unleash a fiery critique on the perpetually exposed New York Jets, sparked by former coach Jeff Ulbrich finding success elsewhere while the current regime under Aaron Glenn is in shambles. The hosts dissect the "same old story" of Jet-turned-successful-coach, lambaste the team's 0-6 start, question Glenn's game management and combative media persona, and debate the desperate state of the team, especially with Garrett Wilson's injury looming. It's a raw, exasperated breakdown of the Jets' chronic failure and "toxic" culture.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons' 24-14 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football last night, and 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.
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 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.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta sports, the National sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets daily from two "Southern Yankees" daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! Falcons pregame starts with MNF showdown vs Bills X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Dawgs win strangest game of the season GT takes care of business against the Hokies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Kirby Smart Ole Miss Press Conference Victory Monday with Coach Brent Key Falcons MNF Preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk and share more thoughts on what changes the Falcons must be addressing as they prepare for the Bills, to which they both agree special teams is the number one priority as they have had many issues with giving up short fields on kick offs. They also share thoughts on the defense having played well and improved from a year ago due to Jeff Ulbrich "knowing where he's going" with his game plan.
Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about how the new defensive pieces on the field and on the coaching staff have boosted the defense from last year, react to what Coach Morris had to say, let you hear linebacker Kaden Elliss talk about how the Falcons' defensive success has come down to good pieces working hard, react to what Elliss had to say, and explain why they think the biggest difference maker for the Falcons' defense this year is new Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
HR1 - Falcons #1 in total defense because they drafted well & brought back Jeff Ulbrich In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris give injury updates on Darnell Mooney, KhaDarel Hodge & AJ Terrell, react to what Coach Morris had to say, explain why they think Darnell Mooney's injuries dating back to late last season and early this season have bogged him down, let you hear Raheem Morris talk about how the new defensive pieces on the field and on the coaching staff have boosted the defense from last year, react to what Coach Morris had to say, let you hear linebacker Kaden Elliss talk about how the Falcons' defensive success has come down to good pieces working hard, react to what Elliss had to say, explain why they think the biggest difference maker for the Falcons' defense this year is new Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, and then close out hour one by reacting to the latest college football headlines, and previewing some of the big week seven matchups in college football.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons' Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about inside linebacker Divine Deablo's performance through the first four weeks, react to what Coach Morris had to say, and explain why they think Falcons' Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich utilizes Divine Deablo's versatility perfectly.
During the final hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked Dawgs, Tide, Jackets, Falcons. Jeff Ulbrich and more before being joined by Brian Finneran who tried to make sense of what's happening on the offensive side of the ball for the Falcons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Falcons embarrassed themselves and their fanbase in their worst blowout loss in years at the hands of the 0-2 Panthers. Kevin Knight and Allen Strk try to make sense of the collapse, questioning the coaching staff, Michael Penix, and the special teams while praising the continued solid play by Jeff Ulbrich's defense. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel. Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET. Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
HR2 - Nate Ollie & Jeff Ulbrich have unlocked Falcons' young defensive linemen In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about what matchups they think will be most important when it comes to the Falcons' defense taking on the Carolina Panthers' offense on Sunday in Charlotte, explain why they think defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus is the Falcons' most overlooked player on defense, talk about how new Defensive Line coach Nate Ollie and Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich have unlocked the Falcons' young defensive linemen, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, react to the news that Amazon Prime Video is joining ESPN, CBS and Paramount+ as broadcast partners of the Masters in 2026, and then close out hour two by debating it out in a game of Which One!
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on Dylan's top five beat drop list, and give their take on the Falcons' in the Wake Up Call!
HR3 - Falcons' defense coming into their own with Jeff Ulbrich & young talent In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and give their take on Dylan's top five beat drop list, and give their take on the Falcons' in the Wake Up Call, react to a quote from Atlanta Falcons' safety Jessie Bates where he's seemingly criticizing Falcons' ex-defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake's scheme, dive into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid, and then close out the final hour by spending some time with long time college football writer and reporter Tony Barnhart! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Tony discuss how Georgia Tech Head Football Coach Brent Key has gotten the Georgia Tech program back to their George O'Leary and Paul Johnson days, what Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes Kings has to do and what has to happen for Georgia Tech for Haynes King to be a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender, if Dabo Swinney is in danger of losing his job at Clemson, why Tony thinks Florida gets off to such slow starts under Head Football coach Billy Napier, if Tony thinks Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning is going to settle in and start to play better, Virginia Tech firing Head Coach Brent Pry and UCLA firing Head Coach DeShaun Foster this early in the season being a bad move, if Tony thinks South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer would consider leaving South Carolina to go be the Head Coach at Virginia Tech, if Tony thinks LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly needed to apologize to the media and reporter Michael Cauble after his tirade, and how Tony feels about how the Georgia Bulldogs football team has performed so far this season.
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 how Dave felt about the atmosphere for the home opener, get Dave's overall takeaways from the game, talk about how Jeff Ulbrich used Divine Deablo in a way that allowed him to be an impact player yesterday, discuss if all the blame for yesterday's loss should be placed on kicker Younghoe Koo, talk about the Falcons' offensive line struggling to block Vita Vea, Kyle Pitts making some big plays and big catches late in the game, and Dave also explains to Falcons fans why they shouldn't panic after yesterday's loss.
In the final hour of today's show, the guys hit the Falcons report. Jessie Bates speaks on why the defense is in a better place than last year with Jeff Ulbrich. Mike Griffith from Dawg Nation talks about why the Dawgs have a big test coming up in Tennessee.
HR1 - Not too many surprises in Falcons' first round of roster cuts In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the Atlanta Falcons cutting 12 players on Saturday, including one of their bigger offseason acquisitions in defensive lineman Morgan Fox, and talk about what some of these cuts could mean for some players and the Falcons' initial 53-man roster. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why the Falcons cutting defensive lineman Morgan Fox shouldn't surprise anyone. Then, The Morning Shift crew recap and reacts to the Atlanta Falcons losing to the Dallas Cowboys 31-13 on Friday in their final preseason game, give you their big takeaways from the game, explain why they think linebacker JD Bertrand no longer fits in this Falcons' defense with Jeff Ulbrich as the defensive coordinator, and talk about how Bertrand could be in danger of being cut and not making the Falcons' 53-man roster. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the latest college football headlines, including Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson's father and brother getting into a physical altercation after Kansas State's 24-21 loss to Iowa State in week zero in Dublin, Ireland. The Morning Shift crew also explains why Avery Johnson was unfortunately the one who was most embarrassed by the fight between his father and brother. Finally, Ali, Mike, and Beau close out hour one by diving into the world of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons losing to the Dallas Cowboys 31-13 on Friday in their final preseason game, give you their big takeaways from the game, explain why they think linebacker JD Bertrand no longer fits in this Falcons' defense with Jeff Ulbrich as the defensive coordinator, and talk about how Bertrand could be in danger of being cut and not making the Falcons' 53-man roster.
Ari Meirov is joined by Falcons reporter for ESPN Marc Raimondi to talk all things Atlanta including Michael Penix Jr's 1st season as the starting QB, Kirk Cousins lurking, the top defensive draft picks and more! 00:00 - Show open 00:24 - Marc Raimondi joins us 00:51 - Falcons vibe check 02:23 - Jeff Ulbrich in at DC 03:37 - Grady Jarrett cut, signs with Bears 05:26 - Which DL players have stepped up? 07:19 - Drafted Jalon Walker & James Pearce. Jr. 11:26 - Expectations for Kaden Ellis 13:30 - Expectations for secondary 16:02 - Is Raheem Morris happy with defense?1 7:19 - Michael Penix Jr. ready to start at QB? 20:06 - What's next for Kirk Cousins? 25:19 - Will Kyle Pitts break out this season? 28:02 - Expectations for OL 30:32 - Who deserves a Spotlight? 34:10 - Go get Say Hello To The Bad Guys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk and share thoughts on comments by AJ Terrell and Zach Harrison as they state they believe the Falcons' defense is in a good place with Jeff Ulbrich as their DC.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta sports, the National sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets daily from two "Southern Yankees" daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10a hour is presented by MIKE PATTON HONDA! Not just a dealership, a family business for more than 50 years. Shop their huge inventory at MikePattonHonda.com The Braves deepen the Mets wounds...Yes!! X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed RedZone - Falcons 2nd Preseason Game tonight Hawks schedule is out....tough start See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta sports, the National sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets daily from two "Southern Yankees" daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10a hour is presented by MIKE PATTON HONDA! Not just a dealership, a family business for more than 50 years. Shop their huge inventory at MikePattonHonda.com Rough night in NYC for Strider & our Braves X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed RedZone - Falcons looking good in joint practices Brent Musburger giving us more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Jeff Passan joins the guys Braves drop opener in Citi Field Jalon Walker with rookie struggles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie! Ali, Mike, Beau, and AK discuss how Arnold feels about where the defense is at right now at this point in training camp, what Arnold has worked on this offseason, if Arnold is doing anything different or new in Jeff Ulbrich's defense, Arnold's Penn State Nittany Lions being the national championship favorites according to some media outlets, if the young guys on the team are coming to Arnold for advice now that he's a veteran, who the vocal leader of the defensive line room is, what Leonard Floyd has brought to the team, and who Arnold is rooming with and what the vibe has been like with his roommates.
HR2 - Getting off the ball & playing fast key to success for Falcons pass rushers in 2025 In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie! Ali, Mike, Beau, and AK discuss how Arnold feels about where the defense is at right now at this point in training camp, what Arnold has worked on this offseason, if Arnold is doing anything different or new in Jeff Ulbrich's defense, Arnold's Penn State Nittany Lions being the national championship favorites according to some media outlets, if the young guys on the team are coming to Arnold for advice now that he's a veteran, who the vocal leader of the defensive line room is, what Leonard Floyd has brought to the team, and who Arnold is rooming with and what the vibe has been like with his roommates. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Ali, Mike, and Beau also react to the news that Disney's ESPN and Fox Corp. are teaming up to offer their upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming services as a bundle that will be available beginning October 2nd for $39.99 per month. The Morning Shift crew also talks about how they think that ESPN and Fox's streaming service bundle is nice right now, but won't be if they eventually decide to raise the price. Finally, Ali, Mike, and Beau close out hour two by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!
HR2 - Bralen Trice shouldn't be overlooked player on Falcons' defensive line In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Bralen Trice! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Bralen discuss how Bralen's body is feeling after rehabbing from his torn ACL last season and being two weeks into camping, the changes to the defense with Jeff Ulbrich being the new defensive coordinator, how Bralen is feeling about the first preseason game on Friday, Bralen being able to lean on Leonard Floyd, learn from him, and pick his brain, the benefit of going up against the Falcons' starting offensive line, how much weight he loses during each practices, how he keeps his energy up day in and day out, playing for Kalen DeBoer at Washington, who he's rooming with, what the vibe has been like with his roommates, his excitement of having a baby on the way, and getting through the mental aspect of having to rehab from his torn ACL last year. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Mike, Ali, and Beau also let you hear newly signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater talk about his coaching suspension from his high school alma mater, Miami Northwestern, and explain why he did what he did to just protect his players. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to what Bridgewater had to say, and then lets you hear Atlanta Falcons' rookie defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. talk about how he's anxious for Friday's game, react to what Bowman Jr. had to say, and talk about how playing in an NFL preseason game is something that shouldn't be diminished.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Bralen Trice! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Bralen discuss how Bralen's body is feeling after rehabbing from his torn ACL last season and being two weeks into camping, the changes to the defense with Jeff Ulbrich being the new defensive coordinator, how Bralen is feeling about the first preseason game on Friday, Bralen being able to lean on Leonard Floyd, learn from him, and pick his brain, the benefit of going up against the Falcons' starting offensive line, how much weight he loses during each practices, how he keeps his energy up day in and day out, playing for Kalen DeBoer at Washington, who he's rooming with, what the vibe has been like with his roommates, his excitement of having a baby on the way, and getting through the mental aspect of having to rehab from his torn ACL last year.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ruke Orhororo. Mike, Ali, Beau, and Ruke discuss the players being able to practice in the AC because of the rain, Jeff Ulbrich's defense being the same type of defense that Ruke played in when he played at Clemson, Ruke preferring to play in a Jeff Ulbrich type of defense, the difference between training camp for Ruke this year and training camp his rookie year, the importance of having veteran guys on the defensive line, Ruke being willing to play anywhere across the defensive line, Ruke liking the challenge of going up against all of the starting offensive lineman, working with defensive line Coach Nate Ollie, who Ruke is rooming with during training camp, what the vibe has been like with his roomates, and how Ruke reacts to a training camp fight.
HR2 - Ruke Orhorhoro fine with playing any position across Falcons' defensive line In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Ruke Orhororo. Mike, Ali, Beau, and Ruke discuss the players being able to practice in the AC because of the rain, Jeff Ulbrich's defense being the same type of defense that Ruke played in when he played at Clemson, Ruke preferring to play in a Jeff Ulbrich type of defense, the difference between training camp for Ruke this year and training camp his rookie year, the importance of having veteran guys on the defensive line, Ruke being willing to play anywhere across the defensive line, Ruke liking the challenge of going up against all of the starting offensive lineman, working with defensive line Coach Nate Ollie, who Ruke is rooming with during training camp, what the vibe has been like with his roomates, and how Ruke reacts to a training camp fight. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Finally, Ali gets Mike and Beau to debate it out in a game of Which One to close out hour two.
HR2 - Michael Penix Jr. has made a lot of good throws during camp that've just missed In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to what went down during Falcons' training camp practice over the weekend, continue to talk about what they'll be watching for at practice today, explain why they think Michael Penix Jr.'s training camp accuracy has been overblown and misunderstood, and discuss if Kaden Elliss will be the most important player in the Falcons and Jeff Ulbrich's defense this year. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting a 4-2 win in what was a delayed MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol, and talk about how it was nice that the Braves won a rain-delayed MLB Speedway Classic despite this season being a lost season. Finally, Ali and Beau close out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons Pro-Bowl Safety Jessie Bates III! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Jessie discuss if Jessie is happy the offseason is over, if Jessie leaves the facility at all during training camp, how Jessie feels like the defense is shaping up, balancing being aggressive and trying to go make a play versus being a little more disciplined and being that protector as a safety, how Jessie feels like he fits into Jeff Ulbrich's defense, if younger players come to Jessie and ask him questions or if he finds young players to take under his wing and mentor, how hard it is to stay sharp when it comes to tackling techniques because of the new rules when it comes to number of padded practices and tackling rules, who Jessie is rooming with during training camp, what Jessie does after practice, and what the vibes are like in the locker room when it comes to which guys are loud, which guys are on the aux cord, and things like that.
HR2 - Jessie Bates III is perfect role model for Falcons' rookie safety Xavier Watts In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons Pro-Bowl Safety Jessie Bates III! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Jessie discuss if Jessie is happy the offseason is over, if Jessie leaves the facility at all during training camp, how Jessie feels like the defense is shaping up, balancing being aggressive and trying to go make a play versus being a little more disciplined and being that protector as a safety, how Jessie feels like he fits into Jeff Ulbrich's defense, if younger players come to Jessie and ask him questions or if he finds young players to take under his wing and mentor, how hard it is to stay sharp when it comes to tackling techniques because of the new rules when it comes to number of padded practices and tackling rules, who Jessie is rooming with during training camp, what Jessie does after practice, and what the vibes are like in the locker room when it comes to which guys are loud, which guys are on the aux cord, and things like that. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Kirby Smart talk about how he keeps his message fresh going into year 10 at Georgia, react to what Coach Smart had to say, and explain why they think it's easy for Kirby Smart to keep his message fresh because mostly new ears are hearing it year in and year out. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour two by playing a round of Fair or Foul!
Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they discuss whether or not their expectations for the team have changed any now that they have had a chance to see some of the training camp practices. As they discuss, they react to comments by Zach Harrison who spoke about how the Falcons defense is different under Jeff Ulbrich, who is holding them to a high standard, which Carl and Mike agree should be the case if this team is going to win this season.
Carl and Mike react to The Morning Shift's interview w/ Kaden Ellis and agree the Falcons linebacker should be able to flourish in Jeff Ulbrich's system.
HR2 - Kaden Elliss knows right now is all about learning Jeff Ulbrich's defense ASAP In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac spend some time with Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss. Mike, Ali, Beau, and Kaden discuss how practice is going, how Kaden's body is feeling going into the first padded practice, what Kaden did during the offseason for fun, the process of learning new defensive schemes, how tough it is staying disciplined at Kaden's position, being at a point in Kaden's career where he can help other guys make plays and help them be in the right position, the chippy-ness at practice, if Kaden's little brothers that are in the NFL now come to him or his dad, who was also in the NFL, for advice, and who Kaden is rooming with during training camp. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. Mike, Ali, and Beau also let you hear a couple of sound bites from The Midday Show with Andy and Randy's interview with host of the DawgNation Daily podcast Brandon Adams. The Morning Shift crew also lets you hear Brandon talk about how he believes that this year's Georgia offense could look a lot like Georgia's 2018 offense, and Mike, Ali, and Beau also let you hear Brandon talk about if he thinks there's a legit quarterback competition between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Ryan Puglisi, and react to what Brandon had to say. The Morning Shift crew also explains why Georgia fans shouldn't be surprised if Georgia's 2025 offense looks like their 2018 offense like Brandon said. Finally, Ali gets Mike and Beau to debate it out in a game of Which One to close out hour two.
Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on comments by Arthur Blank as he acknowledged his expectation for the team to reach the playoffs. As they react, they agree Blank has done a lot for the community and he is deserving of seeing his team winning a championship. They also share thoughts on Jeff Ulbrich comments including addressing the intensity displayed by the defense over the weekend, to which they agree it is good to see the defense come out this way this early in camp.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta sports, the National sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets daily from two "Southern Yankees" daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 10a hour is presented by MIKE PATTON HONDA! Not just a dealership, a family business for more than 50 years. Shop their huge inventory at MikePattonHonda.com Falcons Weekend Training Camp - fights break out Braves swept by the Rangers X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Is Coach Prime done? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Arthur Blank speaks On Campus Braves slide continues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons' training camp practices over the weekend, give their biggest takeaways from the practices over the weekend, let you hear Falcons' General Manager Terry Fontenot talk about the Falcons' defense showing some turnover ability on Saturday, react to what Fontenot had to say, let you hear Falcons' Right Tackle Jake Matthews talk about how much he appreciates Jeff Ulbrich's aggressive style defense in training camp, react to what Jake had to say, and then explain why they think it's hard to gauge the team during training camp when the offense and the defense are facing off against each other.
HR3 - Falcons' offense & defense having good days in training camp is ideal scenario In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call in and ask them anything, including any and all of their Atlanta Falcons' training camp related questions in The Wake Up Call! Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why James Pearce Jr.'s training camp fights, or any other fights that happen during Falcons' training camp won't cause any rifts within the team. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Falcons' training camp practices over the weekend, give their biggest takeaways from the practices over the weekend, let you hear Falcons' General Manager Terry Fontenot talk about the Falcons' defense showing some turnover ability on Saturday, react to what Fontenot had to say, let you hear Falcons' Right Tackle Jake Matthews talk about how much he appreciates Jeff Ulbrich's aggressive style defense in training camp, react to what Jake had to say, and then explain why they think it's hard to gauge the team during training camp when the offense and the defense are facing off against each other. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear Atlanta Falcons' Owner Arthur Blank explain why he's proud of Kirk Cousins, react to what Mr. Blank had to say, let you hear Falcons' General Manager Terry Fontenot talk about how Cousins has been the ultimate professional, and react to what Fontenot had to say as well. Then, The Morning Shift crew explains why they think the Falcons praising Kirk Cousins right now is their way of trying to sell him to other teams that might be interested in acquiring a quarterback. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Ali close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!
The Falcons opened training camp on Thursday with significant fanfare. Kevin Knight and Adnan Ikic bring you their live reporting from Day 1, including an impressive opening performance from Michael Penix Jr and Kyle Pitts, our first look at Jeff Ulbrich's defense, updates on the rookie class, and more! Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET. Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)!
How good will Michael Penix Jr. be in his first season as starter? How much improvement will we see from the defense? Can Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. have breakout seasons? How big a difference will Jeff Ulbrich make? Can Raheem Morris learn from his first-season mistakes? We get into all that and more on the Falcons Podcast. The Falcons Podcast streams live every Monday and Wednesday at 8:35 a.m. EST https://www.youtube.com/c/scottkennedy?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for a New Home in the Atlanta Area? Ryann Kennedy Homes: https://www.ryannkennedy.com/ For More Atlanta Falcons News: https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/ The Falcons Podcast: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Sa2BYyM3pLAV78VXAb1Cs iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-falcons-podcast/id1625096227?uo=4 iHeart - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-falcons-podcast-97509849/ #Falcons #atlantafalcons #RiseUp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices