Podcast appearances and mentions of kaden elliss

On this episode of The Pure Athlete Podcast, the guys sit down with Kaden Elliss of the Atlanta Falcons (signed with New Orleans Saints a week after this recording) for a powerful conversation that goes far beyond football.Kaden shares his incredible journey—from being overlooked in recruiting and chasing a dream at quarterback, to carving out a career in the NFL through grit, faith, and relentless belief. But what truly defines his story is family. Growing up in a household of 12, with seven adopted siblings, Kaden opens up about how adoption shaped his identity, his values, and his purpose.Brought to you by Promise 686 (promise686.org), an organization dedicated to placing vulnerable children into safe, loving homes, this episode dives deep into:The life-changing impact of adoption and what “family” really meansNavigating doubt, setbacks, and the recruiting processWhy multi-sport athletes have an edge (and why specialization can hurt development)Faith under pressure—and representing your beliefs in the heat of competitionLessons from the NFL on leadership, discipline, and consistencyThis is more than a football story—it's a conversation about purpose, perspective, and the people who shape who we become.

On the eve of the NFL's legal tampering period, Monte and Sal break down what the New York Giants could do as free agency begins. Monte returns from Mexico sporting a visible injury (and plenty of cartel jokes), while the duo analyzes the team's key pending free agents—Jermaine Eluemunor, Cor'Dale Flott, and Wan'Dale Robinson—predicting which will return and which are likely gone. They game out cap space after restructures, debate top needs (cornerback, interior offensive line, linebacker, run-stuffing defensive tackle, weapons), evaluate realistic targets like Elijah Vera-Tucker, Jamal Dean, Kaden Elliss, Sebastian Joseph-Day, Rico Dowdle, Dallas Goedert, and Mike Evans, and discuss building a wide-receiver-by-committee approach around Malik Nabers versus chasing a splash veteran. Expect split predictions, scheme-fit arguments, and growing excitement for the new Harbaugh/Ponte/Shane era.Timestamps (Shortened with Corrected Names):00:00 – Intro & Monte's Mexico update01:03 – Free agency timeline & expectations01:57 – Team priorities & targets overview03:56 – Pending free agents breakdown19:15 – Cap space & restructuring plans26:30 – Cornerback targets & debate32:36 – Interior O-line targets & predictions38:44 – Linebacker targets & picks41:48 – Interior D-line targets46:58 – Weapons philosophy (run game focus)49:01 – Tight end targets & strategy53:48 – Running back targets & committee approach58:00 – Wide receiver committee & targets1:02:00+ – Final predictions & closing hypePlease Rate and Subscribe!Follow Us:@HesAGiantPod@montecri5to@queens_guy

Steve and Charlie listened to WWL's exclusive interview with Saints head coach Kellen Moore. Coach Moore discussed the team's veteran free agent additions, evaluating David Edwards, Noah Fant, and Kaden Elliss. Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, joined Sports Talk. Etheridge shared his thoughts on LSU baseball's recent skid after an excellent start. He also broke down the Tigers' SEC series against Vanderbilt.

Steve and Charlie heard WWL's exclusive interviews with Saints LG David Edwards, P Ryan Wright, and LB Kaden Elliss.

Steve and Charlie listened to WWL's exclusive interview with Saints head coach Kellen Moore. Coach Moore discussed the team's veteran free agent additions, evaluating David Edwards, Noah Fant, and Kaden Elliss.

Steve and Charlie listened to WWL's exclusive interview with Saints head coach Kellen Moore. Coach Moore discussed the team's veteran free agent additions, evaluating David Edwards, Noah Fant, and Kaden Elliss.

HR3 - Falcons in neutral this season, not going in reverse or driving forward until 2027 In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing linebacker Channing Tindall, edge rusher Azeez Oljulari, defensive lineman Chris Williams, and center Corey Levin, explain why they think the Falcons free agency moves indicate that Ian Cunningham, Matt Ryan, and this Falcons team is not going 'all in' until they know what future of the quarterback position is, continue to react to the Atlanta Braves officially announcing that Braves.TV is live, and that the pricing for Braves.TV is $99.99 per season or monthly for $19.99, with discounts for A-List/Premium members, talk about how they feel about the pricing of Braves.TV, talk about how it's one more subscription you have to pay for, but that overall this is a good thing for the Braves. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with College Football and NFL Draft Analyst and Co-Host on Sports Radio WWL in Louisiana Mike Detillier! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Mike discuss what positions the New Orleans Saints need to go after and get help in through free agency and the draft, what the response has been from Saints fans after the team signed linebacker Kaden Elliss, how Mike feels about the defensive tackles in this year's NFL Draft, how Mike feels about the Atlanta Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa, if Mike thinks there will be a quarterback competition between Tua and Michael Penix Jr., how Mike feels about the running backs in this year's NFL Draft, and some of the guys the Saints have lost so far in free agency this year.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with College Football and NFL Draft Analyst and Co-Host on Sports Radio WWL in Louisiana Mike Detillier! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Mike discuss what positions the New Orleans Saints need to go after and get help in through free agency and the draft, what the response has been from Saints fans after the team signed linebacker Kaden Elliss, how Mike feels about the defensive tackles in this year's NFL Draft, how Mike feels about the Atlanta Falcons signing Tua Tagovailoa, if Mike thinks there will be a quarterback competition between Tua and Michael Penix Jr., how Mike feels about the running backs in this year's NFL Draft, and some of the guys the Saints have lost so far in free agency this year.

The Atlanta Falcons have taken a measured approach to free agency under new general manager Ian Cunningham. Meanwhile, several former players have landed lucrative contracts with other teams. There are still several holes to fill on this 2026 team. How do the Falcons do it? Scott and Nick get into it on the Falcons Podcast. Become a Member of the Falcons Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExH7g8jWCX0Wb5p6Jd9FwA/join For More Atlanta Falcons News: https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/ Nick Kendell: https://x.com/NickKendellMHH Scott Kennedy: https://www.youtube.com/c/scottkennedy?sub_confirmation=1 Garrett Chapman: https://x.com/gchapatl ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Falcons Podcast Live Stream⁠ Schedule: Monday: 8:35 a.m. EST with Scott and Nick Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. EST with Garrett Wednesday: 8:35 a.m. EST with Scott and Nick Thursday: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. EST with Garrett 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 #DirtyBirds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Orleans Saints brought back a familiar face in linebacker Kaden Elliss, but is it a solid enough replacement to help Who Dats deal with Demario Davis leaving? We ask WWL-TV sportscaster Ricardo LeCompte on Dattitude (Ep. 482) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also discuss other big moves in the #NFL, including Maxx Crosby going back to Las Vegas after Baltimore reneged on the big deal.

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. RedZone: Falcons say goodbye to Kaden Elliss Business of Sports - NHL returning to Atlanta Bam goes wham! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR2 - Falcons will be competitive next season, but aren't Super Bowl contenders yet In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to a report that the Atlanta Falcons are converting $14 million dollars of Offensive Tackle Jake Matthews' salary into a signing bonus, adding one void year, clearing $10.5M of cap space in 2026, talk about how this move could mean they were wrong about what they thought the Falcons and General Manager Ian Cunningham were planning for the future of the Falcons, continue to react to the reports that Falcons free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss is leaving the Falcons and heading back to New Orleans to rejoin the Saints on a three-year, $33 million-dollar deal, play a round of Which One Wednesday for the halftime portion of the show, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

HR1 - Ian Cunningham playing long game & building Falcons right way 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 Hawks getting their seventh win in a row last night with their 124-112 win over the Dallas Mavericks at home, talk about how the Hawks winning the games that they're supposed to consistently shows the team's and the players' growth and positive trajectory, react to the reports that Atlanta Falcons free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss is leaving the Falcons and heading back to New Orleans to rejoin the Saints on a three-year, $33 million-dollar deal, react to Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scoring 83 points in Miami's 150-129 home win over the Washington Wizards last night in Miami, becoming the second-highest scorer in an NBA game, surpassing Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for the spot, and only being second to Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points. Mike, Beau, and Ali also let you hear what it sounded like when Bam scored his 82nd and 83rd points at the free throw line. Then, The Morning Shift crew gives their thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons signing former Cleveland Browns defensive end Cameron Thomas to a one-year $3.1 million-dollar deal, grade Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham's free agency moves so far, explain why they think Cunningham's clearly building for the future based on the early free agency moves he and the Falcons have made, react to the Las Vegas Raiders announcing yesterday that the Baltimore Ravens have "backed out" of a trade agreement that would have sent All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby to Baltimore in exchange for two first-round picks because of medical concerns that arose during a physical, explain why they think this is bad business from the Ravens, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to a report that the Atlanta Falcons are converting $14 million dollars of Offensive Tackle Jake Matthews' salary into a signing bonus, adding one void year, clearing $10.5M of cap space in 2026, talk about how this move could mean they were wrong about what they thought the Falcons and General Manager Ian Cunningham were planning for the future, and then continue to react to the reports that Falcons free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss is leaving the Falcons and heading back to New Orleans to rejoin the Saints on a three-year, $33 million-dollar deal.

Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike reported on LB Kaden Elliss' return to the Saints. Steve recapped Paul Skenes' excellent performance in Team USA's victory over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Charlie discussed the Browns' process of completely rebuilding their offensive line.

Mike and Charlie reported on the Saints' trade with the Houston Texans and the return of former New Orleans LB Kaden Elliss. Former Tulane QB Lester Ricard, a football analyst, joined Sports Talk. Ricard praised the Saints for "moving in the right direction" by building a strong roster around Tyler Shough. He also discussed the rise of 13-personnel offensive packages in the modern NFL and Tulane's upcoming quarterback battle. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

HR2 - Falcons weren't going to sign high priced QB because they're not a QB away In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal, continue to react to some of the other signings the Falcons reportedly made yesterday, let listeners call in and give their thoughts on the Falcons' reported free agent signings, explain why they think Tua was the best and cheapest backup quarterback option the Falcons could get, react to the Falcons reportedly signing former Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris, explain why they think the Falcons signing Harris likely means that the Falcons free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss isn't returning to the Falcons, play a shortened free agency themed two truths and a lie during the halftime portion of the show, and then close out hour two by reacting to all of the latest free agency signings that happened in or affect the NFC South as they do a NFC South free agency frenzy version of In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the Atlanta Falcons reportedly signing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year $1.3 million-dollar veteran minimum deal, continue to let listeners call in and give their thoughts on the Falcons' reported free agent signings, react to the Falcons reportedly signing former Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris, and explain why they think the Falcons signing Harris likely means that Falcons free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss isn't returning to the Falcons.

HR2 - Kaden Elliss only free agent Falcons should consider overpaying to bring back In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to talk about the legal tampering period beginning today in the NFL, continue to discuss what they think the first move from the Atlanta Falcons will be, talk about the possibility of the Falcons replacing free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss with free agent linebacker Quay Walker, explain why they think Walker is only an upgrade over Elliss for the Falcons if Quay ends up costing less than Kaden does, hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may've missed, including Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies hitting a historic walk-off home run for team Netherlands over the weekend in the World Baseball Classic, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to talk about the legal tampering period beginning today in the NFL, continue to discuss what they think the first move from the Atlanta Falcons will be, talk about the possibility of the Falcons replacing free agent linebacker Kaden Elliss with free agent linebacker Quay Walker, and explain why they think Walker is only an upgrade over Elliss for the Falcons if Quay ends up costing less than Kaden does.

REBUILDING THE CORE: Panthers 2026 Draft Data & Free Agency RumorsThe Carolina Panthers are entering a pivotal 2026 offseason with a clear directive from GM Dan Morgan: fix the front seven and protect the franchise. In today's video, we break down the latest Draft IQ Mock Tracker data and what it tells us about Carolina's 19th overall pick.In this video, we discuss:The Sadiq Surge: Why 17% of experts have Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq heading to Charlotte. With his elite 4.39 speed and red-zone production, could he be the ultimate "safety valve" for Bryce Young?The Trenches: With Cade Mays potentially hitting a payday in free agency, we look at the internal promotion of Nick Samac. Can the former 7th-round pick handle the starting Center duties, or will Carolina look to the draft for more competition?Linebacker Overhaul: The data shows a massive 52% trend toward Edge and LB. We explore the latest rumors linking the Panthers to Jaguars star Devin Lloyd and Falcons' veteran Kaden Elliss. Is Dan Morgan ready to make a "splash" signing to lead the defense?Draft Prospects to Watch: Analysis of the "Draft IQ" top targets, including Clemson's Peter Woods (9% mock rate) and the high-rising CJ Allen from Georgia.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about the one Atlanta Falcons free agent they would want to have the Falcons re-sign if they could only choose one for the team to bring back.

HR3 - If Falcons don't re-sign Kaden Elliss they'll have some solid replacement options In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about some of the defensive free agents they would like to see the Atlanta Falcons sign, react to the breaking news that the National Football League has announced the Falcons will be one of the participating teams in the 2026 NFL Madrid game, continue to 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, talk about how they hope that the Falcons are going to Madrid in new uniforms that feature red jerseys and silver pants, explain why they think free agent tight end Charlie Kolar could be a nice upgrade at backup tight end for the Falcons, react to former Atlanta Hawks point guard and now Washington Wizards point guard Trae Young getting ejected from last night's Wizards versus Rockets game for leaving the bench, being ejected from a Wizards game before ever playing for the Wizards, react to the news that Trae is going to make his Wizards debut on Thursday, talk about how they're surprised that Trae is playing at all this season, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

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.

In this episode, we break down a whirlwind of coaching changes and free agency rumors hitting Bank of America Stadium. With news confirmed that legendary assistant Dom Capers is heading to the Browns, we discuss how Ejiro Evero and Dave Canales will fill that massive void in the defensive room. Then, we dive into Dan Morgan's mission to "attack" the linebacker market, highlighting top targets like Kaden Elliss and Devin Lloyd to pair with Trevin Wallace. We also explore the hunt for a younger, more athletic backup QB to push Bryce Young, looking at names like Zach Wilson and Sam Howell. Finally, we discuss the potential homecoming of former NC State star Bradley Chubb—now a free agent—and how his relationship with Evero could redefine the Panthers' pass rush in 2026.

Carl and Mike discuss the report that Kaden Elliss will be one of the highest paid LBs this offseason, and what are the benefits to bringing him back vs not bringing him back.

92.9 The Game Atlanta Falcons Reporter Joe Patrick speaks about the offseason storyline he's already starting to get tired of, if the team may move on from Kaden Elliss, if Kirk Cousins contract restructure was in his best interest or more to help the Falcons, and the decision to use the franchise tag on Kyle Pitts.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Josh discuss how Josh feels about Louis Riddick's comments about the Falcons quarterback situation, Matt Ryan not having much control over the Falcons quarterback situation, the Falcons not having many options at quarterback, if Josh heard any rumblings about where Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins could land after he's officially released by the Falcons, what Josh thinks Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham and the team are going to do at the linebacker spot with Kaden Elliss being a free agent, how Josh feels about the Falcons franchise tagging Kyle Pitts, if Josh believes the rumors about the Falcons wanting to sign Pitts to a long term contract extension, NFL prospects standing out at the NFL Combine in their team interviews and in the medical evaluations, not the drills they do on the field, what Josh thinks Ian Cunningham and the Falcons approach will be in this year's NFL Draft, who Josh thinks the Falcons backup quarterback will be this upcoming season, and what kind of deal Josh thinks Falcons free agent running back Tyler Allgeier will get on the open market.

HR3 - Falcons don't have many options at QB this season besides Michael Penix Jr. In hour three Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with Atlanta Falcons beat writer for The Athletic Josh Kendall! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Josh discuss how Josh feels about Louis Riddick's comments about the Falcons quarterback situation, Matt Ryan not having much control over the Falcons quarterback situation, the Falcons not having many options at quarterback, if Josh heard any rumblings about where Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins could land after he's officially released by the Falcons, what Josh thinks Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham and the team are going to do at the linebacker spot with Kaden Elliss being a free agent, how Josh feels about the Falcons franchise tagging Kyle Pitts, if Josh believes the rumors about the Falcons wanting to sign Pitts to a long term contract extension, NFL prospects standing out at the NFL Combine in their team interviews and in the medical evaluations, not the drills they do on the field, what Josh thinks Ian Cunningham and the Falcons approach will be in this year's NFL Draft, who Josh thinks the Falcons backup quarterback will be this upcoming season, and what kind of deal Josh thinks Falcons free agent running back Tyler Allgeier will get on the open market. Then, The Morning Shift crew reacts to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson challenging a strike three call using the new ABS Challenge system, and Olson winning the challenge after the review revealed that the pitch had missed the outside edge of the plate by a tenth of an inch. Mike, Ali, and Beau also let you hear College Football and NFL Analyst for ESPN Louis Riddick explain why he thinks the Atlanta Falcons will make a big move at quarterback this offseason and explain why he thinks the Falcons signing free agent quarterback Malik Willis makes perfect sense. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to what Riddick had to say, explain why they think Malik Willis is as much of an unknown as a starting quarterback as Michael Penix Jr. is, continue to react to Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson challenging a strike three call using the new ABS Challenge system, Olson winning the challenge after the review revealed that the pitch had missed the outside edge of the plate by a tenth of an inch, talk about how Matt and the Braves are off to a hot start when it comes to winning challenges with the new ABS challenge system, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Atlanta Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham being non-committal on free-agent linebacker Kaden Ellissin his scrum with the local media at the NFL Combine yesterday when asked if Elliss is a guy Atlanta wants back, and explain why they would hate to lose Elliss and want him back, but think the Falcons can find a cheaper option and better system fit at linebacker than Kaden Elliss.

HR3 - Kaden Elliss may end up being Falcons cap casualty along with Tyler Allgeier In hour three 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 General Manager Ian Cunningham being non-committal on free-agent linebacker Kaden Elliss in his scrum with the local media at the NFL Combine yesterday when asked if Elliss is a guy Atlanta wants back, and explain why they would hate to lose Elliss and want him back, but think the Falcons can find a cheaper option and better system fit at linebacker than Kaden Elliss. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali react to Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreeing on a one-year, $27 million-dollar contract extension that includes a club option, talk about how the Braves still need to sign another starting pitcher, explain why they think the Braves haven't made moves this offseason like a team that feels like they're World Series contenders, discuss if the Braves' new in-house TV Network BravesVision could ultimately make Liberty Media give Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos more money to spend on their own players and free agents, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks' 119-98 win over the Washington Wizards last night, react to last night being the first time former Hawks All-Star Trae Young has been back in Atlanta since being traded to the Wizards last month, talk about the tribute video the Hawks played for Trae and how it made them feel, discuss Jonathan Kuminga making his Hawks debut last night since be trading to the team as part of the Kristaps Porziņģis trade, let you hear Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder talk about how Kuminga showed the things he's been coaching, react to what Coach Snyder had to say, explain why they think Kuminga's Hawks debut was great and now consistency is the next big step, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, and continue to 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.

HR3 - Falcons losing Kaden Elliss would be huge loss for team on and off the field In hour three 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 Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich explain why he wants linebacker/edge rusher Kaden Ellis back, react to what Ulbrich had to say, explain why they think the Falcons can't afford to lose Kaden Elliss, let you hear the Falcons DC talk about how they are currently self scouting, then will scout this year's free agent class, and then this year's draft class, react to what Coach Ulbrich had to say, react to the Baltimore Orioles signing starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5 million contract, talk about how the Braves were also trying to sign Bassitt, discuss if they think the Braves getting their own TV network will allow Atlanta to begin to spend more money, discuss what area of the team they think the Falcons could put an emphasis on upgrading this offseason, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks' 110-107 loss to the Charlotte Hornets last night in Charlotte, talk about if it's time to panic about this year's Hawks team, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich explain why he wants linebacker/edge rusher Kaden Ellis back, react to what Ulbrich had to say, and explain why they think the Falcons can't afford to lose Kaden Elliss.

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 10 o'clock hour is brought to you by UROLOGY OF GREATER ATLANTA. Our team of top-rated Urologists offers treatment options that have helped men & women throughout Metro Atlanta! Visit us online today at UGATL.com Falcons have lots of offseason moves to make On Campus - Lane Kiffin continues to show who he really is 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's Texas Presser Conference Falcons drop 4th in a row - UGH! Baseball dealing with some gambling issues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Falcons Analyst Dave Archer talks about being excited to try some German beer, some of the positives offensively from the loss to the Patriots, staying out of 3rd and long, what we saw from Jalon Walker, how the Falcons continue to use Kaden Elliss in different ways, where Michael PEnix is 10 starts into his career, and how the Falcons match up with the Colts.

In the 2nd hour of today's show, the guys chat with Head Coach Raheem Morris. Kaden Elliss joins to discuss how this defense gets back on track.

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.

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about the type of defense that's required when you play a quarterback like Josh Allen, react to what Coach Morris had to say, let you hear Falcons' linebacker Kaden Elliss talk about how the Patriots challenged Josh Allen, and how he's going to consult his brother Christian Elliss, who plays linebacker for the New England Patriots, on the Bills, react to everything Kaden had to say, and explain why they think the Falcons' defense must penetrate the Bills' backfield to contain running back James Cook.

HR2 - Falcons' edge rushers must keep rush lane integrity to limit big runs from Bills In hour two Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris talk about the type of defense that's required when you play a quarterback like Josh Allen, react to what Coach Morris had to say, let you hear Falcons' linebacker Kaden Elliss talk about how the Patriots challenged Josh Allen, and how he's going to consult his brother Christian Elliss, who plays linebacker for the New England Patriots, on the Bills, react to everything Kaden had to say, explain why they think the Falcons' defense must penetrate the Bills' backfield to contain running back James Cook, react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle, explain why they think Miami, Texas A&M, and Indiana are this year's college football's pretenders not contenders, and then close out hour two by by debating it out in a game of Which One!

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, Dylan Mathews, and Ali Mac give out their first quarter grades to the Atlanta Falcons' linebacker room.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss talk about quarterback Michael Penix Jr. being in the middle of a big fight between the Falcons and the Tennessee Titans during their joint practice yesterday, react to what Elliss had to say, and explain why they think tight end Charlie Woerner may be the only guy on this Falcons team who is irreplaceable.

HR3 - Casey Washington has been making plays everyday during training camp In hour three Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let listeners call into the show and talk about if they like that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was in the middle of a big fight between the Falcons and the Tennessee Titans during their joint practice yesterday, and if they're going to watch the New Heights podcast episode that features Taylor Swift and why in the Wake Up Call! Then, Ali, Mike, and Beau let you hear Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss talk about quarterback Michael Penix Jr. being in the middle of a big fight between the Falcons and the Tennessee Titans during their joint practice yesterday, react to what Elliss had to say, and explain why they think tight end Charlie Woerner may be the only guy on this Falcons team who is irreplaceable. The Morning Shift crew also gives you their final thoughts on the two joint practices between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans, talk about if any of the bad blood from the fights yesterday will carry over into tomorrow's preseason game, and also discuss if second year wide receiver Casey Washington has been the ‘darling' of Falcons' training camp this year. Finally, to close out hour three Mike, Beau, and Ali dive into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

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!

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In the 3rd hour of today's show, the guys hit the Dawg Report. We hear from Kaden Elliss live with the Morning Shift.