Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Penix Jr

Carl and Zinno briefly discuss why they do not like restaurants asking customers to put a card on file to make a reservation. They then get back into Falcons talk as they discuss whether the team was explosive enough in their pass game to scare defenses to which leads Carl to believe it is better they draft a wide receiver to help open up their offense and make things easier for Michael Penix Jr.

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Zinno briefly discuss why they do not like restaurants asking customers to put a card on file to make a reservation. They then get back into Falcons talk as they discuss whether the team was explosive enough in their pass game to scare defenses to which leads Carl to believe it is better they draft a wide receiver to help open up their offense and make things easier for Michael Penix Jr. :20 – Carl and Zinno get back into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on the Bucs hiring TJ Yates as their pass game coordinator, to which Carl believes adds some fuel to the fire of the rivalry between the two teams, to which Carl says the Falcons cannot lose to the Bucs, understanding Yates and Zac Robinson will likely be out to prove something when dialing up plays against the Falcons. :40 – Carl and Zinno get into What's On DA-DA's Mind as they discuss Joe Judge's comments made during his testimony during the Trinidad Chambliss hearing and how impactful Falcons rookies drafted this upcoming season will have to be at certain position

Falcons star rookie edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was arrested on serious charges and may miss some or all of the 2026 NFL season and beyond. Kevin Knight is joined by Tre'Shon Diaz to discuss Pearce's arrest and the chances of him returning to Atlanta, as well as the latest updates on Michael Penix Jr.'s return timeline. 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.

Carl and Zinno come back with more Falcons talk as they discuss 'where the team goes' in regards to the direction they take under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees, as Carl states he feels good after hearing from Rees yesterday as he addressed the Falcons offense and Michael Penix Jr. Carl also notes that after hearing from Jeff Ulbrich, who discussed understanding how defense needs to operate to play at a championship level, he feels better about the team possibly going without James Pearce Jr. next season. 

Carl and Zinno open up the show with some Falcons talk as they revisit when Mark asked Matt Ryan about Michael Penix Jr. being the starting quarterback and agree Ryan's answer was taken completely out of context and he answered the question perfectly and as they discuss, they share thoughts on the Falcons still having to find out if Penix Jr. was worth drafting with the 8th overall pick after signing Kirk Cousins.

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Zinno open up the show with some Falcons talk as they revisit when Mark asked Matt Ryan about Michael Penix Jr. being the starting quarterback and agree Ryan's answer was taken completely out of context and he answered the question perfectly and as they discuss, they share thoughts on the Falcons still having to find out if Penix Jr. was worth drafting with the 8th overall pick after signing Kirk Cousins. :20 – Carl and Zinno come back with more Falcons talk as they discuss 'where the team goes' in regards to the direction they take under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees, as Carl states he feels good after hearing from Rees yesterday as he addressed the Falcons offense and Michael Penix Jr. Carl also notes that after hearing from Jeff Ulbrich, who discussed understanding how defense needs to operate to play at a championship level, he feels better about the team possibly going without James Pearce Jr. next season. :40 – Carl and Zinno get into some Braves talk as they discuss what moves the team should make in regards to starting pitching as they have placed Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day injured list. As they discuss, Mark explains why the age of Chris Bassitt was one reason he did not believe the Braves should have tried to sign, which now he has signed with the Orioles.

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 Braves won't be signing Chris Bassitt RedZone - Falcons Coordinators Hawks fall again to the Hornets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR1 - Kevin Stefanski will have Michael Penix Jr. under center a lot next season In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the news that WNBA player Rickea Jackson's attorneys filed a court notice Tuesday in Miami-Dade (Florida) County saying that she is "willing to testify" against Atlanta Falcons player James Pearce Jr. if the domestic violence charges against him go to trial, explain why they think this story isn't going away anytime soon if this case goes to trial, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Offensive Coordinator Tommy Rees talk about the major benefits of being under center and that being what Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski likes, react to what Coach Rees had to say, let you hear Coach Rees also talk about the lessons he learned during his time in Cleveland, react to what the Falcons OC had to say, explain why they think the biggest takeaway from Tommy Rees' press conference yesterday is him ensuring that he and Kevin Stefanski are going to marry the run game and pass game, react to the passing of actor James Van Der Beek, let you hear Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and assistant coach Joey Porter Sr. talk about how former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger wasn't a good teammate or a good person in a podcast recorded during the week of the Super Bowl, talk about how Roethlisberger and former Steelers linebacker James Harrison "broke the brotherhood" by discussing team business and criticizing former head coach Mike Tomlin on their own podcasts, react to what Porter Sr. had to say, explain why they think Joey Porter is not the guy that should be calling out Ben Roethlisberger for being a bad person and teammate, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

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Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines as they react to Kevin Stefanski and Jeff Ulbrich both stating there is nothing to say at this time in regards to the James Pearce Jr. situation, which both Carl and Mike agree no one should be surprised hearing that from the two Falcons coaches as they believe the team will not try and be ahead of the legal process. They also discuss why they believe the Falcons have to allow Michael Penix Jr. to have an opportunity to prove he can 'be the guy' for the franchise.

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with some Braves talk as they react to the latest update on Spencer Schwellenbach, who says he will have to have arthroscopic surgery to fix bone spurs and inflammation in his right elbow as well as the reports of Joe Jimenez also being placed on the 60-day injured list with left articular cartilage injury. As they discuss, Mike explains why he believes the Braves are beginning to feel the impact of "not going all in for starting pitching' :20 – Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines as they react to Kevin Stefanski and Jeff Ulbrich both stating there is nothing to say at this time in regards to the James Pearce Jr. situation, which both Carl and Mike agree no one should be surprised hearing that from the two Falcons coaches as they believe the team will not try and be ahead of the legal process. They also discuss why they believe the Falcons have to allow Michael Penix Jr. to have an opportunity to prove he can 'be the guy' for the franchise. :40 – Carl and Mike are joined by Amy Dash as they discuss the severity of the charges against James Pearce Jr. and the likelihood of the Falcons rookie suiting up in the NFL again

Ross is joined by Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to discuss the hiring of Kevin Stefanski, his ACL tear recovery, what he's got going on with Sharpie, and more! Afterward, Ross discusses some of the latest news around the league, including Adam Gases' return to the NFL & more! Michael Penix Jr. Interview: 2:40 NFL News & Notes: 15:25 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ross is joined by Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to discuss the hiring of Kevin Stefanski, his ACL tear recovery, what he's got going on with Sharpie, and more! Afterward, Ross discusses some of the latest news around the league, including Adam Gases' return to the NFL & more! Michael Penix Jr. Interview: 2:40 NFL News & Notes: 15:25 Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks loss to the Timberwolves last night and what the path to being a little more competitive might be, the Falcons offseason still revolving around Michael Penix Jr., and Mike Conti stops by.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on how Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham can fix things as they deal with the uncertainty of Michael Penix Jr. and James Pearce Jr. facing the potential of jail time and no number one pick for the upcoming draft. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue to share thoughts on Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham being thrown into the fire in the wake of the James Pearce Jr. arrest. :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons and the challenges they are facing in the wake of James Pearce Jr. being arrested and the Braves announcing they are placing Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-day IL.

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike are joined by The Water Boyz as they discuss the latest Atlanta sports headlines. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some brief Hawks talk as they address the patience fans may have to have as the team turns their focus to their young players and will add a couple more this offseason in the draft. They then get into some Falcons Talk as they react to comments made by Michael Penix Jr. during his interview with Ross Tucker as he addressed his recovery from his season ending injury this past season. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss the lack of court storming after Kansas defeated No. 1 Arizona, Charles Bediako being denied his eligibility to play for Alabama and whether the Falcons should draft or sign free agents for various positions.

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on how Matt Ryan and Ian Cunningham can fix things as they deal with the uncertainty of Michael Penix Jr. and James Pearce Jr. facing the potential of jail time and no number one pick for the upcoming draft.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons Talk as they react to comments made by Michael Penix Jr. during his interview with Ross Tucker as he addressed his recovery from his season ending injury this past season.

Mark Zinno and Sandra get in to the Falcons quarterback situation that Matt Ryan is walking in to. While there is no guarantee that Michael Penix Jr will be ready, they need to find someone willing to fill in, that knows they will be giving up the QB1 spot.

Mark Zinno and Drew get in to the Falcons QB situation, and how drafting Michael Penix Jr was disaster in the making as soon as they did it.

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the Hawks win over the Jazz with a good performance from Jock Landale and a tough go from Risacher, the NFL Honors and Hall of Fame announcements, and Matt Ryan and Michael Penix Jr's. responses while on Radio Row.

We're live from Super Bowl LX Radio Row here in the Bay Area with a JAM-PACKED Friday Show! Michael Penix Jr., Adam Vinatieri, Carson Schwesinger, Fernando Mendoza, Bryce Young, Puka Nacua, Jaxson Dart + Cam Skattebo & so much more!

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on their conversation with Jerry Brewer which leads them to believe "a lot of people around the league" like the hire for the Falcons. They then get into comments from Kirk Cousins in regards to wanting to continue to play and his health. As they discuss they agree that while the Falcons and Cousins would have to find a happy medium, he would be the best option for the Falcons next season if Michael Penix Jr. is not able to go.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they share more thoughts on their conversation with Jerry Brewer which leads them to believe "a lot of people around the league" like the hire for the Falcons. They then get into comments from Kirk Cousins in regards to wanting to continue to play and his health. As they discuss they agree that while the Falcons and Cousins would have to find a happy medium, he would be the best option for the Falcons next season if Michael Penix Jr. is not able to go. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Bryant McFadden as they discuss the latest NFL headlines and preview the Super Bowl :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on their conversation with Jerry Brewer in which he said to the guys Atlanta fans should be very happy with Kevin Stefanski as the Falcons head coach. As their conversation continues, they discuss why they believe a lot of people around the league are on the same page in believing the Falcons made the right choice and have the potential to "do some really special things" if they have the right plan in place and Stefanski's proven ability to do more with less.

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up with some Hawks talk as they react to the debut of Jock Landale following being traded to the Hawks and the team picking up a win they both described as exciting to watch as Landale had a career night. They then get into some Falcons talk as they react to Kirk Cousins describing how healthy he feels since he suffered his season ending injury during his time in Minnesota. They also share thoughts on Michael Penix Jr. addressing with Kay Adams his social media post and where he is in his rehab. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they react to Matthew Stafford winning the MVP and agree there was no doubt the former Georgia Bulldogs player was beyond worthy of winning the award. They also share some thoughts on why the Defensive Rookie of the Year, Carson Schwesinger, is a great example of why the Falcons can still find "the guy they need" with their second round pick but it is up to Ian Cunningham and his scouting staff to go out and do their job. :40 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they react to Emmett Smith saying the Browns need to name Shedeur Sanders their starter, Luke Kuechly getting into the HOF ahead of the likes of Eli Manning and Bill Belichick, Jim Schwartz stepping resigning as the Browns DC.

HR1 - Matt Ryan rightfully didn't clarify Michael Penix Jr. comments but doubled down 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, let you hear Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan explain that he was not being noncommittal on Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., he was just saying the decision about whether or not Michael Penix Jr. will be the Falcons starting quarterback next season is not his decision, it's Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski's decision. Ali, Mike, and Beau also react to what Matt had to say, explain why they think Matt's time at CBS helped him work through and dispel this false Michael Penix Jr. narrative quickly, let you hear host of the NFL Honors last night Jon Hamm introduce Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson as the NFL Honors DJ, react to it, preview the Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, explain why they think whichever offensive line between the Patriots and the Seahawks O-Lines can pass protect the best will be the difference in the Super Bowl, react to the Atlanta Hawks trading guard Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Lakers for guard Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round pick, recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks' 121-119 win over the Utah Jazz last night, talk about how the Hawks' newly acquired center Jock Landale carried Atlanta to a win with his career night and historic debut with the team, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Mike Johnson in Mike'd Up!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan explain that he was not being noncommittal on Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., he was just saying the decision about whether or not Michael Penix Jr. will be the Falcons starting quarterback next season is not his decision it's Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski's decision. Ali, Mike, and Beau also react to what Matt had to say, and explain why they think that there's nobody built better to be the Falcons President of Football than Matt Ryan.

HR2 - Falcons must know if Michael Penix is their franchise QB or not after next season 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, let you hear Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan explain that he was not being noncommittal on Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., he was just saying the decision about whether or not Michael Penix Jr. will be the Falcons starting quarterback next season is not his decision, it's Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski's decision. Ali, Mike, and Beau also react to what Matt had to say, explain why they think that there's nobody built better to be the Falcons President of Football than Matt Ryan, hit the halftime portion of the show and play a round of Fair or Foul, 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 let you hear Atlanta Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan explain that he was not being noncommittal on Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., he was just saying the decision about whether or not Michael Penix Jr. will be the Falcons starting quarterback next season is not his decision it's Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski's decision. Ali, Mike, and Beau also react to what Matt had to say, and explain why they think Matt's time at CBS helped him work through and dispel this false Michael Penix Jr. narrative quickly.

2 O'clock Hour :00 - Carl and Mike open up the show with their reactions to the Hawks trading for Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Gabe Vincent, sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Warriors and Luke Kennard to the Lakers and discuss why the moves made by the team are "good" in regards to the team making roster moves which did not cost them any of their first round draft picks and show they are willing to work towards improving the team. :20 – Carl and Mike continue with more Hawks talk as they take calls from listeners to share their thoughts on the trades the team made. :40 – Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on whether or not Michael Penix Jr. should no longer respond to comments and chatter in regards to him and his career.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they share thoughts on whether or not Michael Penix Jr. should no longer respond to comments and chatter in regards to him and his career.

Episode 218 of The SplashCast is packed with football from every angle — college, NFL, front offices, and the conversations nobody wants to have but everybody needs to hear.We start in college football with the retirement of Gus Malzahn, what it means for the programs he's touched, and how his legacy fits into the current NCAA landscape.After a quick Drink Break, we lock in on Falcons Focus, where things are moving fast in Atlanta:• Super Bowl 2028 is officially coming to the city• Ian Cunningham joins the Falcons front office• Updates and speculation around Michael Penix Jr.'s return timeline• What these moves say about the organization's directionFrom there, we zoom out to the NFL at large, breaking down:• Super Bowl thoughts leading up to the game• Coaching hires, firings, and contract extensions• Raheem Morris landing in San Francisco• Davis Webb's promotion to OC in Denver• Anthony Weaver taking over the Ravens defense• The Rams doubling down on stability with HC & GM extensionsThen comes the hard conversation.The firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the reality that zero Black head coaches were hired during this cycle sparks a deeper discussion about opportunity, accountability, and what the NFL keeps telling us — without saying it out loud.This episode blends analysis, humor, frustration, and truth, exactly how SplashCast listeners expect it.

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. Michael Penix has something to say, look out! On Campus - UGA unveils Glory Glory NIL initiative 4-6-3 : Run Ronnie Run 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 11 o'clock hour is brought to you by TRAJAN WEALTH; Planning for tomorrow starts today. Visit Trajan Wealth dot com to learn more about retirement and state planning RedZone - Mike Macdonald How do Falcons fans feel about Michael Penix and his rant? Hawks continue to deal 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 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 Michael Penix has a rant for the ages Hawks say goodbye to Kristaps Porziņģis Ronald Acuna is ready to run! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HR2 - Jonathan Kuminga could be part of Hawks long term plans if he plays well In hour two 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 Hawks trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield, explain why they think Kuminga's age, upside, and contract makes him a great pickup for the Hawks, continue to react to Michael Penix Jr.'s lengthy post on Instagram yesterday, let you hear what ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had to say on First Take yesterday when asked if the Falcons should regret drafting Penix Jr. 8th overall, react to what Stephen A. had to say, discuss if they think Michael's lengthy IG post was sparked by Stephen A. Smith's comments on First Take, hit the halftime portion of the show and test their knowledge with some Throwback Thursday Trivia, 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 - Matt Ryan can't be noncommittal on Michael Penix because it's not his decision 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 Hawks trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield, let you hear ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania give his thoughts on the trade, react to what Shams had to say, explain why they think the Hawks trading for Kuminga and Hield is a great low risk, high reward deal for Atlanta, react to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s lengthy post on Instagram yesterday, let you hear what ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had to say on First Take yesterday when asked if the Falcons should regret drafting Penix Jr. 8th overall, react to what Stephen A. had to say, discuss if they think Michael's lengthy IG post was sparked by Stephen A. Smith's comments on First Take, explain why they think Stephen A. Smith's comments about Michael Penix Jr. are inaccurate and stupid, preview Sunday's Super Bowl LX matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, react to Asante Samuel calling out Tom Brady for saying he's not rooting for his former team to win the Super Bowl on Sunday, explain why they think Tom Brady should respond to Asante Samuel's comments on 'X', even though he probably won't, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR3 - Matt Ryan, Michael Penix making unnecessary headlines due to false narratives 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 Hawks trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield, continue to react to Michael Penix Jr.'s lengthy post on Instagram yesterday, let you hear what ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had to say on First Take yesterday when asked if the Falcons should regret drafting Penix Jr. 8th overall, react to what Stephen A. had to say, discuss if they think Michael's lengthy IG post was sparked by Stephen A. Smith's comments on First Take, and explain why Stephen A. Smith misinterpreted Matt Ryan's comments about Michael Penix Jr. Then, Ali, Mike, and Beau spend some time with the Owner of Football Gameplan, host on CBS Sports HQ, and college football and NFL analyst Emory Hunt! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Emory discuss Emory's biggest takeaway from the Senior Bowl and some of these other All-Star games and showcases for college football players that are going into the NFL Draft, Emory heading to the HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans next, how Emory feels about Florida Gators Defensive Lineman Caleb Banks as an NFL prospect and a possible target for the Atlanta Falcons, how Emory feels about the quarterback class in this year's NFL Draft, when Emory thinks the second quarterback will come off the board in April's draft, why Emory ranked Kevin Stefanski fifth in his NFL head coaching hire rankings, and how Emory feels about the Falcons hiring Ian Cunningham to be their next General Manager, and planning to build through the draft and in the trenches. Mike, Ali, and Beau also continue to react to the Hawks trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis for Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield, explain why they think Kuminga's fresh start being with Hawks could end up paying off well for both Kuminga and the Hawks, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield, continue to react to Michael Penix Jr.'s lengthy post on Instagram yesterday, let you hear what ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had to say on First Take yesterday when asked if the Falcons should regret drafting Penix Jr. 8th overall, react to what Stephen A. had to say, discuss if they think Michael's lengthy IG post was sparked by Stephen A. Smith's comments on First Take, and explain why Stephen A. Smith misinterpreted Matt Ryan's comments about Michael Penix Jr.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks trading veteran center Kristaps Porzingis for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and guard Buddy Hield, explain why they think Jonathan Kuminga's age, upside and contract makes him a great pickup for the Hawks, continue to react to Michael Penix Jr.'s lengthy post on Instagram yesterday, let you hear what ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had to say on First Take yesterday when asked if the Falcons should regret drafting Penix Jr. 8th overall, react to what Stephen A. had to say, and discuss if they think Michael's lengthy IG post was sparked by Stephen A. Smith's comments on First Take.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Michael Penix Jr.'s lengthy post on Instagram yesterday, let you hear what ESPN's Stephen A. Smith had to say on First Take yesterday when asked if the Falcons should regret drafting Penix Jr. 8th overall, react to what Stephen A. had to say, discuss if they think Michael's lengthy IG post was sparked by Stephen A. Smith's comments on First Take, and explain why they think Stephen A. Smith's comments about Michael Penix Jr. are inaccurate and stupid.

On this Tuesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington, are live in San Francisco as they talk about their experiences within the last day being in the city. Plus, the guys talk about Matt Ryan not exactly committing to starting Michael Penix Jr. at the QB spot in Atlanta, have a first time adult flyer edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take is live in San Fran with Mad Dog! Windy tells us exactly why James Harden requested a trade away from the surging Clippers. (0:00) Then, Darnold and Maye rode breakout seasons to lead their teams to Super Bowl LX. Cam Jordan tells us which QB is harder to game plan against. (22:00) Next, the Falcons hired a new GM who starts work with a tough decision: give Michael Penix Jr. one more shot, or move on. (38:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about whispers of Joe Burrow landing with the Vikings, Matt Ryan not supporting Michael Penix Jr. as the Falcons QB1, if Lions fan Ryan Kennedy has a winnable case in his $100M lawsuit against D.K. Metcalf, Chad Johnson, and Shannon Sharpe, Too Much or Not Enough, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 4: Matthew (@MatthewBerryTMR), Jay (@croucherJD) and Connor (@ConnorJRogers) examine curious comments about Michael Penix Jr.’s job security and offensive coordinator hires with the Jets and Cardinals before sitting down with Alec Pierce and Tetairoa McMillan. The trio also look back on the rookie receiver class before wrapping up the show highlighting intriguing Super Bowl LX novelty bets. (4:10) – Rotoworld Player News: Todd Monken to call plays for Browns in 2026, Falcons noncommittal on Michael Penix Jr. starting, Jets name Frank Reich OC, Cardinals reportedly tab Nathaniel Hackett OC (25:25) – Alec Pierce Interview (38:00) – Tetairoa McMillan Interview (44:15) – Looking back on the rookie WR + TE draft class (49:05) – Last Call: Notable novelty Super Bowl LX prop bets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon get to the bottom of the Atlanta Falcons completely biffing their QB position with the Cousins/Penix fiasco. All things NBA Trade-Deadline with Senior Writer Mark Medina. Plus, a HUGE hiring in the NFL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to some football talk and share more thoughts on the take of Michael Penix Jr. not being willing to go under center; however, they believe the coaching staff failed by not working things out through the preseason to figure out exactly what was best for their quarterback. :20 – Carl and Mike get back into some brief NBA talk as they note another trade in which the Hornets traded for Coby White and share their thoughts how it appears teams in the Eastern Conference they thought the Hawks were better than in seasons past have leapfrogged the Hawks. They then get back to Falcons talk and share thoughts on several players, including Drake London and Matthew Bergeron, who are entering the final year of their contract. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss potential Falcons headlines that could be a reality ahead of the 2026 season.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they continue react to an instagram post by Michael Penix Jr. in which he essentially addressed some of the challenges he has had to face to which they believe the Falcons QB is tired of hearing the various narratives being said about him.

Carl and Mike get back into some Falcons talk as they react to Stephen A. Smith saying he is hearing Michael Penix Jr. does not want to be under center due to not wanting to bend his knees.

Seahawks Draft Blog’s Rob Staton joins the show to give us his prediction on the outcome of the Super Bowl, why the Seahawks are favored & how the Patriots could be overlooked, the influence the Patriots will have by blitzing Darnold, and if winning this game would make up for the last Seahawks Super Bowl. // Headline Rewrites: The Seattle Mariners acquired All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was not selected for entry into this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Pro Bowl Games are tonight, I guess. // NFL Headlines: Drake Maye’s shoulder issue is being thrown around as something that could hold him back, Mike Reiss made a comparison between Tom Brady and Drake Maye, and Matt Ryan & the Falcons are not ready to commit to Michael Penix Jr. // The Mariners officially acquired Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a 3-team trade. The Mariners gave up Ben Williamson, Tai Peete, and Jurrangelo Cijntje to bring Donovan to Seattle. Bump & Stacy break down this move and how the Mariners roster looks after the new addition.