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Carl and Mike analyze a social media poll showing fan preference for Michael Penix Jr. over Tua Tagovailoa in the Falcons' quarterback battle. They discuss the Braves' rotation issues with Grant McAuley and weigh the possibility of a trade for Tarik Skubal. Additionally, they look ahead to the Hawks' draft picks and report on Lionel Messi's record-breaking performance in the World Cup. 01:50 - Messi World Cup Greatness 03:11 - Falcons Quarterback Poll Debate 10:05 - Hawks NBA Draft Rumors 15:26 - Braves Recap With McAuley 20:05 - Tarik Skubal Trade Analysis 30:00 - Hawks Interior Needs 40:06 - Lionel Messi Scoring Record 43:51 - Toy Story 5 Review

Carl and Mike evaluate the quarterback dynamics between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua, focusing on their differing paths to training camp. The discussion covers recent Falcons depth signings from the UFL and explores high-profile trade targets for the Hawks, including Walker Kessler and Jaylen Brown. 01:50 - Michael Penix Jr. Anxiety 08:10 - NFL News Roundup 14:00 - Jonathan Cooper Arrest 15:33 - Falcons UFL Signings 23:20 - Tua Tagovailoa Presser 35:15 - NBA Finals Ratings 41:00 - Walker Kessler Trade 44:10 - Jaylen Brown Rumors

Carl and Mike analyze Tua Tagovailoa's playbook progress and leadership style while comparing his trajectory to Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. They are joined by Grant McAuley to discuss the Braves' recent performance and the impact of injuries to stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II. 02:17 - Falcons Roster Updates 06:37 - Penix Jr. Footwork 09:40 - QB Leadership Styles 14:14 - Braves Injury Analysis 19:15 - Ha-Seong Kim Struggles 23:06 - MLB Trade Strategy 27:31 - Kyle Pitts Usage 36:40 - Wilson Comparison 43:25 - Brian Daboll Drill

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear some of what Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had to say to the media yesterday after the Falcons first mandatory minicamp practice, react to what Coach Stefanski and Penix Jr. had to say, and explain why they think Michael Penix Jr. seems comfortable and confident heading into his third season in the NFL.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear some of what Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had to say to the media yesterday after the Falcons first mandatory minicamp practice, react to what Coach Stefanski and Penix Jr. had to say, and talk about how Coach Stefanski talking about playing under center is a breath of fresh air.

HR3 - Falcons new regime has brought much needed change to team on & off the field 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, let you hear some of what Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had to say to the media yesterday after the Falcons first mandatory minicamp practice, react to what Coach Stefanski and Penix Jr. had to say, talk about how Coach Stefanski talking about playing under center is a breath of fresh air, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' game against the San Francisco Giants getting suspended due to inclement weather in the second inning, talk about how bad the playing conditions were and got during those two innings, and explain why they think the Braves and Giants shouldn't have even started last night's game in that rain. Then, Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by spending some time with 92.9 The Game's own Host, Producer and soccer insider Abe Gordon! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Abe discuss what World Cup match Abe is looking forward to the most today, if France showed Abe enough to make him think they're legit World Cup title contenders in their 3-1 win over Senegal yesterday, what Abe thinks about the decision from the referee to not call a foul even after looking at VAR after it looked like Kylian Mbappé got fouled inside the penalty box yesterday during France's match with Senegal, how Abe is feeling about the United States' match against Australia on Friday, if Abe expects Christian Pulisic to play for Team USA on Friday after being kicked in the calf in the Team USA's first match last Friday, if Abe thinks Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world right now, Messi having a hat trick in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria yesterday, what country Abe thinks is flying under the radar right now, what Team USA's path is to winning Group D, and how Abe thinks Atlanta has been as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

HR2 - Michael Penix Jr. has perfect mindset about QB competition with Tua Tagovailoa 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 some of what Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had to say to the media yesterday after the Falcons first mandatory minicamp practice, react to what Coach Stefanski and Penix Jr. had to say, explain why they think Michael Penix Jr. seems comfortable and confident heading into his third season in the NFL, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Mike and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including picking if Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts or Falcons offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor has a better chance of being on the Falcons roster next season, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' game against the San Francisco Giants getting suspended due to inclement weather in the second inning, talk about how bad the playing conditions were and got during those two innings, explain why they think Grant Holmes' start can't be fairly assessed because of the rain he pitched in last night, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle!

Dukes and Bell analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery at Falcons minicamp, noting that he remains sidelined from 11-on-11 drills. They discuss the legal situation involving James Pearce Jr. and check in with Grant McAuley for an Atlanta Braves update. This update covers Drake Baldwin's return to the lineup and the persistent injury issues facing pitcher Spencer Strider. 03:00 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery 09:07 - Penix Jr. Training Progress 17:02 - Braves Update With McAuley 25:31 - Braves Roster Moves Discussion 32:19 - James Pearce Jr. Controversy 40:00 - Penix Jr. Practice Status 44:40 - Mayweather Legal Issues

Carl and Mike broadcast live from Jimmy's Tequila & Carnes to discuss the World Cup buzz in Atlanta and Team USA's matchup against Paraguay. They delve into the Falcons' offensive line concerns after Storm Norton's season-ending injury and talk with reporter Joe Patrick about coaching improvements and player development. 01:50 - World Cup Kickoff 06:05 - Atlanta United Fandom 09:15 - Storm Norton Injury 15:25 - Falcons Coaching Staff 25:20 - NBA And NHL News 29:50 - Joe Patrick Interview 40:20 - Kyle Pitts Role

Dukes and Bell analyze the parole denial of Henry Ruggs III and the gambling controversy involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. They are joined by Mike Griffith to discuss Georgia baseball and Marc Raimondi to break down the Falcons' trade for offensive tackle Wanya Morris. Finally, they recap the New York Knicks' historic comeback victory. 02:30 - Henry Ruggs Parole Denied 06:56 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Investigation 12:57 - Georgia College World Series 17:40 - Falcons Trade for Wanya Morris 23:33 - Michael Penix Jr. Footwork 38:10 - Knicks Victory and NBA Memes

From DawgNation, Connor Riley joins Carl and Mike to discuss the Georgia Bulldogs' return to the College World Series and the controversy surrounding athletic director Josh Brooks. Carl and Mike also analyze the Falcons' offensive line developments and Michael Penix Jr.'s progress during OTAs, plus Mike Bell shares a hilarious story about a neighborhood lawn crisis. 03:01 - UGA Baseball's Magical Run 08:16 - Brooks Cancels Tech Series 12:18 - Georgia's In-State Recruiting Slump 17:15 - Falcons Offensive Line Updates 22:55 - Penix Jr. OTA Performance 26:31 - Mike's Neighborhood Lawn Massacre 32:35 - Aaron Donald Comeback Rumors 37:10 - NBA Finals Officiating Debate 42:48 - US Open Golf Qualifying

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Coach Alex Van Pelt talk about how there's no set timeline right now when it comes to determining who will be the starting quarterback, how Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has more work to do with the under center drops, and how having a quarterback who has a strong arm is an advantage because it stresses defenses and Penix has that strong arm. Mike, Ali, and Beau react to what Coach Van Pelt had to say, and explain why they think the Falcons QB competition can't legitimately start until Penix Jr. is fully healthy and doesn't have any limitations.

HR2 - No takeaways from Falcons QB competition until both QBs have no limitations 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 Quarterback Coach Alex Van Pelt talk about how there's no set timeline right now when it comes to determining who will be the starting quarterback, how Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has more work to do with the under center drops, and how having a quarterback who has a strong arm is an advantage because it stresses defenses and Penix has that strong arm. Mike, Ali, and Beau react to what Coach Van Pelt had to say, and explain why they think the Falcons QB competition can't legitimately start until Penix Jr. is fully healthy and doesn't have any limitations. Then, Ali tests Mike, Dylan, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also continues to react to the news that Texas Tech star quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports. A Texas judge granted Sorsby a preliminary injunction yesterday that prevents the NCAA from punishing him for violating its rules on sports gambling. Mike, Ali, and Beau explain why they think Sorsby being ruled eligible to play takes away the sanctity of college sports.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about the health status of Michael Penix Jr. and how he's been impressed with Penix Jr. all around, react to what coach Stefanski had to say, and explain why they think Michael missing 11 on 11 drills doesn't mean he won't be ready for him and Tua Tagovailoa's quarterback competition.

HR1 - Michael Penix Jr.'s rehab won't hinder him in Falcons QB competition In hour one Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing to the Boston Red Sox in Boston 8-0 last night in game two of their three game series, explain why they think there's no need to panic about the Braves offense or starting pitcher Bryce Elder even though both had a bad night last night, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about the health status of Michael Penix Jr. and how he's been impressed with Penix Jr. all around, react to what coach Stefanski had to say, explain why they think Michael missing 11 on 11 drills doesn't mean he won't be ready for him and Tua Tagovailoa's quarterback competition, react to the news that a group of U.S. senators introduced new and wide-sweeping legislation yesterday that aims to address many current issues in college sports, including an effort to restore some rule-making power to the NCAA and open the possibility for conferences to sell their lucrative television rights as one large group called ‘The Protect College Sports Act', which was written after months of negotiation between Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Maria Cantwell, and would provide the NCAA with an antitrust exemption to enforce several rules that have been challenged in court in recent years, explain why they think ‘The Protect College Sports Act' has some common sense rules that should be in place in college sports, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

The conversation focuses on the internal pressure Michael Penix Jr. may feel to return to form and the comparisons being made to Tua Tagovailoa's recovery. They also discuss legal matters involving Brian Flores and James Pierce Jr., alongside a humorous anecdote about a mistaken anniversary upgrade at a luxury resort. 01:59 - Internal Pressure on Penix Jr. 05:01 - Politics in the Locker Room 08:51 - NFL Litigation and League News 15:21 - James Pierce Jr. Case 18:24 - Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa 27:44 - SEC Meetings and AI Glitches 36:06 - Anniversary Resort Perk Story

Dukes returns from vacation to discuss the hacking of Mike Bell's social media account and the latest injury updates for Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. They also analyze the legal developments regarding James Pierce Jr. and the New York Knicks' dominant postseason performance. 01:00 - Bell Twitter Hacking Update 03:54 - Penix Jr. Rehab Analysis 07:32 - James Pierce Jr. Legal 11:03 - Knicks Dominant Playoff Run

Dukes and Bell analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' decision to keep Kenny Atkinson and the legal complexities surrounding James Pearce Jr. They also explore the pressure on Michael Penix Jr. to return to full health while competing in the Falcons' high-stakes quarterback room. 01:01 - Cavs Retain Kenny Atkinson 01:44 - James Pearce Jr. Legal News 04:43 - Michael Penix Jr. Recovery Pressure

HR2 - Zachariah Branch may be huge red zone weapon for Falcons starting this year In hour two Grant McAuley, (filling in for Mike Johnson), Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about how the relationship between Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and former Falcons quarterback, now Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, Kirk Cousins was perceived and looked at by the media versus how the relationship between Cousins and Raiders first overall pick Fernando Mendoza is perceived and looked at by the media, tell you what Penix Jr. had to say about Cousins and the type of quarterback and man he said the Raiders were getting in Cousins, explain why they think the tension between Cousins and Penix Jr. never existed and was something that was made up by select media. Grant, Ali, and Beau also continue to react to ESPN's statistical projections for the Atlanta Falcons' 2026 draft class' rookie seasons. Then, Ali tests Grant's, Dylan's, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also debates if the Atlanta Braves should give their star right fielder and leadoff hitter Ronald Acuña Jr. a new deal or contract extension now, wait another year, or maybe even wait until his current contract fully expires, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Grant McAuley, (filling in for Mike Johnson), Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac talk about how the relationship between Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and former Falcons quarterback, now Las Vegas Raiders quarterback, Kirk Cousins was perceived and looked at by the media versus how the relationship between Cousins and Raiders first overall pick Fernando Mendoza is perceived and looked at by the media, tell you what Penix Jr. had to say about Cousins and the type of quarterback and man he said the Raiders were getting in Cousins, and explain why they think the tension between Cousins and Penix Jr. never existed and was something that was made up by select media.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about how him and his coaching staff determines how much technique coaching they need to do with quarterbacks when it comes to their footwork and throwing mechanics, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about taking snaps from under center and doing the high step drill during practice yesterday, react to what Penix Jr. had to say, and explain why they think the Falcons and Penix Jr. making small tweaks to the quarterbacks mechanics will make all the difference.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about what OTAs and this phase of the offseason is all about, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about how he's been throwing since March and feels great and feels like himself, react to what Penix Jr. had to say, and explain why they think Kevin Stefanski, the Falcons coaching staff, and Falcons players have a renewed focus on fundamentals during this year's OTAs.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about how quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are splitting first team reps equally right now, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about how he's not letting Tua being on the team, his presence, and their quarterback competition dictate how his rehab progresses, react to what Penix Jr. had to say about that, also let you hear Michael talk about how the offense is getting on same page with the coaching staff right now during OTAs, react to what Penix Jr. had to say about that, and explain why they think the Falcons quarterback competition is currently about which QB is operating the offense better.

HR3 - Michael Penix Jr. taking snaps under center will naturally help fix his mechanics 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, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about how him and his coaching staff determines how much technique coaching they need to do with quarterbacks when it comes to their footwork and throwing mechanics, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about taking snaps from under center and doing the high step drill during practice yesterday, react to what Penix Jr. had to say, explain why they think the Falcons and Penix Jr. making small tweaks to the quarterbacks mechanics will make all the difference, talk about how it's expensive but rewarding having your kids in extracurricular activities, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves bouncing back and beating the Miami Marlins in Miami 8-4 last night in game two of their four game series after getting blown out by the Marlins 12-0 in game one of the series, explain why they think last night's win was a good get right game for the Braves, continue to talk about how it's expensive but rewarding having your kids in extracurricular activities, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

HR2 - Falcons OTAs about players & coaches learning to speak same language 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 Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about how quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. are splitting first team reps equally right now, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about how he's not letting Tua being on the team, his presence, and their quarterback competition dictate how his rehab progresses, react to what Penix Jr. had to say about that, also let you hear Michael talk about how the offense is getting on same page with the coaching staff right now during OTAs, react to what Penix Jr. had to say about that, explain why they think the Falcons quarterback competition is currently about which QB is operating the offense better, play a round of Which One for the halftime portion of the show, where Ali gives Mike and Beau two different scenarios or options and the guys have to pick one, including picking if the Braves need Drake Baldwin or Spencer Schwellenbach off the injured list more, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves bouncing back and beating the Miami Marlins in Miami 8-4 last night in game two of their four game series after getting blown out by the Marlins 12-0 in game one of the series, explain why they think Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. must finish the season strong to ensure he gets a new contract from the Braves, 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 - Kevin Stefanski, Falcons new regime making sure team foundation built their 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 Braves bouncing back and beating the Miami Marlins in Miami 8-4 last night in game two of their four game series after getting blown out by the Marlins 12-0 in game one of the series, explain why they think Braves starting pitcher Martín Pérez deserves credit for settling in and giving the Braves a chance to win last night despite having a rough first inning, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about what OTAs and this phase of the offseason is all about, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, let you hear Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talk about how he's been throwing since March and feels great and feels like himself, react to what Penix Jr. had to say, explain why they think Kevin Stefanski, the Falcons coaching staff, and Falcons players have a renewed focus on fundamentals during this year's OTAs, react to the news that the NFL approved the ability to play as many as 10 international games starting in 2027, up from eight previously, and voted to strip teams' ability to protect any home games from international play, which previously teams could protect two games. Ali, Mike, and Beau explain why they think this is a bad look for the NFL, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

Mike and Abe get into some Falcons talk as they react to comments from Kevin Stefanski as he spoke with the media and addressed questions in regards to the status of Michael Penix Jr. and agree that it "feels like there is going to be a legit QB competition if Penix Jr. is ready for camp.

Mike and Abe analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s comments regarding his recovery and his role in the Falcons' quarterback competition alongside Kirk Cousins. They explore the new offensive philosophy under the coaching staff and evaluate the team's potential in the NFC. Additionally, the segment covers recent injury news for the Braves and upcoming NBA playoff storylines involving the Spurs and Knicks. 01:50 - Falcons OTA Recap 06:41 - Offensive System & QB Relations 16:01 - Braves Injury Updates 19:04 - Stefanski On QB Timeline 22:52 - Tommy Rees Coaching Insights 38:38 - NBA Playoff Analysis

Mike and Abe Gordon analyze recent comments regarding the quarterback competition between Michael Penix Jr. and the veterans. They evaluate the rookie's health status following OTA footage and the ripple effects of Drake Baldwin's injury on the Braves. Additionally, MLB insider Tony Gwynn Jr. discusses the National League MVP race and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s impending return to the lineup. 01:50 - NBA and NHL Playoff Theater 05:31 - Penix Jr. Injury Status 09:01 - Falcons Quarterback Rep Rotation 12:52 - Kyle Pitts Consistency Concerns 18:37 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Braves Talk 24:52 - Ohtani Versus Schwarber MVP 30:03 - Braves Marlins Blowout Recap 38:57 - Hawks NBA Draft Strategy

HR2 - Falcons quarterback battle will be under microscope from now until Week 1 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, talk about the Atlanta Falcons kicking off OTAs, talk about quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, tight end Kyle Pitts, and other Falcons main players all being at OTAs yesterday, and explain why they think it's important that both Penix Jr. and Tua get plenty of first team reps in OTAs. Then Ali tests Mike's, Dylan's, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also continues to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves getting blown out by the Miami Marlins in Miami last night 12-0 in game one of their four game series, talk about how the Braves offense struggled again last night, talk about how Braves rookie starting pitcher JR Ritchie just had a bad night last night, talk about how Braves relief pitcher Aaron Bummer's struggles continued last night, talk about how Bummer looked lost on the mound last night, 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 talk about the Atlanta Falcons kicking off OTAs, talk about quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, tight end Kyle Pitts, and other Falcons main players all being at OTAs yesterday, and explain why they think it's important that both Penix Jr. and Tua get plenty of first team reps in OTAs.

They analyze the rising profile of college baseball in Atlanta following a visit from Georgia Tech coach James Ramsey. The conversation moves to Michael Penix Jr.'s injury recovery and the Falcons' upcoming schedule highlights. They also explore the public feud between Jaylen Brown and Stephen A. Smith while discussing potential Hawks trade rumors. 01:00 - Georgia College Baseball Outlook 08:22 - Penix Jr. Recovery Update 15:15 - Buffalo Sports Fan Heartbreak 17:34 - Three Strikes: Draft Regrets 20:04 - Jaylen Brown Trade Rumors

Mike and Abe close out the show with final thoughts on the Falcons getting OTA's underway and why they have some excitement about what we may learn about the status of Michael Penix Jr. in regards to how close to his return as they agree that 'all we want is a real quarterback competition between Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.

Mike and Abe get into some more Falcons as they share thoughts on Abe's belief the Falcons could make a change at quarterback to Michael Penix Jr. should Tua Tagovailoa get the starting job more so due to the fact Penix Jr. does not win the starting job because he is not healthy enough. As they discuss, they agree that should Tua start the season s QB1 and is playing well, Atlanta may not need to make the change even once Penix Jr. is healthy and ready to go.

Mike and Abe discuss how the Falcons' early schedule might create a natural window for Michael Penix Jr. to eventually step in for Kirk Cousins. They also catch up with Grant McAuley to analyze the Braves' rotation depth and Ronald Acuña Jr.'s recovery progress. The segment wraps up with a look at the PGA Championship leaderboard and a debate over the cost of aerial banner advertising. 01:20 - Abe Gordon Joins 02:48 - Falcons QB Successor Plan 07:40 - Falcons Schedule Skits 12:50 - Braves Rotation Analysis 17:40 - Ronald Acuña Jr. Return 25:30 - Traffic Report 30:40 - Falcons Marketing Debate 36:55 - PGA Championship Update

Dukes and Bell evaluate the red-hot Atlanta Braves and discuss whether the front office should go all-in at the trade deadline. They also break down Victor Wembanyama's historic rookie season and the implications for the rest of the NBA. Finally, they debate the recently released footage of Michael Penix Jr. and address lingering concerns about his durability. 01:50 - Braves Dominance and Depth 06:45 - Honoring Bobby Cox 12:10 - NFL International Expansion 16:42 - Wembanyama's NBA Dominance 22:22 - Hawks NBA Draft Strategy 28:38 - Penix Jr. Health Discussion

Carl and Mike evaluate Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery and the possibility of him challenging for the Falcons' starting role during training camp. They also explore the Braves' recent bullpen success and the Atlanta Hawks' critical need for frontcourt size in the NBA Draft. 01:55 - Michael Penix Video Analysis 05:30 - Tagovailoa Availability Discussion 09:30 - Falcons QB Succession Philosophy 14:55 - Braves Relievers' Dominant Performance 18:50 - Penix Jr. Camp Timeline 23:00 - Braves Pitching Rotation Concerns 29:00 - Hawks NBA Draft Strategy 33:05 - NBA Draft Big Men 37:45 - Future Guard Recruit Analysis

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan talk about which Atlanta Falcons offensive player they think is under the most pressure this season besides quarterbacks Micheal Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, and explain why they think the Falcons entire offensive line is under the most pressure this season along with Penix Jr. and Tua.

HR1 - Disrespectful to Matt Olson to bring up Freddie Freeman when talking about him In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves beating the Seattle Mariners 3-2 last night in Seattle in game two of their three game series thanks to Matt Olson's go-ahead solo home run in the top of the ninth inning. Mike and Beau also talk about Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder having another quality start last night and pitching six strong innings, explain why they think it's time to start talking about Matt Olson as a legit MVP candidate, talk about which Atlanta Falcons offensive player they think is under the most pressure this season besides quarterbacks Micheal Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, explain why they think the Falcons entire offensive line is under the most pressure this season along with Penix Jr. and Tua, react to the news that the AFCA Board recommended expanding the College Football Playoffs with maximum participation, elimination of conference title games, and ending the College Football Playoff by mid-January, let you hear what Georgia Bulldogs Head Football Coach Kirby Smart had to say about College Football Playoff expansion when he did a one on one interview recently with College Football writer and analyst Josh Pate, react to what Coach Smart had to say, explain why they think 16 or more College Football Playoff teams becomes law of diminishing returns, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they discuss how big of a jump Michael Penix Jr. has to have this season if and when he takes over as the starting quarterback to which Carl believes he has to at least lead the team to the playoffs, while Mike adds durability is a must for him, stating he needs to see Penix Jr. play at least a full season.

Carl and Mike analyze a viral video of Michael Penix Jr. dancing at his wedding and debate if his mobility suggests he is ready for training camp. They also discuss the Braves' injury concerns with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider while critiquing Jalen Johnson's leadership following the Hawks' disappointing season finish. 01:20 - Braves Injury Updates 06:35 - Dodgers Litmus Test 13:25 - Penix Jr. Wedding Video 18:05 - Falcons QB Health Debate 27:35 - Tariq Skubal Injury News 31:40 - Hawks Leadership Critique 36:45 - NBA Playoff Analysis

Steak and Sandra evaluate the Atlanta Hawks' recent performance against the New York Knicks and the necessity of improved physicality. They also analyze Raisel Iglesias' injury status for the Braves. 01:00 - Hawks Knicks Physicality 02:43 - Braves Injury Update 03:31 - Falcons Draft Scenarios 07:06 - Penix Jr. Upside

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the news that Atlanta Falcons have picked up running back Bijan Robinson's fifth-year contract option, talk about how that was an easy decision for the Falcons, talk about how the Falcons could have a much tougher decision next season when they have to decide whether or not they want to pick up quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s fifth-year option, and talk about how they think the best thing Penix Jr. can do for Atlanta is give the quarterback position clarity next season.

HR2 - Falcons biggest need right now is clarity on future of quarterback position 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 news that Atlanta Falcons have picked up running back Bijan Robinson's fifth-year contract option, talk about how that was an easy decision for the Falcons, talk about how the Falcons could have a much tougher decision next season when they have to decide whether or not they want to pick up quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s fifth-year option, talk about how they think the best thing Penix Jr. can do for Atlanta is give the quarterback position clarity next season, 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 talking about how Ollie Connolly's story about Miami defensive end and soon to be top NFL Draft pick Reuben Bain's 2024 driving accident feels like hit piece, debate about who country music star Morgan Wallen will bring out with him when he does his show in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

Carl Dukes and Mike Bell analyze the Atlanta Hawks' postseason scenarios and the critical need for a skilled big man in the frontcourt. They are joined by ESPN's Marc Raimondi to discuss the Atlanta Falcons' draft outlook and the quarterback competition involving Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. The conversation also includes updates on the Atlanta Braves' homestand and the Masters leaderboard. 01:50 - Hawks Playoff Scenarios 04:45 - NBA Big Man Prototype 12:05 - Braves Stars Performance 15:30 - Masters Leaderboard Update 19:50 - Falcons Roster Evaluation 28:55 - Marc Raimondi Interview 37:15 - Penix Jr. Recovery Talk

Dukes & Bell examine Kevin Stefanski's emphasis on player accountability and provide an update on Michael Penix Jr.'s injury rehabilitation. They also analyze the Atlanta Hawks' recent loss to the Cavaliers, focusing on Jalen Johnson's development and rotation challenges heading into the playoffs. 01:20 - Masters Leaderboard Update 04:25 - Falcons Offensive Line Moves 07:34 - James Pierce Jr. Discussion 10:40 - Penix Jr. Rehab Timetable 15:15 - Jalen Johnson's Performance Issues 18:24 - Hawks Roster Strategy 21:30 - NBA Eastern Conference Seeding 24:47 - Masters Update & Outro

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan continue to react to the news that Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring from the NFL, continue to react to the news that the Falcons have reportedly agreed to terms with offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million-dollars to replace McGary, let you hear Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about where Michael Penix Jr. is at this point in his rehab process, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, explain why they think Stefanski hasn't been around Penix Jr. as much as you may think this offseason, let you hear Falcons running back Bijan Robinson talk about being a veteran now and feeling the best he's felt since being in Atlanta, and react to what Bijan had to say as well.

HR3 - Next step for Falcons is identifying which schemes they're best suited for 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 news that Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring from the NFL, continue to react to the news that the Falcons have reportedly agreed to terms with offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million-dollars to replace McGary, let you hear Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about where Michael Penix Jr. is at this point in his rehab process, react to what Coach Stefanski had to say, explain why they think Stefanski hasn't been around Penix Jr. as much as you may think this offseason, let you hear Falcons running back Bijan Robinson talk about being a veteran now and feeling the best he's felt since being in Atlanta, react to what Bijan had to say as well, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers last night, explain why they think the Hawks went from the attacker to the attacked between the first half and second half of the game last night, and continue to react to the Atlanta Braves 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels yesterday. Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by spending some time with Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Coach Stefanski discuss Coach Stefanski being able to go to The Masters this year with his two sons, which player Coach Stefanski was looking forward to getting to work with most and get into the building for the first time this offseason, the advantages of getting to start the voluntary offseason program earlier than other NFL teams, if a quarterback or any player being injured during this time makes it harder for them to absorb a new offense, when Kaleb McGary started having conversations with Coach Stefanski and the team about possibly retiring, trying to establish the team's identity and not being able to fully establish the team's identity until after the draft, if Coach Stefanski leads these voluntary offseason programs when it comes to what gets done in the weight room, if he lets his strength and conditioning coaches handle that, being the leader of the team in every aspect, what Coach Stefanski tells General Manager Ian Cunningham he wants in a player when it comes to the NFL Draft and free agency and when those discussions happen, why everybody comes to the same conclusion that Bijan Robinson is a special player, and what Coach Stefanski's plan is for Kyle Pitts, Charlie Woerner, and Austin Hooper.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they react to comments from Matt Ryan as he addressed questions in regards to Michael Penix Jr. and whether he would be ready for the start of the season. As they discuss, shared thoughts on whyu they believe the Falcons will make Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa earn the strating role, which they believe is how the team should have handled things going into the 2025 season between Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins.

5 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they react to comments from Matt Ryan as he addressed questions in regards to Michael Penix Jr. and whether he would be ready for the start of the season. As they discuss, shared thoughts on whyu they believe the Falcons will make Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa earn the strating role, which they believe is how the team should have handled things going into the 2025 season between Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss last nights win over the A's and whether concerns about pitching should be eased after seeing Bryce Elder's performance. :40 – Carl and Mike close out the show with Hawks talk as they share more thoughts on the reality of the team being able to be a contender in the postseason and that fans, rightfully so, were afraid of change in regards to Trae Young being traded, however agree the team "is better" since making the decision to move on from Young.