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Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.
Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.
Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less
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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead. Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field. Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less
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Episodes
The Tin Man, telepathy & the perfect podcasting voice: Jalon Walker joins Falcons in Focus
5/1/2025
Tori McElhaney welcomes on brand new Atlanta Falcon Jalon Walker, and learns about his past, his hobbies, and what makes him tick both on and off the field.
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Favorite thing about Athens
1:42 - Connecting with the coaching staff
4:15 - Growing up a coach's kid
8:30 - "Explain yourself"
12:15 - Voicing SEC commercials
14:40 - Rapid fire questions
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Duration:00:19:19
Falcons draft grades, reacting to each pick & breaking down each player | Falcons Audible Podcast
4/30/2025
Derek, Dave & D.J. react to the Atlanta Falcons 2025 NFL draft class, giving their immediate reactions to each move the team made and each player joining the Falcons roster. They break down each pick and look ahead to what it might mean for the Falcons in the 2025 season.
0:31 - Intro
1:15 - Atlanta's draft in 3 words
3:35 - Happiness level with draft class
6:00 - Reaction to first round moves
12:53 - Breaking down Jalon Walker
19:39 - Trading up for James Pearce Jr.
27:30 - Shoring up the secondary
35:00 - OT Jack Nelson
38:44 - Undrafted Free Agents
41:00 - Falcons draft grade
43:11 - Outro
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Duration:00:43:53
How the Atlanta Falcons nailed the 2025 NFL draft: full draft class review
4/27/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney put the final touches on an exciting 2025 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. They share their thoughts and analysis on each move the Falcons made, each draft pick joining the team, and what more Atlanta needs to do moving forward to put together the best possible roster by fall. To finish, they take a look around the NFC South and how the Saints, Panthers, and Bucs stack up against the new look Atlanta Falcons.
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Day 3 Recap
2:45 - Full draft class review
18:50 - Favorite draft picks
26:24 - Remaining roster moves
30:10 - Looking around the NFC South
41:25 - Falcons ranked 1st in draft value
42:10 - Outro
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Duration:00:42:47
Falcons add even more to the defense on day 2, select Safety Xavier Watts
4/26/2025
Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden recap the second day of the Atlanta Falcons' 2025 NFL Draft and the selection of Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts. They give their thoughts on what he brings to a new look Falcons defense as well as look ahead to what the Falcons might add on the final day of the draft.
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Safety Xavier Watts
11:41 - Day 3 Preview
14:32 - Outro
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Duration:00:15:18
TWO edge rushers in the first round! Instant reactions to Jalon Walker & James Pearce Jr. picks
4/25/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney join Derek Rackley to recap and react to a wild first round for the Atlanta Falcons. They break down the Jalon Walker pick at 15th overall and then the trade back into the first round to select James Pearce Jr. at 26th overall. Wrapping up, they look ahead to the rest of the draft and who the Atlanta Falcons might look to draft next.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - First round instant reactions
3:47 - Jalon Walker
10:55 - James Pearce Jr.
20:00 - Defensive optimism level
26:20 - Lookahead to days 2 & 3
29:40 - Outro
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Duration:00:30:27
Draft Preview Extravaganza! Falcons experts make their 1st round picks
4/23/2025
Join everyone you see and hear on the Atlanta Falcons channels as the entire staff gets together to make their predictions for who the team will select in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - D.J. Shockley
3:10 - Tori McElhaney
7:36 - Derek Rackley
10:46 - Terrin Waack
12:28 - Will McFadden
16:40 - Dave Archer
18:22 - Taylor Vismor
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Duration:00:21:27
Full Falcons draft preview & first round predictions | Falcons Audible Podcast
4/22/2025
Derek, Dave, and D.J. are back with your comprehensive, in-the-weeds, nitty gritty, all-inclusive NFL draft preview. They debate all the top prospects that might be available for the Falcons in the first round, why each player or position group makes sense, as well as several trade scenarios that could be in the works on Thursday night. After addressing the later rounds and other positions of need, the guys finish off with their official predictions for the Falcons' first round pick. Let us know your predictions in the comments below!
0:31 - Intro
0:55 - Draft week game plan
2:20 - Addressing the edge
4:09 - Shock's top edge rushers
8:41 - Arch's top edge rushers
12:05 - Rack's first round strategy
19:31 - Options other than edge rusher
28:08 - Possible late-round selections
37:02 - Prediction time!
37:37 - Shock's first round prediction
38:18 - Arch's first round prediction
39:20 - Rack's first round prediction
40:14 - Wrap up & Outro
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Duration:00:42:55
Draft week kickoff! What moves the Falcons could make in all 7 rounds
4/21/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney kick off draft week with their full, 7-round mock drafts for the Atlanta Falcons. They go through every prospect, pick, and trade the Falcons could make in the 2025 NFL draft and why each move would help the team win in the fall.
Click the links below to follow along!
Tori's mock draft: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/seven-round-mock-draft-trades-mykel-williams-trey-amos-jared-ivey
Will's mock draft:https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/seven-round-mock-draft-mike-green-max-hairston-nfl
Terrin's mock draft: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-seven-round-mock-draft-donovan-ezeiruaku-shavon-revel
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - It's draft week!
1:56 - 7-round mock draft
4:10 - First round moves
19:28 - Second round picks
28:31 - Rounds 3 & 4
37:12 - Rounds 5-7
41:13 - Mock draft recap
43:18 - Outro
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Duration:00:44:08
6 shocking draft scenarios: How the Falcons could surprise us this year
4/17/2025
Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden for a wild ride through six different draft scenarios that would shock every Falcons fan. They debate the reality of each hypothetical move, as well as whether not it would be a good move for Atlanta.
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Preparing for the unexpected
2:59 - Trade up for Abdul Carter
8:15 - Trade back to 27th, but...
11:41 - Trade out of first round
15:00 - Surprise at pick 15
17:45 - Move up to 7th overall
19:43 - Trade back to 32nd overall
24:29 - Recap & Outro
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Duration:00:26:00
How to approach the 2025 NFL Draft: big picture draft needs for Atlanta | Falcons Audible Podcast
4/15/2025
Derek, Dave and D.J. are back! After catching up, they dive into the 2025 NFL Draft and give a big picture perspective of what the Atlanta Falcons need and how they could address needs on both sides of the ball.
0:31 - Intro
0:58 - Catching up with the guys
6:15 - Upcoming draft coverage
7:18 - Falcons' biggest needs
16:29 - Second most important need
20:35 - On the clock at 15th overall
29:45 - Addressing the QB position
35:00 - Fixing offensive explosiveness
38:42 - Arch's Top Prospects
39:42 - Outro
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Duration:00:40:29
Which edge rusher makes the most sense for the Atlanta Falcons?
4/10/2025
Tori McElhaney joins Will McFadden to talk everything edge rushers in the upcoming NFL draft. They analyze each prospect, giving their thoughts each player's strengths, weaknesses and potential fit on the team.
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Evaluating edge rushers
2:41 - Mike Green (Marshall)
8:03 - James Pearce Jr. (Tennessee)
13:18 - Mykel Williams (Georgia)
18:08 - Jalon Walker (Georgia)
22:58 - Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College)
26:14 - Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M)
31:35 - Day 2 prospects
36:10 - Outro
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Duration:00:37:27
LIVE Mock Draft, a Kirk Cousins update & more from NFL meetings | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network
4/2/2025
Will McFadden is joined by Tori McElhaney, fresh off her trip to NFL annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. She gives an update on the Kirk Cousins situation and everything else she learned, including answering questions on both offense and defense. Then they dive into a LIVE mock draft, breaking down all of the possible moves the Falcons could make in the 2025 NFL draft.
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Tori's trip to league meetings
3:10 - The Falcons & Kirk Cousins
8:45 - Starting Center Ryan Neuzil
10:10 - Answering questions on defense
15:50 - The makings of a mock draft
20:12 - LIVE Mock Draft
31:12 - Mock draft grades & recap
32:40 - Outro
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Duration:00:33:15
Mailbag time! How can the Falcons "replace" Grady Jarrett? | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network
3/27/2025
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney open up the mailbag in today's episode, answering questions from Dirty Birds everywhere. They discuss the status of several position groups, whether or not fans can expect tackling improvements in 2025, and how the Falcons are approaching the defensive line after losing 10-year veteran Grady Jarrett.
0:00 - Intro
1:26 - Status of WR Room
6:06 - "Replacing" Grady Jarrett
9:25 - Addressing the kicker position
13:45 - Possibility of adding another center
19:11 - Future of the Falcons' secondary
24:45 - Making tackling improvements
31:13 - League owners meetings preview
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Duration:00:33:37
Watermelons, Barndominiums and Leonard Floyd's return to Atlanta | Falcons in Focus
3/25/2025
Tori McElhaney sits down with new Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd to talk about his past, his hobbies, reuniting with Head Coach Raheem Morris and what he thinks is harder than playing football in the NFL.
0:11 - Intro
0:31 - Joining the Atlanta Falcons
2:01 - Growth since draft day
3:09 - Reuniting with Raheem Morris
4:51 - Returning to Georgia
6:10 - Finish that Quote
8:50 - Farming aspirations
13:16 - Rapid fire questions
14:57 - Outro
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Duration:00:15:22
What to make of the Atlanta Falcons’ start to free agency
3/21/2025
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel, unless noted in a direct quote.
Will, Tori and Terrin dive into all things Atlanta Falcons free agency thus far, and share their thoughts on the Falcons’ moves and what’s happening around the NFC South.
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Atlanta Falcons Free Agency
00:40 - Kirk Cousins - What’s happening?
06:12 - Opinions on Falcons Free Agency
24:02 - NFC South Updates
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Duration:00:35:16
Atlanta Falcons release Grady Jarrett — Instant Reactions
3/10/2025
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in this podcast are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and not those of the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted otherwise.
Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney react to the shocking reports on Monday that the Falcons are releasing longtime defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. The fan favorite and team captain has been a franchise staple for a decade, but the move has some merits. Will and Tori process it all live on the mics.
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Duration:00:26:23
5 Wide Receivers the Atlanta Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network
3/6/2025
Will McFadden and Terrin Waack take a look at several free agent wide receivers that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward. Will and Tori also look ahead to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and what excites them.
0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Free Agent Wide Receivers
1:44 - Noah Brown
4:02 - Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
7:17 - Demarcus Robinson
8:45 - Amari Cooper
11:45 - In-House candidates
14:15 - Outro
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Duration:00:15:15
5 Defensive Tackles the Falcons could consider in Free Agency | Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network
3/6/2025
Will McFadden and Terrin Waack quickly recap a busy NFL combine before jumping into 5 potential free agency wide receivers that the Atlanta Falcons might consider acquiring. They give their thoughts on these potential fits, the pros and cons of each hypothetical move, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward.
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - NFL Combine Recap
3:25 - Free Agent Defensive Tackles
4:20 - Javon Kinlaw
7:04 - B.J. Hill
8:53 - Bobby Brown III
12:20 - Jarran Reed
16:33 - Eddie Goldman
18:10 - Outro
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Duration:00:18:44
Charles Davis, Nate Tice, Robert Mays & others discuss Falcons outlook for the 2025 NFL season
2/26/2025
Sam Monson, Charles Davis, Robert Mays, and Nate Tice join Atlanta Falcons team reporters Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack, & Will McFadden to discuss the Falcons potential for the 2025 NFL season during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Duration:00:57:53
Albert Breer, Nicole Auerbach & Cameron Wolfe give insights on Falcons options for 2025 NFL Draft
2/25/2025
Albert Breer, Nicole Auerbach & Cameron Wolfe join team reporters Tori McElhaney & Will McFadden on Radio Row for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Breer, Aurbach, and Wolfe share their thoughts and opinions on what Falcons fans could look forward to heading into this years NFL Draft.
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Duration:00:49:18