Matt Ryan reached the pinnacle of his career with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016. Host Aaron Freeman and guests Allen Strk ( @TheFalcoholicLive ), Cory Woodroof ( @usatodaysports ) and Will McFadden ( @AtlantaFalcons ) celebrate his legacy and how he managed to reach those heights. They discuss how former Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan helped push Ryan out of his comfort zone to discover new aspects and levels of play.

Later, they discuss Ryan's underrated 2016 playoff and highlight some of his most memorable plays throughout his career. Finally, Cory and Will answer trivia questions to decide who will reign supreme as the champion in the finale of the Falcons Historian Player Shootout!

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The Atlanta Falcons only have a few roster spots available on their 53-man roster after two preseason games. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down which players are on the bubble for the final six spots. He discusses Taylor Heinicke's status as the third quarterback, Jase McClellan vs. Carlos Washington at running back, Chris Blair's grip on a spot at wide receiver, and who will be the last man standing along the offensive line. He also discusses some potential trade candidates should the Falcons look to move Heinicke.

Later, he looks at the defense and why there may only be one or two spots available at safety, cornerback, and outside linebacker. He discusses the two-man race at safety between Dane Cruikshank and Micah Abernathy, the three-way race at cornerback between Natrone Brooks, Kevin King, and Anthony Johnson, and the battle between DeAngelo Malone and Demone Harris at outside linebacker. He breaks down why Brooks' stellar tackling against the Baltimore Ravens is exactly what you want to see from a starting cornerback.

Finally, he puts a button on the issue of Michael Penix not playing against the Ravens and why Raheem Morris' decision was made in regards to injury risk rather than the preseason being inconsequential.

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Terry Fontenot and the Atlanta Falcons have officially signed safety Justin Simmons. Raheem Morris mentioned that Matthew Judon is now practicing with the team in individual drills. The Falcons have one more preseason game scheduled before they start to gear up for the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 8th. Tenitra Batiste, Jarvis Davis and Aaron Freeman discussed what the additions of Judon and Simmons mean for the Falcons' defense.

Also, the team discussed who were the winners and losers in the Falcons' matchup against the Bltimore Ravens. Wide receiver Chris Blair and Carlos Washington Jr. were names mentioned that caught their eye.

Lastly, they wrapped things up by discussing what the last preseason game looks like against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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The Atlanta Falcons may have reached a new turning point in recent team history with the additions of Matthew Judon and Justin Simmons. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down why it's so different from how the team has done business in the past. He discusses GM Terry Fontenot's acknowledgment of their initial interest but wonders why the team waited so long. But despite waiting a while, they made the moves earlier than they did a year ago, which represents growth.

Later, he discusses why Judon and Simmons help establish a more solid floor for the Falcons defense in 2024, and why they'll still be relying on young, unproven players to raise the unit's ceiling. He explains why they still need contributions from Richie Grant, Troy Andersen, Arnold Ebiketie, Mike Hughes, and Clark Phillips. Finally, he discusses Judon's decision to not push for a new contract as part of his trade to Atlanta and he discusses the potential challenges that could raise for the Falcons in the future. #trainingcamp #atlantafalcons

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The Atlanta Falcons expect to have new defensive playmakers Matt Judon and Justin Simmons integrated into their defense before Week 1. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Marc Raimondi ( @espn ) discuss the challenges of that. They break down how quickly it can be expected to get both players up to speed on their new teams, with Judon spending the past month with the New England Patriots, while Simmons has been a free agent on the streets.

Later, they discuss how big a boost the Falcons as a whole can expect from these two players this season. They also discuss how big a boost individual players like Arnold Ebiketie could get from the presence of a pass-rusher like Judon opposite him. Finally, Marc breaks down the logjam at cornerback that will impact the team's final roster decisions.

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The greatest era in Atlanta Falcons football history was prompted by the team's selection of quarterback Matt Ryan in 2008. Host Aaron Freeman and guests Allen Strk ( @TheFalcoholicLive ), Cory Woodroof ( @usatodaysports ) and Will McFadden ( @AtlantaFalcons ) celebrate his legacy. They recap their reactions to his draft selection and the moments during his rookie season when they realized they were witnessing something special.

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