Locked On Falcons

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, bringing along Blogging the Boys’ contributor Tom Ryle to give them some inside scoop into new Falcons DE Jack Crawford plus some insights into the Dallas Cowboys offseason. They discuss Crawford’s ability, versatility and whether or not he played better in 2015 versus 2016. They also discuss the potential 2017 matchup between the Falcons and Cowboys, Stephan Paea, Terrell McClain, DeMarcus Ware and Tony Romo. Tom is on twitter: @TomRyleBTB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, chatting with Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson about the Falcons moves so far in free agency. They discuss Jack Crawford, along with defensive tackles Dontari Poe and Johnathan Hankins and how the Falcons offseason fits in with the other NFC South teams. Sam gives his thoughts on the acquisitions of DeSean Jackson, Matt Kalil, Larry Warford and the trade of Brandin Cooks around the NFC South. Sam is on twitter: @PFF_Sam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, recapping a quieter second day of free-agent activity involving the Atlanta Falcons. They reminisce the fond memories that Eric Weems brought to the team over the past decade, Aldrick Robinson’s departure, and cornerback depth thanks to the re-signings of Blidi Wreh-Wilson and Akeem King. They then take a deep dive into Dontari Poe, his fit, impact and whether the “buyer’s beware” label is deserving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons free agency, discussing the first day’s moves for Atlanta including the release of Tyson Jackson, re-signings of Courtney Upshaw, LaRoy Reynolds and Levine Toilolo, and the addition of DE Jack Crawford. They also go into tangents about the Falcons’ 2014 offseason, Matt Kalil’s contract, invisible players, Rams wide receivers, Andre Roberts and other available wide receivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons first moves in free agency, including the losses of Patrick DiMarco and Paul Worrilow along with the re-signing of Matt Schaub. The pair discuss how big a loss DiMarco could be for what might be a relatively paltry amount of money. They also discuss the surprisingly competitive market for Worrilow’s services and where he might fit in Detroit. Then they preview who the top guards available this year in free agency, discussing T.J. Lang and Ronald Leary in depth, before talking about some potential sleepers that the Falcons could target. They also discuss some possible depth options at linebacker, an upgrade at tight end as well as some other signings around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, discussing this year’s crop of free-agent defensive ends available for the team to sign. The two argue over whether Nick Perry or Jabaal Sheard is the top edge-rusher on the market and revisit the resume of Ray Edwards. They also discuss Jarvis Jones, Alex Okafor, Julius Peppers, Demarcus Ware and Chris Long before backtracking to cover Calais Campbell from yesterday’s defensive tackle preview and marvel at some other potential splash signings in the NFC South. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons with Charles McDonald (Bleacher Report/Setting the Edge Podcast) to discuss free-agent defensive tackles that the team could target. They discuss the fits of players like Dontari Poe, Bennie Logan and Terrell McClain among others, as well as if the Falcons should invest in a guard in free agency as well. They bash the Cincinnati Bengals, discuss the changing roles for Falcons like Grady Jarrett and Derrick Shelby, while also debating why bad offensive line play is so rampant in the NFL today. They finish the show with the latest updates on some impending Falcons free agents including Paul Worrilow, Courtney Upshaw, Jonathan Babineaux and Patrick DiMarco. Charles is on twitter: @FourVerts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron is Locked on #Falcons, flying solo without Allen today to preview the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine with guests Jon Ledyard (Locked on NFL Draft Podcast) and Justin Higdon (Draft Breakdown Podcast). Jon is up first, talking about his excitement over this year’s pass-rushers and which edge-rushers might slide down the board into the Falcons range at the end of the first round. He also discusses the value of the Combine depending on position and which offensive linemen could stand out. (24:55) Justin joins to talk about the value of measuring athleticism at the Combine, the deep defensive line class creating positive draft scenarios for the Falcons. He also discusses whether Myles Garrett is overrated, which quarterbacks and wide receivers he’s looking forward to watching first-hand on Saturday, and how to find late-round gems like Antonio Brown. Both Jon (@LedyardNFLDraft) and Justin (@afc2nfc) are on twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, looking at the team's 17 (or 18) unrestricted free agents to determine which guys should or should not get an opportunity to play for the team in 2017. Their discussion includes looming free agents like Jonathan Babineaux, Matt Schaub, Paul Worrilow, Jacob Tamme, Aldrick Robinson, Dwight Freeney, among many, many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons potential cap cuts, discussing five players that might be on the bubble ahead of the offseason. Tyson Jackson, Brooks Reed and Andy Levitre shoot to the top of the list, as well as two possible surprise cuts that bear mentioning. The dynamic duo discuss the future of the Falcons guard position, how Derrick Shelby’s return from injury might affect the defensive line and also the possibility of signing free agents Earl Mitchell and Jared Odrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, this time talking about recently retired QB Michael Vick and his mixed legacy in Atlanta. They discuss the many ups and downs seen during Vick’s career, idolization of Vick as an “icon” and the Falcons missteps with trying to build a team around him during those years. They revisit their memories of the 2002, 2004 and 2006 seasons during Vick’s time as a Falcons starter and what type of player and person he has become since his infamous exit from the league in 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, getting help from Charles McDonald (Setting the Edge Podcast) to recap the year-end awards for the highlights of the team’s 2016 season. The guys go over the team’s most valuable, improved and underrated players, favorite win and individual performance and most memorable moments. While also revisiting their worst takes of 2016, the team’s first-round pick in Keanu Neal, Julio Jones’ status as the league’s best wide receiver, Sean Weatherspoon’s future, the Saints horrid defense, and the impact of young players like Deion Jones, Tevin Coleman and Vic Beasley throughout 2016. Charles is on twitter: @FourVerts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, discussing the coaching changes made on the defensive side of the ball this week. Defensive coordinator Richard Smith and defensive line coach Bryan Cox are out, while Bryant Young is in the latter's spot. They also reminisce about past Falcons defenses that had high expectations such as the 2006 and 2011 units. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons film, looking back at the All-22 of the team’s loss to the #Patriots in Super Bowl 51. During this episode, they discuss several of the positives and negatives from the film, discussing the breakdowns in pass protection, debate Matt Ryan’s arm strength, what the defense needs to do in the offseason to earn Aaron’s praise and the futures of several young Falcons players like Vic Beasley, Austin Hooper and Jake Matthews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, taking time in this episode to take a deeper look at the team's new offensive coordinator: Steve Sarkisian. They discuss what wrinkles Sarkisian might bring to the table, whether the team dodged a bullet not hiring Chip Kelly, Atlanta's smaller media market, revisiting Kyle Shanahan's play-calling in the Super Bowl and Allen's attempts to put the moves on a Panthers fan on Sunday before reading some listener-submitted iTunes reviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, recapping the heartache of the team's Super Bowl 51 loss to the #Patriots with The Falcoholic's Dave Choate and Locked on Patriots host Chris Simoneau. With Dave up first, they discuss the blocking issues, play-calling, whether the defense deserves more criticism and the emergence of Grady Jarrett. Chris joins (28:50) and talks about the game from the Patriots perspective, standouts like Trey Flowers and James White, Tom Brady's resiliency, revisiting Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins trades, Darrelle Revis, and where the win ranks among past Patriots Super Bowl titles. Dave is on twitter: @TheFalcoholic and Chris is too: @chris_simoneau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, giving their initial reactions to the team's loss to the #Patriots in Super Bowl 51. They go through the highs and lows of the game, discussing the late-game collapse, pass rush, play-calling, pass protection and whether or not there is a silver lining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, talking with Sports Illustrated’s Jonathan Jones and Pro Football Focus’ Mike Renner about the storylines and matchups for Super Bowl 51 against the #Patriots. With Jonathan they discuss Atlanta’s veteran leadership, the healing done by the organization in regards to QB Michael Vick, why the Falcons should win and the recent mixture of politics and sports. Mike joins (24:20) and discusses the Falcons success with play action, Patriots’ preferred scheme to slow down the Falcons, how each secondary matches up with the other’s receivers and red-zone advantages. They finish the show with Allen naming his breakout player and each give their final predictions for the games outcome. Jonathan is on twitter: @jjones9 and so is Mike: @PFF_Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, answering listener-submitted questions about everything related to this upcoming Super Bowl 51. They discuss the Patriots toughest opponents, Chip Kelly's offense, unique defensive gameplans and changes to the Falcons base defense, special teams, Keanu Neal, exploitable matchups on the Patriots defense, Julio Jones' route tree and whether blitzing Tom Brady is hopeless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Allen and Aaron are Locked on #Falcons, beginning their deeper dive into the matchup with #Patriots in #SuperBowl51. They discuss how the Patriots plan to slow down Julio Jones and how Kyle Shanahan might adjust to it, how the Falcons running game could get going against a tough Patriots defensive front and what the Falcons can do in the red zone. In second half of episode, they turn their attention to both the positive and negative feedback they received in several iTunes reviews from listeners in the past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices