The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at the defensive line

In the 106th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles episode, we discuss the Takkarist McKinley situation in Los Angeles and move into our offseason position-by-position analysis of the defensive line. Also, we discuss throwing a 60th birthday party for former Falcons coach Mike Smith, wide receiver Calvin Ridley making the PFWA All-Rookie Team, wide receiver Julio Jones making the PFWA All-NFL team and tight end Austin Hooper playing in the Pro Bowl.

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