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The Bow Tie Chronicles: 5 things we learned from Falcons’ rookie minicamp

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) and other players participate in a drill during rookie minicamp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) and other players participate in a drill during rookie minicamp at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
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May 16, 2023

In the 401st episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the five things we learned from the Falcons’ rookie minicamp with the help of several special guests, including coach Arthur Smith, running back Bijan Robinson, guard Matthew Bergeron and defensive end Zach Harrison. We also discuss Matt Ryan going to CBS, Roddy White going into the Alabama Hall of Fame, the retirement of Phil Emery and the 2023 schedule.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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