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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A look at the Falcons’ draft needs — offense

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April 12, 2023

In the 395th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution gives a position-by-position look at offensive players in the coming draft, which is set for April 27-29 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ledbetter discusses the top wide receivers, running backs, tight ends, quarterbacks and offensive linemen and the areas of need for the Falcons.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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