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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A preview of the 2022 exhibition opener

Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett speaks to members of the media during training camp in Flowery Branch. Jarrett and his teammates will open their exhibition season Friday at Detroit. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett speaks to members of the media during training camp in Flowery Branch. Jarrett and his teammates will open their exhibition season Friday at Detroit. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Aug 10, 2022

In the 342nd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution previews the exhibition season opener against the Detroit Lions with the help of Falcons coach Arthur Smith and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett.

The Falcons, Jarrett included, are looking forward to some live tackling and blocking action. Jarrett also shared with us the advice that he gives to younger players and how they should handle their first NFL action.

About the Author

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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