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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons GM Terry Fontenot walks us through key offseason moves

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and G.M. Terry Fontenot held their end-of-the-season joint press conference at the Falcons training facility on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. They reviewed the 2022 season and gave a preview of 2023. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Falcons head coach Arthur Smith and G.M. Terry Fontenot held their end-of-the-season joint press conference at the Falcons training facility on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. They reviewed the 2022 season and gave a preview of 2023. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 5, 2023

In the 394th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses quarterback Desmond Ridder, safety Jessie Bates and the rest of the offseason moves with general manager Terry Fontenot. Also, new defensive end Calais Campbell and coach Arthur Smith drop by. Campbell, 36, discusses how he was recruited by the Falcons, his role on the defense and how he plans to play at an elite level into his late 30s. Smith fields another Lamar Jackson scenario.

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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