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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons’ offense still in moth balls

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Tight end Jonnu Smith speaks from the lockerroom following the team's 23-7 loss to Jacksonville in London.
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Updated Oct 1, 2023

In the 419th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discussed how the Falcons’ offense has a path to improvement by leaning on running back Bijan Robinson and tight end Jonnu Smith. They also need to ditch going into an empty backfield in short yardage situation and play some power football. Robinson, Arthur Smith, Desmond Ridder, Mack Hollins, Chris Lindstrom, Calais Campbell and Grady Jarrett stop by.

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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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