Atlanta Falcons
The Bow Tie Chronicles: Falcons’ outlook for the 2022 defense, special teams
061522 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith breaks from the huddle next to wide receiver Drake London (5) during minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
July 20, 2022In the 338th episode of the Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter sits down with Falcons coach Arthur Smith to discuss the team’s outlook on defense and special teams before heading into training camp. Smith discusses the need for some interior pass rush upfront, the linebacker depth and how Richie Grant and Jaylinn Hawkins will get a chance to compete for the starting safety positions.
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.
