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The Bow Tie Chronicles: How the Falcons matchup with the Eagles

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Sept 8, 2021

In the 280th episode of the Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter get a visit from Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez to discuss Falcons rookie tight end Kyle Pitts. We also break down the upcoming opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, who are now under the direction of former Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni. The Eagles have named their captains and quarterback Jalen Hurts was selected along with six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.

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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