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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Key issues facing the Falcons’ defense

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees is interviewed by members of the media during OTAs on May 26 in Flowery Branch. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees is interviewed by members of the media during OTAs on May 26 in Flowery Branch. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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June 8, 2022

In the 334th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the issues facing the Falcons’ defense. Defensive coordinator Dean Pees, outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino and assistant defensive line coach Lanier Goethie drop by to help break down things on the defense.

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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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