Atlanta Falcons

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Bijan Robinson impresses in NFL debut

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) breaks through the defense as he runs the ball during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta. 
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) breaks through the defense as he runs the ball during the first half in a preseason exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
Updated Aug 19, 2023

In the 410th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reviews the Falcons’ 13-13 tie with the Bengals in the exhibition home opener Friday night.

Quarterback Desmond Ridder and rookie running back Bijan Robinson played well in their brief appearances. Coach Arthur Smith, Robinson, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, safety Jessie Bates III and wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside stop by to help us review the game.

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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