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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Several position battles shaping up for Falcons

Falcons running back Jeremy McNichols carries the ball at minicamp. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Falcons running back Jeremy McNichols carries the ball at minicamp. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
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June 15, 2022

In the 335th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses all of the key position battles as the Falcons wrap up their offseason.

While most eyes will be on the battle between quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder, there are several others to watch. Coach Arthur Smith, tight ends coach Justin Peelle, running back Damien Williams, quarterback/tight end Feleipe Franks, safety Jaylinn Hawkins, linebacker Mykal Walker, Mariota and Ridder stop by to help evaluate the competitions.

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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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