In the 264th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter discusses what went wrong in the relationship between the Falcons and star wide receiver Julio Jones. Falcons coach Arthur Smith and left tackle Jake Matthews address the situation regarding Jones, who asked to be traded. Also, we share Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Polian’s assessment of the Falcons’ offense and defense following their offseason moves.

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, facing, greets head coach Raheem Morris after a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (Mike Stewart/AP)

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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