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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mark LoMoglio/AP)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mark LoMoglio/AP)
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Jan 13, 2021

In the 245th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DorlandoAJC) discusses the three general manager finalists and the head coaching candidates. Also, former quarterback Matt Schaub stops by to discuss his retirement, plans for the future and he shared his insights into Rick Smith, the former general manager of the Houston Texans and a Falcons GM finalist.

Falcons’ 2021 draft position

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2. New York Jets

3. Miami Dolphins (via Houston)

4. Falcons

5. Cincinnati Bengals

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