Atlanta Falcons

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Will massive roster overhaul carry Falcons to playoffs?

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) and Atlanta  Logan Woodside (11) are seen during warmups moment before the  preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) and Atlanta Logan Woodside (11) are seen during warmups moment before the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, August 18, 2023, in Atlanta. Miguel Martinezmiguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Aug 30, 2023

In the 411th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter takes a closer look at the Falcons’ initial 53-man roster. Coach Arthur Smith, quarterback Desmond Ridder and running back Bijan Robinson drop by to help us get a read on the team that could stop the franchise’s streak of five consecutive losing seasons.

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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