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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Blank lays out Falcons plan for free agency

The seats are mostly empty in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the final minutes of the game as Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank watches his team fall 37-10 to the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game on Sunday, October 20, 2019, in Atlanta. The Falcons fall to 1-6 on the season. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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The seats are mostly empty in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the final minutes of the game as Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank watches his team fall 37-10 to the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game on Sunday, October 20, 2019, in Atlanta. The Falcons fall to 1-6 on the season. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Feb 5, 2020

In the 179th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles, Falcons owner Arthur Blank discussed several issues including the team's plan for the upcoming free agency period. We also discuss the potential replacements for Vic Beasley and look at some of the key offseason dates.

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