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Bow Tie Chronicles: Can Falcons’ new guards control the disruptive Fletcher Cox?

January 13, 2018 Philadelphia, PA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets off a pass under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) in the second first during the NFC Divisional Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The Falcons' quest for a return to the Super Bowl ended with a loud thud Saturday in a 15-10 loss to the Eagles in an NFC Divisional playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

January 13, 2018 Philadelphia, PA - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets off a pass under pressure from Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) in the second first during the NFC Divisional Game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The Falcons' quest for a return to the Super Bowl ended with a loud thud Saturday in a 15-10 loss to the Eagles in an NFC Divisional playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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Sept 11, 2019

In the 143 episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles, we discuss how the Eagles have been beaten the Falcons in the past three high-profile meetings. It all starts up front with Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, who’s a disruptive force. Also, offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and head coach Dan Quinn stop by to discuss how they are going to move on after the 28-12 debacle in Minneapolis.

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