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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Can the Falcons get their Quenton Nelson in this draft?

Falcons coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who both just signed contract extentions, share a laugh during their news conference about wide receiver Julio Jones on the day players report to training camp on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
Falcons coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who both just signed contract extentions, share a laugh during their news conference about wide receiver Julio Jones on the day players report to training camp on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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April 24, 2019

In the 121st episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles, we look at the Falcons track record of drafting offensive linemen and it's not pretty. We discuss the possibility of them trading up to seven (Jacksonville, Dave Caldwell connection) or to eight (Detroit, Bob Quinn connection). Also, general manager Thomas Dimtroff, head coach Dan Quinn, tight end Austin Hooper and linebacker DeVondre Campbell stop by to discuss the draft and the offseason program.

» More: Five-part series on the Falcons' draft needs

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