The Bow Tie Chronicles: Champions are made in the offseason

Fusco, McClain and Ridley stop by to discuss
Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick wide receiver Calvin Ridley finishes up a day of team practice on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Flowery Branch.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick wide receiver Calvin Ridley finishes up a day of team practice on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Flowery Branch.

In the 65th episode of the Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, offensive lineman Brandon Fusco, defensive tackle Terrell McClain and wide receiver Calvin Ridley stop by to help wrap up the offseason. We asked them about the notion that champions are made in the offseason and how they felt after their first offseason with the Falcons.

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