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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A chat with Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver

Jake Matthews and Julio Jones also drop by this episode
June 6, 2019 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver takes questions during an interview following team practice on Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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June 6, 2019 Flowery Branch: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver takes questions during an interview following team practice on Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Updated June 12, 2019

In the 128th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we chat with cornerback Isaiah Oliver. He believes he’s ready to be a starter in the NFL and credits his father, former NFL defensive back Muhammad Oliver, with his early development in football and track. Also, left tackle Jake Matthews drops by and discusses his rookie season and how that can help rookie linemen Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary.

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