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The Bow Tie Chronicles: A chat with Falcons guard James Carpenter

May 30, 2019 Flowery Branch - Atlanta Falcons offensive guard James Carpenter (77) speaks to a member of the press after team practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Camp in Flowery Branch on Thursday, May 30, 2019. The Falcons are in the second week of Phase Three of the offseason program. They have another week of OTAs before the mandatory minicamp, which is set for June 11 through 13. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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May 30, 2019 Flowery Branch - Atlanta Falcons offensive guard James Carpenter (77) speaks to a member of the press after team practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Camp in Flowery Branch on Thursday, May 30, 2019. The Falcons are in the second week of Phase Three of the offseason program. They have another week of OTAs before the mandatory minicamp, which is set for June 11 through 13. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
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June 5, 2019

In the 127th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, offensive guard James Carpenter, an Augusta native, stops by to discuss playing for the Falcons; reuniting with offensive line coach Chris Morgan; and lining up between center Alex Mack and left tackle Jack Matthews. We also catch up with cornerback Desmond Trufant and look ahead to the rest of the offseason.

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