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TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons after a 34-32 falcons win at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

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Credit: Julio Aguilar

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons after a 34-32 falcons win at Raymond James Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Feb 20, 2019

In the 110th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we take a look at the Falcons’ early offseason moves with free agency approaching. Also, we discuss the combine schedule and the importance of “measurables” in the NFL through the lens of Pro Football Hall of Fame general manager Ron Wolf.

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