ON THE FALCONS BEAT

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Sarkisian to unveil his improvement plan today

Offense went from first to 15th in scoring in 2017
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Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp works with quarterbacks Kurt Benkert (from left), Matt Ryan, Garrett Grayson, and Matt Schaub during team practice on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Flowery Branch.
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
June 6, 2018

In the 60th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, we discuss how the Falcons’ offense regressed from the top spot in the league to the middle of the pack last season.

Today, offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will meet the media for the first time since the playoff debacle in Philadelphia and hopefully provide the fans with some detailed answers about how the unit will regroup and move forward. I called the offense a dumpster fire.  Others questioned his play-calling, especially in the Eagles' game. But this is America and everybody is entitled to a second chance and the millennials want everyone to get a trophy.

Dan Quinn made it clear that Sarkisian wasn’t going any where after the season. Also, special teams maven Justin Bethel and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett stop by to discuss their offseasons.

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About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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