About this episode
On this episode of Bleav in Falcons, hosts Ovie Mughelli and Michael Turner analyze the Falcons' 2024 win projections, particularly the seven-and-a-half win line set by FanDuel. They debate whether it's too low, and stress the preseason's role in preparing key players, expressing frustrations about the limited reps for starters like Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix.00:00 – Falcons win projections discussion
00:40 – Analyzing the over/under odds for Falcons' season wins
02:04 – Preseason takeaways, importance of playing starters, and lessons from previous years
03:10 – Trends in playing starters league-wide; value of preseason reps
04:07 – Concerns over preseason injury risks and not playing key QBs
07:07 – Serious preseason injury: reactions, league response, and player safety
08:10 – Standouts from defense in preseason, comments on defensive improvement
10:39 – Experiencing the game from the new Sports Illustrated Suite Lounge
13:31 – Details on Falcons’ player extensions (Caleb McGary) and offensive line discussion
15:41 – Changes in football safety, impact on play and preparation
16:02 – Penalties for hard hits in today’s NFL and defensive player challenges
18:21 – Discussion about player cuts and transition
20:17 – Transition to training camp talk and ‘Hard Knocks’ reflections
22:44 – Differences in training camp experiences across NFL teams
25:47 – Training camp routines, risks of oversleeping/being late, importance of peer accountability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
