The Bow Tie Chronicles – Atlanta Falcons

The Steelers haven't had a losing season since going 6-10 back in 2003 under Bill Cowher. Since being named the coach in 2007, Mike Tomlin, who has won one Super Bowl title, has never had a losing season. Tomlin and new Falcons coach Raheem Morris worked together early in their careers in Tampa Bay. What can the Falcons learn from the Steelers to snap their streak of six consecutive losing seasons. Special guest John Harris, the author of “Tomlin: The Soul of a Football Coach.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Falcons coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot discuss the team's pursuit of quarterback Kirk Cousins and how he gives them a chance to win now. However, the Falcons may have been too eager and his signing is being reviewed by the NFL. Morris and Fontenot take us inside the major move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Atlanta native Qwan'tez Stiggers had to get a release from the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and a waiver from the National Football League to be eligible to enter the 2024 NFL draft after not playing in college. He had a fabulous Pro Day at B.E.S.T. Academy and could become the first player since Eric Swann (1992) to be drafted without playing in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons made a move to upgrade the quarterback position by agreeing to a deal with prospective free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings. The deal is worth $180 million with $100 million guaranteed. AJC columnist Mark Bradley drops by to help us analyze the major deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Scouting Combine is over and several local players had strong interviews and performances. Now, the Falcons will get ready for free agency in their quest to improve the quarterback position. We also share a word on the passing of former AJC sports reporter Chris Mortensen, who covered the Braves and the Falcons before going on to become an NFL Insider for ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris are at the NFL scouting combine and are looking at several different ways to improve the quarterback position. The Falcons are having direct conversations with team executives and agents about players that might be available via trade or in free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dust has started to settle as new coach Raheem Morris has named most of his coaching staff. Running backs coach Dwayne Ledford, quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates and running backs coach Michael Pitre were retained. We also talk to defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, secondary coach Justin Hood and inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud. We also get you ready for the upcoming NFL scouting combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot discusses the hiring of Raheem Morris as the franchise's 19th coach as he was finally introduced at a press conference almost two weeks after accepting the job. Morris discusses his new job and CBS analyst Matt Ryan and 49ers CB Isaiah Oliver drop by to help preview Super Bowl 58. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After trying to land former New England coach Bill Belichick, the Falcons signed Raheem Morris to a five-year contract to become the 19th head coach of the team. Former coach Dan Quinn and Rams general manager Les Snead stop by to help us understand more about Morris, who was with the Falcons from 2015-2000. Also, we look at his coordinators, Zac Robinson (offense), Jimmy Lake (defense) and Marquice Williams (special teams.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons have interviewed 13 candidates for the vacant head coaching job, including Bill Belichick and Raheem Morris, twice. Former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff discusses all of the parties involved: Bilichick, Arthur Blank, Rich McKay and Terry Fonteno and how they possibly could work together. Also, we hear Les Snead's recommendation for Morris in the latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons have interviewed former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick for the head coach opening to replace Arthur Smith. The team has completed six interviews and are ready to interview the Lions' coordinators later on Friday and/or Saturday. Former Falcons interim coach Raheem Morris has been requested for an interview that has not been schedule yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special Black Monday episode, Falcons owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay discuss the firing of former head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons have started their search and will consider several candidates for the position. Blank and McKay discuss their roles and the role of general manager Terry Fontenot as the franchise tries to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With their slim playoff hopes in the balance, the Falcons came out flat in the second half and got routed by the Saints, 48-17, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Derek Carr tossed four touchdowns and Desmond Ridder had a key interception in the third quarter that contributed to the Saints outscoring them 31-0 in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Falcons, who won the previous meeting, need a victory over the Saints to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. The Saints are receiving some fine play from quarterback Derek Carr and have won three of their last four games. The winner will need the Bucs to lose to the Panthers in order to go to the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a chance to solidify their playoffs hopes, the Falcons were beaten 37-17 by the Chicago Bears on Sunday at historic Soldier Field. The game was played in a light snow storm that get steady at times. The Falcons fell behind 14-0 and were never really in the game as the offense sputtered with quarterback Taylor Heinicke at the controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices