The NFL's investigation into the Atlanta Falcons' alleged illegal tampering with QB Kirk Cousins may be concluded soon and cost the team picks in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Host Aaron Freeman explains how that could impact the team's approach to the draft and push them toward trading back in the first round. He breaks down six potential spots that the Falcons could move to in the first round and still get a pass-rusher at the top of their draft board. Later, he looks at GM Terry Fontenot's history of trading up and down in the second round and why he thinks trading up for a quarterback, corn ..read more

The Atlanta Falcons have some interest in Michael Penix Jr. Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris were in attendance at a private workout. Recently, ESPN talked about there being interest with Penix with the eighth overall pick. Tenitra Batiste, Tori McElhaney, Jarvis Davis and Aaron Freeman talked about the timing of this report as a reason to take it seriously as we lead up to the 2024 NFL Draft. Secondly, the team wrapped up the AFB Mock Draft. Tori, Aaron and Jarvis talked about who the Falcons should be targeting in the mid to lower rounds in the NFL Draft. Lastly, the team discussed Kirk Cous ..read more

The latest odds for who the Atlanta Falcons are going to take with the eighth overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft indicate a near tie between Alabama edge-rusher Dallas Turner and UCLA edge-rusher Laiatu Latu. Host Aaron Freeman breaks down what @fanduelsportsbook4243 has to say about the other top seven selections.  Later, he breaks down the cases for both Turner and Latu, as well as trading back and taking a wide receiver like Washington's Rome Odunze in the first round. He also discusses why selecting another wide receiver with a Top 10 selection shouldn't be used as an indictment ..read more

The Atlanta Falcons made an unexpected choice back in January with hiring Raheem Morris as their next head coach over the legendary Bill Belichick. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Jarvis Davis (@LockedOnATL) discuss recent revelations about the team's hiring process that had them out on Belichick earlier than previously reported.  Later, they discuss if the Falcons might surprise again by drafting Texas defensive Byron Murphy II in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Finally, they discuss a recent seven-round mock draft from Marcus Mosher (@The33rdTeam) that had the team going "all in" on ..read more

The 2024 Locked On NFL Mock Draft episode two sees the New York Giants, the Tennessee Titans, the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears and the New York Jets making their selections for the first round. Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J McCarthy and Marvin Harrison Jr. are off the board. Who will go in picks 6-10?Get expert analysis from our national shows  with Locked On NFL Draft, Peacock and Williamson and Locked On NFL Scouting. Fantasy advice from Locked On Fantasy Football and Locked On Dynasty Football and local insight from every Locked On NFL team. Once you finish this ..read more

The Atlanta Falcons found their best option at quarterback in 2024 with the signing of veteran Kirk Cousins earlier this offseason. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Derrik Klassen (@BleacherReport) discuss why Cousins can have an immediate impact and elevate playmakers like Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson.  Later, they dive into the 2024 NFL Draft's quarterback class. They discuss why North Carolina's Drake Maye is so polarizing and the pros and cons of both LSU's Jayden Daniels and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy. They break down which later-round prospects best fit in Atlanta as poten ..read more

The Atlanta Falcons believe in a "best player available" draft strategy and host Aaron Freeman and guest Damian Parson (@LockedOnNFLDraft) discuss whether that will push them towards selecting a wide receiver in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. They also discuss the potential of selecting a pass-rusher with that top pick and whether or not UCLA's Laiatu Latu is the best option. Later, they discuss defensive players that the Falcons could target on the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft, and what exactly would result in a "perfect" draft haul for the Falcons. Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow ..read more

The Atlanta Falcons could nab their much-needed upgrade at cornerback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Kenny G. (@sportingnews) make the case for why Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell is a good fit for the Falcons. They discuss whether or not the team could stay put at pick No. 8 and take Mitchell or try and move back a few spots and pick up more draft capital. Later, they discuss the team's chances of hitting on a pass-rusher on Day 2 of the draft if they were to go for a different position and need in the first round. They also break down a group of Day ..read more

Terry Fontenot and the Atlanta Falcons have a couple of needs headed into the 2024 NFL Draft. This draft could really shape where the Falcons are two or three years from now. Tenitra Batiste, Jarvis Davis, Aaron Freeman and Tori McElhaney talked about what it would take for them to look back on this draft and say it was a good one. They had some VERY interesting answers. Secondly, the Atlanta Football Party Mock Draft continued as everyone talked about who they would take with the Falcons having two picks in the third round of the NFL Draft. Lastly, the team talked about the story on ProFootba ..read more

The Atlanta Falcons' recent draft tendencies point towards them looking at Alabama edge-rusher Dallas Turner as their likeliest first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Host Aaron Freeman breaks it down and his three-round mock draft. He looks at Turner's consensus ranking, youth, and arm length as reasons why the Falcons would rank him ahead of other edge-rushers in this draft. He also talks about the possibility of a first-round wide receiver, trade back, and why the team might want a more NFL-ready  pass rusher than Turner. He also looks at a pair of Georgia players in wide receiver Lad ..read more