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The Bow Tie Chronicles: One-on-one with Arthur Smith

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith poses for a portrait during his first visit to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday January 21, 2021. (Courtesy of The Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith poses for a portrait during his first visit to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday January 21, 2021. (Courtesy of The Atlanta Falcons)
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March 3, 2021

In the 252nd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) has a one-on-one exclusive interview with Falcons coach Arthur Smith. He gives us an update on how the offseason has flowed, with free agency up next for the team. He discusses having only 39 players on the roster, his plan to fill out the roster, run the ball, get ready for the draft and another fluid offseason. Also, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper discusses the Zach Wilson vs. Justin Fields rankings and how it’s not the same as Mitchell Trubisky vs. Deshaun Watson in 2017.

Falcons’ 2021 draft position: Here are the pick’s in D. Led’s Mock Draft 1.0: Top five picks

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence (QB, Clemson)

2. New York Jets: Ja’Marr Chase, (WR, LSU)

3. Dolphins: Penei Sewell (OT, Oregon)

4. Atlanta Falcons: Justin Fields (QB, Ohio State)

5. Cincinnati Bengals: Devonta Smith (WR, Alabama)

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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