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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mark LoMoglio/AP)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mark LoMoglio/AP)
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Jan 4, 2021

In the 243rd episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DorlandoAJC) discusses the 44-27 loss to the Bucs. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and free safety Ricardo Allen drop by to discuss their futures, the future of the team and the job that interim coach Raheem Morris did with the team after taking over for Dan Quinn, who was fired on Oct. 11.

Falcons’ 2021 draft position

(Heading into Week 17 Games)

1. Jacksonville Jaguars

2. New York Jets

3. Miami Dolphins (via Houston)

4. Falcons

5. Cincinnati Bengals

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