Falcons cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth discussion about his journey to the NFL, his quest to learn about his father, who died when he was six months old. He also details how buying his mother a house realized a dream, and how he established himself in the NFL after starting as an undrafted free agent with a small signing bonus.

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Mike Ford brings the energy

01:13 - Military base visit fun

03:14 - Passion for trying new things

03:51 - What it took to make it to NFL

05:12 - Gaining football notoriety 

07:25 - Walking to work - keeping hardworking mindset 

10:00 - Legacy of Mike Ford Sr. 

13:57- Tattoo meanings

15:45 - Achieving life goal of buying mom a house

16:20 - Surprising Mom with a house

22:15 - How football journey started

26:44 A ‘Father’ & a ‘Dad’

27:58 - Youth Football Camp & Giving Back

30:07 - Rapid Fire Questions

Falcons cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford joins Scott and Tori for an in-depth discussion about his journey to the NFL, his quest to learn about his father, who died when he was six months old. He also details how buying his mother a house realized a dream, and how he established himself in the NFL after starting as an undrafted free agent with a small signing bonus.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Mike Ford brings the energy
01:13 - Military base visit fun
03:14 - Passion for trying new things
03:51 - What it took to make it to NFL
05:12 - Gaining football notoriety 
07:25 - Walking to work - keeping hardworking mindset 
10:00 - Legacy of Mike Ford Sr. 
13:57- Tattoo meanings
15:45 - Achieving life goal of buying mom a house
16:20 - Surprising Mom with a house
22:15 - How football journey started
26:44 A ‘Father’ &amp; a ‘Dad’
27:58 - Youth Football Camp &amp; Giving Back
30:07 - Rapid Fire Questions

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Falcons Audible presented by AT&amp;T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.
Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Terrin Waack, Tori McElhaney and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.
Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team&rsquo;s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program. Less

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Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. 

Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.



Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.



Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.

Welcome to the official Atlanta Falcons Podcast Network. Like and subscribe to stay up to date with the latest Atlanta Falcons news. 
Falcons Audible presented by AT&amp;T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. More than a breakdown of the past game, Derek, Dave and DJ will share stories, provide their takes on the biggest storylines, and talk about the mean for the weeks ahead.
 
Falcons in Focus: This podcast provides deep dive interviews with Atlanta Falcons players, coaches, staff. Join Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack and their guest as they delve into personalities and passions on and off the football field.
 
Falcons Final Whistle: This is the official Atlanta Falcons football postgame podcast during the season that shifts gears in the offseason to answer a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.

Mike Ford on getting to know his late father, buying his mom a house and living out his NFL dream | Falcons in Focus

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