The Atlanta Falcons recently announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator, and the move was met with mixed reactions. Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney dig into why the fan base was divided and what Ulbrich brings to the table. Is Ulbrich’s track record enough, and which players stand to benefit from this hire? They close with some quick thoughts on the NFL Draft before Will heads off to the Senior Bowl.

00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Mixed Fan Reactions
02:30 - Understanding the coaching hire decision
08:08 - Defensive performances that impress
12:20 - What players can stand to benefit from Ulbrich?
23:20 - Thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft

The Atlanta Falcons recently announced the hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator, and the move was met with mixed reactions. Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney dig into why the fan base was divided and what Ulbrich brings to the table. Is Ulbrich&rsquo;s track record enough, and which players stand to benefit from this hire? They close with some quick thoughts on the NFL Draft before Will heads off to the Senior Bowl.
00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Mixed Fan Reactions 02:30 - Understanding the coaching hire decision 08:08 - Defensive performances that impress 12:20 - What players can stand to benefit from Ulbrich? 23:20 - Thoughts on the 2025 NFL Draft

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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.

Is Jeff Ulbrich the right pick for defensive coordinator? | Falcons Final Whistle

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