O-LINE CRISIS: Will Bill Callahan FIX the Atlanta Falcons' Run Game or Is 2027 OVERHAUL Looming?

Atlanta Falcons’ offensive line faces a crossroads as a new run scheme could expose hidden flaws and trigger a 2027 overhaul. Are Matthew Bergeron, Ryan Neuzil, and Jawaan Taylor positioned to earn extensions, or will Bill Callahan craft a revamped unit from scratch? Aaron Freeman scrutinizes the unit’s recent performance, highlighting declining run-block success, the impact of shifting from wide zone to more balanced concepts, and key personnel changes, including Taylor’s pass protection versus run-blocking concerns. Position battles loom large, with undrafted center James Brockermeyer and swing tackle candidates Wanya Morris and Mike Jerrell poised to shake up the depth chart. Can the Falcons’ prized heavy personnel approach compensate for short-yardage struggles, or will depth issues resurface? Preview major competitions,  the significance of potential new starters, and question whether Atlanta’s offensive line can return to elite form—or face wholesale changes next offseason. #atlantafalcons #nfl #trainingcamp #billcallahan #matthewbergeron #jakematthews #chrislindstrom #ryanneuzil #jamesbrockermeyer #jawaantaylor #coreylevin #wanyamorris #jacknelson #kylehinton #kevinstefanski #tommyrees Photo Credit: Kirby Lee, Mark J. Rebilas - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-falcons/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/lockedonnfl! #squarepod Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.