SURGE: Will Tommy Rees ELEVATE Atlanta Falcons from MEDIOCRE to ELITE Play Calling?

Atlanta Falcons eye a play-caller upgrade, asking Tommy Rees to elevate the offense and finally end their postseason drought. Host Aaron Freeman examines where the Falcons’ play-calling ranks—and if moving from “average” to “great” truly unlocks this roster’s potential. Are fans overestimating Atlanta’s talent, or will improved coaching actually move the needle in the ultra-competitive NFC South? The major focus is on how play-calling, paired with quarterback play from Tua Tagovailoa or Michael Penix, could make or break the Falcons’ 2026 campaign. Discussion highlights the importance of run-game dominance, defensive strength, and the development of draft picks such as Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins. Special guest Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports) weighs in on these rookies’ immediate roles and upside in Jeff Ulbrich’s scheme. Are the Falcons positioned for a breakthrough—or will familiar frustrations persist? #atlantafalcons #nfl #2026nfldraft #nfldraft #kendaldaniels #haroldperkins #tommyrees #tuatagovailoa #zacrobinson #michaelpenix #kevinstefanski 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!  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.  Rugiet  Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.  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.