The Atlanta Falcons saw promising play in the trenches in their third consecutive day of padded practice a week into training camp. Host Aaron Freeman highlights some players that stood out and recaps how injuries to players like Ethan Greenidge and Ikenna Enechukwu can create opportunties for others like Justin Shaffer and Ade Ogundeji. He also breaks down how getting healthier next week will be a factor in determiing which players suit up in their first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.

Then, he discusses how the Falcons formula for success in 2023 hinges less on the back of their quarterback but on their play in the trenches and their defense’s ability to make a big leap forward. Aaron breaks down the stats that signal how and why the Falcons can reach the postseason even if they’re mostly average on either side of the ball.

Finally, he discusses the up-and-down play of second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder during the first week of training camp practices. Aaron breaks down why this year’s training camp isn’t giving any new information in regards to Ridder’s ability to succeed as the team’s starter this season.

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