ALL IN: Atlanta Falcons’ BOLD Trade for James Pearce BACKFIRES | How do they FIX It?

Atlanta Falcons’ playoff hopes collapse after their all-in gamble backfires, raising urgent questions about the future of Raheem Morris, Terry Fontenot, and the entire front office. Has Atlanta’s high-stakes trade for James Pearce mortgaged the team’s future—and is a total rebuild now inevitable?  Host Aaron Freeman and guest Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports) break down why the Falcons’ improved defense—highlighted by Jalon Walker and James Pearce—still isn’t enough to offset the roster’s glaring weaknesses and failed asset management. The discussion spotlights Michael Penix’s rocky 2025season, the looming quarterback quandary, and whether Atlanta should brace for a bleak 2026 while targeting a franchise quarterback in 2027. Insightful analysis covers the team’s salary cap crunch, the consequences of trading away their first-round pick, and what it will take to finally build a winning foundation in Atlanta. Can the Falcons avoid another lost season, or is a clean sweep the only way forward?  #atlantafalcons #nfl #jamespearce #jalonwalker #terryfontenot #raheemmorris #michaelpenixjr  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFalcons?sid=YouTube  Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL  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!  Rocket Money  Take control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today.  Aura Frames  For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code LOCKEDON at checkout.  PrizePicks  Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL  Gametime  Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.  FanDuel  If you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit https://FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long.  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.