Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images The Falcons were busy on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, as Atlanta traded up to select DT Ruke Orhorhoro at 35 and then took EDGE Bralen Trice at 74. Host Kevin Knight is here to break down all the action, including an analysis of the trade up to 35 and the fit of both Orhorhoro and Trice into the team’s new-look defense. Fellow Falcoholics, welcome to another episode of the Dirty Birds and Brews podcast! The Atlanta Falcons were busy on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, as Atlanta traded up to select DT Ruke Orhorhoro at 35 and then took EDGE Bralen Trice at 74. Host Kevin Knight is here to break down all the action from the second and third rounds, including an analysis of the trade up to 35 and the fit of both Orhorhoro and Trice into the team’s new-look defense. You can also listen to all of our video shows in an audio-only podcast format, available on all your favorite podcast platforms or by using the player below. If you’re interested in supporting the show, check out our Patreon page to unlock access to exclusive perks including Patron Q&A sessions, Discord perks, live shout-outs and more! Be sure to check out the new community Discord server here! Come chat with your fellow Falcons fans about the show, the team, the NFL draft, and more. You can watch the show here on The Falcoholic, but we recommend watching on YouTube for the best experience—including full 1080p HD video and access to the live Q&A in the chat. You can also access the show using your smart TV or device using the YouTube app for the real big-screen experience! We hope you enjoy the show! If you have comments, we’d love to hear them. Send them to us on Twitter (@FalcoholicLive), leave them below, or e-mail the show at falcoholiclive@gmail.com. Thanks for watching!

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Atlanta snags an EDGE at last, and it’s Michael Penix’s college teammate. We have begged the Atlanta Falcons to take an EDGE for as long as I can remember, and even when they do so, the need for more remains acute. That’s why the team deciding to use a third round pick on one will likely be met with applause, making this the first truly popular pick of the 2024 NFL Draft for the team thus far. Popularity doesn’t matter, of course, but the quality of the player does. The Falcons are hoping they’re getting a good one with Washington EDGE Bralen Trice. Michael Penix’s college teammate, Trice put up a combined 16 sacks and 23.5 tackles for a loss over the past two seasons. He’s a productive, smart player who figures to be a useful all-around EDGE option for the Falcons, and if he lacks elite athleticism he certainly brings relentless pursuit and quality size to the group. It’s worth wondering if his elite college production in terms of pressures will carry over the pros, but I think you’re looking at a consistent six sack player in the NFL, and with some time and tinkering he could be more than that and a solid run defender. That’s a nice addition in the third round. Atlanta Selects EDGE Bralen Trice 74th Overall 149 QB Pressures Since 2022 (Most in College Football) pic.twitter.com/MHdpX7MVrK— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 27, 2024 The Falcons have made some head-scratching decisions on paper in this draft, between taking a quarterback at eight and trading up to grab Ruke Orhorhoro when he was not projected to go that early. Trice is not one of those, and he’s an immediate contributor to a group that needed immediate contributors very badly. We’ll see if he has the kind of upside to become a force at EDGE for the Falcons, but even if he settles in as a high-end rotational option, that’s something this team badly needed. What do you think of the selection?

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The Braves go for a fourth straight win Friday against the Guardians. The Atlanta Braves will continue their homestand Friday night when they begin a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. Chris Sale will get the start for Atlanta while Logan Allen will go for Cleveland. First pitch is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports South. Game Notes Braves activate Ozzie Albies from 10-day injured list Friday’s Preview Friday’s Lineups

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Ozzie Albies is back in the Braves lineup after missing eight games with a fractured toe. The Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians will meet Friday night to begin a three-game series at Truist Park. Chris Sale will get the start for Atlanta while Cleveland will go with lefty Logan Allen. Ozzie Albies was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday morning and is back in the lineup and hitting second. Michael Harris, who has had a red hot homestand, is hitting seventh while Adam Duvall drops to the ninth spot and will play left field. Braves lineups vs Guardians 4/261. Acuña RF2. Albies 2B3. Riley 3B4. Olson 1B5. Ozuna DH6. d'Arnaud C7. Harris CF8. Arcia SS9. Duvall LFChris Sale, LHP— Kris Willis (@Kris_Willis) April 26, 2024 LTA in the ATL.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/iWEFTqpGeR— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 26, 2024 Friday’s game is scheduled to begin a 7:20 p.m. ET and can be seen on Bally Sports South.