Abe Gordon

Atlanta

Sports Radio Host and Producer at WZGC-FM (Atlanta, GA)

“The ABE-T-L Show” on @929TheGame. Pregame and Postgame for @ATLUTD. Sports radio host and producer. Originally from Atlanta...I love sports, all of them...

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Kicker not only training camp competition Falcons will hold

6 days ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

Atlanta Falcons Kicker Younghoe Koo has the worst season of his career in 2024, and while it could have been injury-related or simply a decline in performance, many expect a competition to be held in training camp with newly-added Lenny Krieg, but also potentially with other. 92.9 the Game Falcons Reporter Joe Patrick agrees there will be a competition for kicker, but also expects some other training camp battles.
Mike Bobo may have overpowered Oregon's NIL offer for 5-Star Jared Curtis

1 week ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

2026 Five Star QB Jared Curtis announced that he will attend UGA over Oregon on Monday, closing a long running recruitment that saw him originally commit to UGA, then de-commit, and ultimately once against choose Athens, GA. Brandon Adams of DawgNation joins The Midday Show and told Andy and Randy that UGA Offensive Coordinator Mike Bobo may have made the difference. "He reminds you of Matthew Stafford a little bit, maybe slightly more athletic.
Despite strong draft, Falcons still have positional needs

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

Many people feel that the Falcons crushed the NFL Draft and really addressed some of the teams needs, but with only five picks they simply weren't able to address them all and 92.9 The Game Reporter Joe Patrick broke down some of the concerns he still has on each side of the ball. There's not holes, there are vulnerabilities for sure. One is a traditional nose (tackle).
How many more fans did Falcons gain with Jalon Walker selection?

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

For a long time the Atlanta Falcons didn't select players from the University of Georgia, and that ones that they did take were towards the end of the draft, and as UGA players went on the become stars and studs the complaints and criticism of the Falcons blind-spot for Georgia players became a central discussion. With the selection of Jalon Walker in the 2025 NFL Draft, Brandon Adams of DawgNation says it's time for Georgia fans to bury that hatchet.
Falcons revamped their defense despite just 5 draft picks

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Atlanta Falcons have had a significant disparity in regards to which side of the ball has needs to be addressed. While you could nitpick and find some smaller concerns on offense, they major issues remained on defense, and despite having just 5 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, tied for 2nd fewest in the league, the Falcons took significant steps to improve the side of the ball that is viewed as more likely to hold them back this season. "I think the Falcons had a nice draft.
UGA absolutely shaped journey to the NFL

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Georgia Bulldogs sent another three players into the first round of the NFL Draft last night as Mykel Williams was selected by the 49ers at 11th overall, Jalon Walker was picked by the Falcons at 15, and finally Malaki Starks landed with the Baltimore Ravens at pick #27. Newest Atlanta Falcons LB Jalon Walker wasn't surprised to see another year with multiple Dawgs in the first round, stating that playing in Athens for Kirby Smart is a large reason why he was taken there as well.
'Was a dream scenario to get both players'

2 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Atlanta Falcons biggest need for multiple years running has been pass rusher, and while they didn't properly address it at the top of the last four drafts, they made sure to address it last night, selecting BOTH Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the first round. Atlanta Falcons GM Terry Fontenot joined Andy Bunker and Randy McMichael on The Midday Show and explained his thought process to make sure both guys ended up as Falcons. "You look at worst-case scenario and work through that.
Can Falcons take advantage of teams panicking behind them?

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Atlanta Falcons are currently sitting at #15 in the first round of tonight's NFL Draft, and while they could stay there and take an impact player, they also only have five picks total this year and could look to gather more picks.
Atlanta Hawks relieve Landry Fields of General Manager Duties

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

Shortly after Noon on Monday the Atlanta Hawks announced that they were relieving Landry Fields of his duties as General Manager and promoting Onsi Saleh to that role. The Hawks missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, and while this year saw significant development across a young core despite injury to up-and-coming star Jalen Johnson, it also saw the Hawks go 0-2 in the play-in games and enter the offseason earlier than expected.
Should Nick Allen be considered Braves full-time starter at SS?

1 month ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

Atlanta Braves SS Nick Allen is batting .364, including a double and an RBI in the series finale against the Dodgers, and while not qualified, that batting average does currently lead the Braves leaving many to wonder if he should overtake Orlando Arcia as the everyday shortstop. "He's like the only guy you're not mad at, he's been pretty good," says Andy 'Bunker. "I don't know if he's the new shortstop, I think you ride the hot hands.