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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Atlanta Hawks relieve Landry Fields of General Manager Duties

2 days 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?

2 weeks 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.
Playing it safe in offseason has Braves in early trouble

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Atlanta Braves played things very safe in the offseason in key parts of their roster and are currently paying the price. First refusing to spend big money to keep Max Fried and then also passing on the chance to retain Charlie Morton, along with only making one significant addition in the field, and it's partially to explain for the Braves 0-6 start.
'Cousins understands what we need to do as a franchise'

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Atlanta Falcons continue to make it clear to Kirk Cousins, that his needs and desires are not going to supersede what is best for the franchise. The latest example of this took place as Falcons Owner Arthur Blank and Head Coach Raheem Morris spoke at the NFL Meetings. "I understand the business aspect and the Falcons are not just going to acquiesce to Kirk Cousins and his agent," says Randy McMichael. "We know what (Cousins) wants, to be a starting QB. The Falcons are not going to do that.
Jesse Chavez is back! Called up amidst 0-4 start

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Atlanta Braves are 0-4 after getting swept in San Diego by the Padres, and while the offense has gotten off to a slow start to the season, being shutout twice, the bullpen is also of concern, and specifically one pitcher has had a rough go, Hector Neris, and the Braves have seen enough from him, DFA'ing the reliever after just two appearances and calling up fan-favorite Jesse Chavez to replace him.
Was Kirk Cousins meeting with the Browns in Cleveland?

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The latest Kirk Cousins conspiracy theory surfaced on Thursday after the Falcons QB was spotting at a Cleveland-area Chipotle and as you might expect, the discussion quickly became about whether he was meeting with the Browns.
Falcons create cap space, what will they do with it?

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

The Atlanta Falcons reportedly restructured the contracts of CB AJ Terrell and OG Chris Lindstrom to create a total of $20 Million in saving and now have $12 Million in cap space currently. With extra money now available, what are they planning to do with it? "Unless you want a depth piece, this is mainly for your draft picks," says Randy McMichael.
'Travel the world and get sacks'

4 weeks ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

Arguably the Atlanta Falcons biggest addition in free agency is edge rusher Leonard Floyd who returns home after starring at Dodge County High School and becoming a first round pick after attending Georgia. He's played for four different NFL franchises and this offseason decided to join the team he grew up rooting for, the Atlanta Falcons.
UGA WR Nitro Tuggle arrested on charges of speeding & reckless driving

1 month ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

As the Georgia Bulldogs season starts anew, the off-field issue of seasons past is already stealing headlines after the arrest of UGA WR Nitro Tuggle early on Thursday morning for a pair of driving-related misdemeanors. Tuggle was booked into Athens-Clarke County jail shortly before 2am according to DawgsHQ. "Stop being dumb. They are looking for you. Athens-Clarke County Police are looking, do you not know this?
Netflix series 'Quarterback' announces 2nd season to feature...Kirk Cousins

1 month ago | audacy.com | Abe Gordon

In an era of an overload of sports documentaries, Neflix found a hit when they produced and released QUARTERBACK, a documentary series that followed Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and then-Falcons QB Marcus Mariota during the 2022-2023 NFL season. On Thursday morning they announced a second season that will follow Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Falcons QB Kirk Cousins.