Braves position groups get graded for first QTR of the season

5-28-26 Full Show

The full 5-28-26 Chris Thomas Tonight

Hr1 - Does Atlanta Have the Best Roster in the NFC South?

Chris breaks down the Atlanta Braves' recent struggles and a dramatic grand slam by Ronald Acuña Jr. He leads a discussion on whether the Falcons possess the best roster in the NFC South, featuring an interview with ESPN's Marc Raimondi. They explore the quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. along with Matt Ryan's active role at practice. 01:55 - Braves Series Recap 06:25 - Analyzing Panthers Roster 09:26 - Saints And Bucs Comparison 16:52 - Callers Rank Falcons Roster 28:46 - Marc Raimondi Training Update 34:53 - Offensive Line False Starts 39:44 - Kyle Pitts And Stefanski 45:04 - Matt Ryan Coaching Receivers

Hr2 - Michael Penix Jr. Mechanics & Lindsey Rhodes on NFL Evolution

Chris and Orin analyze Michael Penix Jr.'s footwork and the Falcons' standing in early mock drafts. Lindsey Rhodes joins to discuss the shift toward 'apex defenders' and how analytics are reshaping NFL scouting. They also cover Mitchell Robinson's injury and Mike Vrabel's first media appearance since the draft. 01:50 - Falcons Draft Odds Discussion 05:40 - Falcons True Or False 08:45 - Penix Jr Mechanical Issues 14:45 - Lindsey Rhodes Interview 18:45 - Aaron Rodgers Aging Analysis 21:45 - NFC East Roster Analysis 24:00 - Evolution Of Apex Defender 28:00 - Falcons Rookie Impact Analysis 36:20 - Football Frenzy Mike Vrabel

Hr3 - Acuña Smashes Grand Slam to Spark Braves Series Win in Boston

Chris analyzes the Atlanta Braves' recent success, specifically Ronald Acuña Jr.'s drought-breaking grand slam against the Red Sox, and Mike Griffith discusses the shifting landscape of college football following the SEC spring meetings. 04:00 - Grant McAuley Interview 07:29 - Braves Roster Depth 11:03 - Bullpen Efficiency Analysis 15:12 - Division Race Outlook 20:38 - Mike Griffith Interview 29:52 - College Recruiting Discussion 38:43 - Joe DeLeon Interview 46:11 - Championship Contender Tiers

Chris Thomas and Orin Rank NFC South Offensive Position Groups

Chris and Orin analyze the offensive rosters across the NFC South, ranking units from the offensive line to the quarterback room. They compare the Atlanta Falcons' collective depth against the star power of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while discussing how various roster changes could impact the divisional race. 01:00 - College Football Roundup 02:18 - Offensive Line Rankings 05:01 - Skill Position Evaluations 11:03 - Quarterback Room Analysis