Why the Falcons might pass on Joel Bitonio

The Falcons have the connections for Joel Bitonio. But would he accept a backup role? Grant McAuley joins The Morning Shift and explains why the business of the NFL means veterans like Joel Bitonio may have to wait for training camp injuries before signing. Do the Falcons even have room for the All-Pro veteran Bitonio? 00:00 – Joel Bitonio free agency buzz: A fit for the Dirty Birds? 00:33 – Grant McAuley: Why the guard spot is already a Falcons strength. 01:50 – Veteran depth vs. Rookie development: The Bitonio dilemma. 02:48 – The Stefanski-Bitonio connection and the power of smoke. 03:33 – Grant McAuley on the timing of veteran NFL contracts. 05:06 – Zachariah Branch rookie projections: Is one TD a disappointment? 06:09 – Expanding the role: Branch as more than a "gadget" player. 07:03 – Avieon Terrell: Disruptor in the nickel? 08:58 – The "Terrell Rule": Interceptions and brotherly rivalry. 09:29 – Snap counts for Kendal Daniels and Harold Perkins. 10:48 – The "Special Teams Guy" shirt: A can of worms. #Falcons #RiseUp #AtlantaFalcons #NFLFreeAgency #JoelBitonio #ZachariahBranch #AvieonTerrell #AJTerrell #929TheGame #TheMorningShift #GrantMcAuley