HR1 - Elijah Wilkinson getting valuable reps at right tackle tonight is worth injury risk

The Morning Shift on 92.9 The Game

HR1 - Elijah Wilkinson getting valuable reps at right tackle tonight is worth injury risk In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to ESPN NFL Senior reporter Jeremy Fowler reporting yesterday that Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss time on the apparent leg injury he suffered Wednesday at practice, per his source, who also added that the exact timetable was not immediately known. Mike, Beau, and Ali also explain why they think that Fowler reporting McGary will miss time this year is really not saying much. Then, The Morning Shift crew discusses if now starting right tackle for the Atlanta Falcons Elijah Wilkinson should play in the Falcons’ preseason finale against the Dallas Cowboys tonight, and explain why they think he should play and get some reps at right tackle. Ali, Mike, and Beau also talk about what else they’ll be watching out for tonight in the Falcons’ final preseason game. The Morning Shift crew also previews the two week zero games that are happening tomorrow in college football including farmageddon between No. 17 Kansas State taking on No. 22 Iowa State at home. Mike, Beau, and Ali also react to the SEC officially announcing they’re moving to a nine game conference schedule next season, explain why they think the College Football Playoff selection committee using new enhanced metrics is a big part of why the SEC is finally going to play a nine game conference schedule, and then The Morning Shift crew closes out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali’s Mac Drop!