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Atlanta Falcons' Scott Pioli's Magic Touch Continues

Scott Pioli
Atlanta Falcons

Scott Pioli's 25th NFL season has been another magical one.  He's the Assistant General Manager of the Atlanta Falcons, a team that has advanced to the NFC Championship Game this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Success is nothing new for Pioli.  He has been named NFL Executive of the Year by various national media outlets five different seasons during his career, including honors from the Sporting News, Sports Illustrated and Pro Football Weekly. 

Pioli's Falcons could be headed to a Super Bowl matchup with a quarterback and team he knows all about, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. In nine years with the Patriots.

Pioli helped the club win three Super Bowls, claim four American Football Conference championships, as well as six AFC East titles. 

Pioli also worked for the New York Jets when his father-in-law Bill Parcells was head coach. Listen above to hear Pioli's thoughts on Tom Brady and the Patriots, why he enjoys working for the Falcons, his commitment to family and why he's a fan of jazz and WBGO.

Original Air Date: 07-12-2016

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