The Falcons brought quarterback controversy on themselves by taking Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall selection less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract.
The Falcons are trying something that’s never been done. No matter how many times Raheem Morris and Terry Fontenot reference the Packers succession plans for Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, the situations in Atlanta and Green Bay aren’t similar.
Why the Falcons better hope that Michael Penix Jr. can turn into Aaron Rodgers
The Falcons signed Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract less than two full months before the club acquired Penix via the draft.
It has been a week since the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, but the Atlanta Falcons' decision to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall…
Many were ready to pencil in the Atlanta Falcons as the NFC South winners for their 2024 NFL playoff predictions. That might have changed after the Falcons made their stunning selection of Michael Penix Jr.
Only two teams made picks beyond reproach in the 2024 NFL Draft
Falcons fans were left scratching their heads when the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. To say it was surprising would be an understatement. The move has been met with widespread criticism, but it has nothing to do with the prospect.
ESPN NFL analyst Booger McFarland did not hold back on his thoughts on the Atlanta Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. While appearing on NFL Live Wednesday, McFarland explained why the Falcons made a mistake drafting the former Washington Huskies quarterback at No.
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III spoke with reporters during a midweek news conference about multiple subjects, including the club's decision to make quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the No. 8 pick of this year's draft after signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency.
When the Falcons elected to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall last week, it sent shockwaves throughout the league — including with the team's players.
After selecting 2024 first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. and spending $180 million on QB Kirk Cousins in free agency, some wonder what the position will look like in the short-term future.
The Atlanta Falcons are not typically one of the most discussed teams in the NFL, but their decisions in the draft last week has everyone talking. The Falcons took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons stirred a lot of controversy when they selected University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the NFL Draft last week.
Over the past two years, the Falcons rolled with Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke at quarterback.
The Falcons set their sights on Michael Penix Jr, and they didn’t feel like they could afford to trade out of the 8th pick and still land their quarterback of the future.
Atlanta did neither Kirk Cousins nor Michael Penix Jr. any favors by pitting them against one another.
Few top 10 picks have sparked as much discussion as when the Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft last week.
The Falcons shocked the world when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent deal.
Ever since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. using their 8th overall pick, instead of celebrating the momentous achievement of a young quarterback,
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hinted during the NFL Scouting Combine that at least one club such as the Falcons had contact with Kirk Cousins before the legal tampering portion of free agency got underway.
One of the draft’s biggest surprises came on Friday night when the Falcons used their top selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal.
Owners are often involved in major moves at the top of the draft board such as this one.
The Falcons used the No. 8 pick on Penix.
Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons were viewed as one of the most unpredictable teams in the first round. Holding the No. 8 overall pick, no one truly knew what direction they were going to go.
It remains to be seen how early the Washington product will hear his name called.
As many as six quarterbacks are expected to be chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, and there is reportedly a belief among executives that at least one of them will be a steal.
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