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.
Atlanta did neither Kirk Cousins nor Michael Penix Jr. any favors by pitting them against one another.
While Drake Maye generated split opinions as a prospect during the pre-draft process, the Patriots have a rookie quarterback other teams coveted.
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.
Fans and analysts aren't the only members of the NFL community still wondering why the Atlanta Falcons made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick in the draft.
The Atlanta Falcons shocked a whole lot of people when they took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick of the NFL Draft last week.
The Falcons shocked everyone on Thursday by taking QB Michael Penix Jr. at pick No. 8 overall despite committing $180 million to QB Kirk Cousins in free agency.
Though most Falcons fans believed they squandered the 8th overall pick when they selected Michael Penix Jr., I’ve remained adamant that no prospect would’ve put them over the top as Super Bowl contenders.
Michael Penix Jr. wasn’t what anyone expected and not necessarily what many wanted when it came to the No. 8 pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Still, now that he’s there, Joel Klatt just hopes that it goes as well as it possibly can for the players and for the franchise.
Many Falcons fans are rationalizing the Michael Penix Jr. by referencing Zac Robinson’s track record with assessing quarterbacks. The former Rams quarterbacks coach is now taking on a bigger role in Atlanta as the offensive coordinator and comes with rave reviews from Sean McVay.
Ever since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. using their 8th overall pick, instead of celebrating the momentous achievement of a young quarterback,
The Falcons did the unthinkable with their first-round selection last Thursday, taking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. The decision to pick the former Washington quarterback that highly was far from a surprise.
The Atlanta Falcons made a bold move in the NFL draft by taking Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick. The move was somewhat puzzling…
The Falcons shocked the world when they selected Michael Penix Jr. in Thursday’s first round. Less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent deal with $100 million in guarantees, Atlanta took his successor before he has even taken a snap.
The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.
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.
The Atlanta Falcons left many scratching their heads after they selected University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the NFL Draft last Thursday.
The 2024 NFL draft is over which means fantasy football drafts are just months away. Fourteen skill position players were taken in the first round but these three could take a while to have fantasy success.
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.
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Michael Penix Jr.
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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