Drew Brees recently compared his own possible experience to Falcons veteran signal-caller Kirk Cousins sharing a quarterback room with rookie Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons’ selection of Michael Penix Jr. was as exciting as it was controversial, with opinions on the move varying wildly across the media and fanbase.
Cousins addressed the somewhat awkward proposition of mentoring a rookie quarterback while trying to win with a new team.
The Kirk Cousins era begins in Atlanta this fall. With Cousins locked in through 2027, the Falcons are hoping to take advantage of a team-friendly schedule…
Not even 12 hours after the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr., NFL pundits released their grades for the pick, most of which were extremely negative. It’s always funny to me when analysts and media personalities write off a draft pick not even 24 hours after the NFL Draft ends.
Just about everyone was shocked when the Atlanta Falcons used their first round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr with the No.
First-year Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris spoke with reporters about the potentially awkward situation involving veteran Kirk Cousins and rookie Michael Penix Jr.
On Tuesday, Kirk Cousins addressed the Falcons' startling decision to draft Michael Penix Jr.
The draft selection came after the team signed Cousins to a contract that included $100M in practical guarantees.
The Falcons signed Cousins in free agency before they made Penix the eighth pick of this year's draft.
When Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, he had some expectations. Like him being the starting quarterback for the next few years, for example.
Kirk Cousins seems to have moved on after the Falcons' stunning first-round draft pick.
Kirk Cousins will simply control what he can control, regarding Michael Penix Jr. After he signed a guaranteed contract with the Atlanta Falcons, the team drafted Penix Jr.
Last month, the Atlanta Falcons sent shockwaves through the NFL landscape when it was announced that they would be selecting former Washington football quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Buccaneers fourth-round RB Bucky Irving joins a room where RB Rachaad White came on strong to end the 2023 season. Tampa Bay RB coach Skip Peete is willing to give the ball to anyone who can contribute, regardless of their background in the league.
Michael Penix Jr. will have to justify the Atlanta Falcons’ reasons behind drafting him at the Top of the 2024 NFL Draft. He may not be the fastest quarterback ever, but one skill sets him apart from the rest of the crew: his arm strength.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins isn't letting his team's questionable decision at the draft override his professionalism.
The Falcons are kicking off rookie minicamp, and everyone is intrigued to see Michael Penix Jr. in his new threads. The 8th overall pick is going to impress the world with his arm; that’s what made the Falcons fall in love with him in the first place, and it seems everything is going to plan.
The Falcons rookie minicamp kicked off today, and the excitement is palpable around Flowery Branch, as 8th overall pick Michael Penix Jr. makes his first appearance in his new threads.
The negative press surrounding the Falcons for drafting Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall just weeks after handing Kirk Cousins $180 million is at an all time high.
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 used the No. 8 pick on Penix.
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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