The Atlanta Falcons fans seem to have moved on from the controversial decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins to a big contract.
“These guys can play quarterback, I think it is a ____ good group.” That was Chris Simms’ quick summary of what he thinks about this years NFL rookie quarterback class.
Washington Huskies fans. You might want to look away.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- When the Atlanta Falcons go through team periods during OTAs, only one field is in use. While 22 players hit the field, the rest of the roster watches, some on the sidelines and others from behind the play.
In a recent projection, Sports Illustrated identified "Five 2024 NFL Draft Picks Most Likely to Be a Bust in the NFC." SI highlighted concerns about the Atlanta Falcons first round selection, 8th overall, of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., suggesting that he has the potential to be the draft's biggest bust.
Much has been made about the Falcons’ decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall just after signing fellow quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency.
When Michael Penix Jr. walks out of the tunnel at Mercedes-Benz Stadium prior to the Atlanta Falcons' season-opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept.
The Atlanta Falcons signed their seventh-rookie draft pick Thursday, agreeing to terms with fourth-round defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, the team announced.
There are plenty of rookie passers expected to play immediately this coming NFL season, and that's the market we dig into today.
At 11:50 a.m. on May 10, Michael Penix Jr. looked to his right and fired a pass to quarterbacks coach T.J. Yates. It's a day full of firsts - the Atlanta Falcons' first rookie minicamp practice, Penix's first time taking the field in his helmet and No.
"Things were a little awkward" within the Falcons after they signed Kirk Cousins in free agency and then made Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of this year's draft.
The story of former Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr's recruitment has been repeated ad nauseam at this point. Penix, if you don't remember,
Will the Atlanta Falcons regret signing Kirk Cousins? The Falcons entered the offseason in dire need of a quarterback. They ended up with two of them. First, they signed Cousins to a massive four-year, $180 million deal in free agency.
The Atlanta Falcons released a highlight reel of their practice from Mercedes-Benz Stadium this week. Included in the highlights are several throws from Kirk Cousins who shows no ill effects from his Achilles injury suffered last season.
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris has been impressed with the work rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has put in during the offseason workouts. While speaking to reporters last week, Morris talked about how Penix learns in practice.
Going into the 2024 NFL Draft it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Las Vegas Raiders would select a quarterback at some point. The franchise was linked to both LSU’s Jayden Daniels and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons completed their fifth OTA practice Tuesday, which marked the second session open for reporters to watch. OTAs are voluntary, but Atlanta's received strong attendance thus far.
The draft selection came after the team signed Cousins to a contract that included $100M in practical guarantees.
Kirk Cousins seems to have moved on after the Falcons' stunning first-round draft pick.
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.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler revealed on Tuesday details surrounding the Atlanta Falcons' stunning selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in April's NFL Draft.
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.
Over the past two years, the Falcons rolled with Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke at quarterback.
The Falcons used the No. 8 pick on Penix.
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