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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 8
It’s time for Terry Fontenot’s top draft picks to step up in 2024
The Falcons are expected to compete in a wide-open NFC South, and most believe they’ll win it with the addition of Kirk Cousins. It’s fair to assume the improvement at the position will enable the club to end its postseason drought.
Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / May 7
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot connected failure to land Patrick Mahomes as a reason Atlanta targeted Michael Penix Jr., per report 
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot connected New Orleans' failure to land Patrick Mahomes as a reason Atlanta targeted Michael Penix Jr., per a report from Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 5
Despite $180 million QB, Falcons are still one-foot-in, one-foot-out
Ever since Terry Fontenot took over for Thomas Dimitroff, the Falcons have seemingly been making it up as they go along, just a complete scatterbrain operation.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 4
2021 NFL draft class should serve as warning for Falcons
No matter your opinion on the Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick, he’s set up to be the future of the organization. Terry Fontenot is extremely confident in his selection and a lot is riding on his development behind Kirk Cousins.
Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / May 4
Terry Fontenot: Atlanta Falcons General Manager & Creator of Worlds
Atlanta Falcons general manager has lived in his own world for a while with how he's drafted, now he has created a situation that the NFL will keep their eyes on for years to come.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / May 4
NFL executives ridicule Falcons for drafting Michael Penix
The Falcons shocked their fan base, Kirk Cousins, and just about everyone watching the NFL Draft when they took Michael Penix with their top pick. The reasoning is simple from Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris’ viewpoint.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Falcons could have been even more of a chaos agent at NFL Draft
The Atlanta Falcons had a bizarre start to the 2024 NFL Draft but it could have been even more weird.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / May 1
Watch: Falcons attempted to trade back into first round with Jets
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 Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 30
Falcons still have a glaring roster need following the NFL Draft
Coming into the NFL Draft, the Falcons had a few glaring holes on the roster that most expected them to fill. So, when Atlanta selected Michael Penix with their top pick, feelings of shock would be an understatement.
Atlanta Falcons News / The 33rd Team / April 30
Michael Penix Jr. Selection Sends Terrible Message to NFL Veterans
“That’s it. I’m not going up there once the entire offseason,” one starter told me when I called him in 2005 to tell him the news that the Buffalo Bills had released our quarterback Drew Bledsoe.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 30
Ex Falcons GM talks viral video of Terry Fontenot, Arthur Blank
The Falcons shocked their fan base when they drafted Michael Penix in last Thursday’s first round, and at one point, it looked like it had shocked Arthur Blank.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / April 29
Falcons GM expands on curious Michael Penix Jr. draft decision
The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.
NFL News / ClutchPoints / April 26
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot gets 100% real on viral Arthur Blank discussion
On Thursday evening, the Atlanta Falcons sent a jolt throughout the NFL landscape when it was announced that they would be selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who just led the Washington Huskies all the way to the college football playoff national championship game this past season–with the number eight overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 26
Falcons reportedly tried to trade back into Round 1
The Atlanta Falcons front office took its share of criticism after passing on an edge-rusher to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday.
NFL News / ClutchPoints / April 26
Falcons’ Terry Fontenot destroyed for Michael Penix Jr. pick by NFL analyst
In what is the most talked about story from the first round of the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons surprisingly took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / April 26
Bears GM Ryan Poles laughs when asked about Falcons drafting Michael Penix
The world is laughing at the Atlanta Falcons, and it’s not just fans. Members of the media and even NFL GMs are taking their turn to get in on the fun.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / April 26
Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris explain Michael Penix pick
In what may have been the most stunning Falcons draft selection of my lifetime, and that’s saying something, the Falcons decided to take Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 26
Best players available for the Falcons on Day 2 of NFL Draft
The Falcons didn’t make their team better last night. With holes all over the defense, Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris decided to find Kirk Cousins’ successor before he even took a snap in Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL Analysis Network / April 25
Atlanta Falcons GM Doesn’t Hold Back About Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons solved their problem at quarterback by signing Kirk Cousins in free agency last month, and general manager Terry Fontenot is thrilled to have him aboard.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 23
Terry Fontenot admits Falcons receiving a lot of calls for #8 pick
Despite all of the rumors and reports, nobody, not even the Falcons, is quite sure who will be joining the organization during the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / April 18
Former GM eviscerates Falcons brass for passing on Bill Belichick
The tirade comes after a recent ESPN story claimed that a call from Robert Kraft potentially prevented Belichick from landing the Falcons' head-coaching gig.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 14
Terry Fontenot insists you don’t know who the Falcons are going to pick No. 8
The NFL Draft is now less than two weeks away, and everyone has pegged the Falcons to take one of the best pass rushers remaining on the board when they come on the clock.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Three hottest seats on Atlanta Falcons
Once the Falcons get the memes out of their system, they'll need to win games with Cousins, who they signed to a sizable four-year, $180 million contract this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / February 20
Falcons GM addresses QB pursuit
The Falcons are among the teams to watch on the quarterback market this offseason, either through the acquisition of a veteran passer or a rookie via the draft.
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