One of the more surprising picks in the NFL Draft a couple weeks ago came when the Atlanta Falcons picked Michael Penix Jr. with their first round pick.
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.
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When Michael Penix Jr. was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 8th overall pick in this year’s draft, many questioned the logic behind the move. Drafting a young quarterback with a high lottery is not something that can be justified when they just signed Kirk Cousins to a massive deal.
The talk of Falcons rookie minicamp is going to be Michael Penix Jr., and rightfully so. All of the things that sold Atlanta on the Washington product will be on full display at Flowery Branch.
When Michael Penix Jr. went off the board at No. 8 overall to the Falcons, the immediate question was what’s the deal with Kirk Cousins. Well, the former Washington quarterback is ready to be “unselfish,” learn and develop behind Cousins and get acclimated to the NFL.
Atlanta Falcons fans might not be happy about the Micheal Penix Jr. pick at No. 8 overall, but man, he can throw some pretty passes. Penix Jr. was caught on video throwing perfect spirals during Falcons' rookie minicamp over the weekend. Minicamp and training camp could be the most action Penix Jr.
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.
In the biggest shocker of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons blew everyone away by drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the ninth overall selection.
The Indianapolis Colts are ready to roll with their 2024 rookie class.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler revealed on Tuesday details surrounding the Atlanta Falcons' stunning selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in April's NFL Draft.
Was the owner on board with Atlanta's curious draft choice?
The Atlanta Falcons made perhaps the most shocking move not only in the 2024 NFL Draft, but in recent NFL Draft history, when they selected Michael Penix Jr.
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.
It remains to be seen how early the Washington product will hear his name called.
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