The Falcons shocked the world tonight when they drafted Michael Penix. After a ton of speculation about whether Atlanta would take a defender or trade back and acquire more picks, Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris take a quarterback in their first draft together.
Insider Ari Meirov explains why the Atlanta Falcons selection of QB Michael Penix Jr. is in the mold of Green Bay Packers star Jordan Love. Atlanta is expected to start Kirk Cousins for at least two seasons, but team leaders view Penix Jr.
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When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell read Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s name off the Atlanta Falcons’ draft card, lots of jaws hit the floor.
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The line for quarterbacks taken in the first round of the NFL Draft was 4.5, albeit at significant juice. Who would have thought, though, that that the over would hit within the first 10 picks.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
The Atlanta Falcons signed an aging veteran quarterback, Kirk Cousins, in free agency. They drafted an older quarter prospect with the No. 8 pick–Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons finished the 2023 season in the same position they had in the two seasons prior under Arthur Smith — 7-10 with the 8th overall pick. It was another mediocre campaign, and it cost Smith his job.
The Atlanta Falcons are expected to be in the clear, for now. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the league is still reviewing possible tampering
Arthur Blank said he did not believe the Falcons tampered with Kirk Cousins, but it does seem likely the team will face a punishment of some sort in the wake of its high-profile quarterback addition.
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan made a video to announce his retirement as a player in the NFL. The Falcons legend is hanging up his cleats after a 15-year playing career.