Are the Falcons trying to win now or planning for the future? While Atlanta will argue they are doing both simultaneously, their actions on Thursday night leave something to be desired.
The Falcons selected University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick only six weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal worth up to $180 million.
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Greg Cosell & Andy Benoit were as shocked as anyone when the Atlanta Falcons took Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall, but they do see why the Falcons think he fits their system.
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At first blush, it would appear as if the Falcons are trying to learn from the Packers, who have become the best in the business when it comes to quarterback succession plans.
A stunning moment took place in the NFL draft Thursday when the Atlanta Falcons, who just signed veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million…
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.
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.