Watch: ‘Solid’ Michael Penix Jr.’s insane pace on the throw has multiple Falcons receivers dropping catches in practice

Coach Morris, after the camp, told USA Today Sports that people have said and would continue to say negative about their selection of Penix. However, after seeing the former Washington man practice, has reassured him that their hunch was correct.

If I sat here and told you that something jumped off the page that didn’t jump off before. That would be me telling you that because everybody was such a naysayer about the whole [draft] process. I’m not going to do that. It was exactly what I thought the guy was. Raheem Morris said

Last month before the draft in Detroit, an NFL coach texted Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz about Penix’s arm strength. While appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, Schultz revealed what the NFL coach told him.

Freak show! The dude runs 4.5 and then jumps 37 inches. Arm strength is crazy in person. Locked in 1st rounder. Jordan Schultz said

Michael Penix Jr. wants to learn everything he can from Kirk Cousins

ESPN draft specialist Mel Kiper Jr.’s projection of Penix being selected in the second round fell through. The shock hit Kirk Cousins the hardest, as only a couple of weeks ago the veteran quarterback signed a 4-year $160 million deal.

With the addition of the CFP finalist, Cousins will have a chip on his shoulder. He would have to keep on proving himself, otherwise Penix would be ready to replace him in a heartbeat.

The 24-year-old rookie understands the pressure, both of them will be under.

At this level in the NFL, everybody is under the spotlight. You’ve got to prove yourself. Michael Penix said

However, he will be learning everything from Cousins.

For me, it’s just being able to connect with him, get to know him not just as a player, but as a person as well. Michael Penix added

Penix was one of the best quarterbacks in college football last season. He led the Huskies to the CFP finals, after recording 363 completions for 4903 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.