The Falcons provided one of the draft’s largest surprises in the first round. Atlanta used the No. 8 selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a move which raised eyebrows given the team’s free agent investment in Kirk Cousins. That was not the only move the Falcons were prepared to make in the first round, however. Atlanta’s efforts […]
Why the Falcons better hope that Michael Penix Jr. can turn into Aaron Rodgers
Only two teams made picks beyond reproach in the 2024 NFL Draft
What the Falcons have done is essentially value a succession plan above any single player they could select at No. 8 overall. That s certainly unusual, but it s not crazy.
The Falcons shocked many last Thursday when the team opted to take Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Some saw the pick as a reach in value, thinking Penix could’ve been acquired after trading back; others saw it as a wasted opportunity to address a position […]