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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago
Falcons' Jessie Bates addresses the team's QB conundrum
Falcons safety Jessie Bates III spoke with reporters during a midweek news conference about multiple subjects, including the club's decision to make quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the No. 8 pick of this year's draft after signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / 1 hour ago
Jessie Bates on Michael Penix selection: As a leader, I have to say, "This is the vision" 
When the Falcons elected to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall last week, it sent shockwaves throughout the league — including with the team's players.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 2 minutes ago
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Falcons, Panthers, Saints
After selecting 2024 first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. and spending $180 million on QB Kirk Cousins in free agency, some wonder what the position will look like in the short-term future.
NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / 43 minutes ago
Atlanta Falcons Nearly Made Blockbuster NFL Draft Trade
The Atlanta Falcons are not typically one of the most discussed teams in the NFL, but their decisions in the draft last week has everyone talking. The Falcons took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL Analysis Network / 31 minutes ago
Atlanta Falcons’ Executive Reveals Team’s Long-Term Plan
The Atlanta Falcons stirred a lot of controversy when they selected University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the NFL Draft last week.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 17 minutes ago
Falcons drafted QB Michael Penix Jr. to avoid past 'unsettling feeling'
Over the past two years, the Falcons rolled with Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke at quarterback.
NFL News / SportsTalkATL / 10 minutes ago
Watch: Falcons attempted to trade back into first round with Jets
The Falcons set their sights on Michael Penix Jr, and they didn’t feel like they could afford to trade out of the 8th pick and still land their quarterback of the future.
Atlanta Falcons News / NBC Sports / 2 hours ago
Atlanta Falcons News / Shutdown Corner / April 30
Cousins vs. Penix is not the same as Favre vs. Rodgers vs. Love
Atlanta did neither Kirk Cousins nor Michael Penix Jr. any favors by pitting them against one another.
Michael Penix Jr. News / NFL Analysis Network / 23 minutes ago
Atlanta Falcons Exec Gets Honest On Michael Penix Jr. Pick
Few top 10 picks have sparked as much discussion as when the Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft last week.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / 16 minutes ago
Giants, Vikings reportedly made offers for Patriots' No. 3 overall pick in draft
While Drake Maye generated split opinions as a prospect during the pre-draft process, the Patriots have a rookie quarterback other teams coveted.
Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago
NFL insider reveals Falcons process that led to Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons shocked the world when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent deal.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago
NFL personnel questioning Falcons' Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. plan
Fans and analysts aren't the only members of the NFL community still wondering why the Atlanta Falcons made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick in the draft.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL Analysis Network / 56 minutes ago
NFL Analyst Reveals Who Falcons Should Have Picked Over Michael Penix. Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons shocked a whole lot of people when they took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick of the NFL Draft last week.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 14 hours ago
NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Michael Penix Jr., Falcons, Panthers, Saints
The Falcons shocked everyone on Thursday by taking QB Michael Penix Jr. at pick No. 8 overall despite committing $180 million to QB Kirk Cousins in free agency.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 1 hour ago
Falcons still heavy NFC South favorites in post-draft odds
Though most Falcons fans believed they squandered the 8th overall pick when they selected Michael Penix Jr., I’ve remained adamant that no prospect would’ve put them over the top as Super Bowl contenders.
Atlanta Falcons News / 5 GOATs / 15 hours ago
Joel Klatt on Michael Penix Jr. pick: ‘I pray this works out’
Michael Penix Jr. wasn’t what anyone expected and not necessarily what many wanted when it came to the No. 8 pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Still, now that he’s there, Joel Klatt just hopes that it goes as well as it possibly can for the players and for the franchise.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 29
Falcons had Michael Penix Jr ranked as QB2 in the NFL Draft
The Falcons did the unthinkable with their first-round selection last Thursday, taking quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick. The decision to pick the former Washington quarterback that highly was far from a surprise.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago
NFL insider shoots down Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. tampering theory
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hinted during the NFL Scouting Combine that at least one club such as the Falcons had contact with Kirk Cousins before the legal tampering portion of free agency got underway.
Washington Huskies News / Pro Football Rumors / 15 hours ago
Falcons HC Raheem Morris addresses QB situation after curious draft pick
One of the draft’s biggest surprises came on Friday night when the Falcons used their top selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal.
Washington Huskies News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26
Falcons owner Arthur Blank drove decision to draft Michael Penix Jr.?
Owners are often involved in major moves at the top of the draft board such as this one.
Washington Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
NFL reporter delivers legendary quote about Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons used the No. 8 pick on Penix.
Washington Huskies News / NFL Analysis Network / April 26
NFL Analyst Makes Wild Prediction For Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr.
Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons were viewed as one of the most unpredictable teams in the first round. Holding the No. 8 overall pick, no one truly knew what direction they were going to go.
Washington Huskies News / The 33rd Team / April 25
Michael Penix Jr. 2024 NFL Draft: Combine Results, Scouting Report For Atlanta Falcons QB
The 2024 NFL Draft is here, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Michael Penix Jr.
Washington Huskies News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23
Insider says surprising team could draft Michael Penix Jr. in 'curveball' move
It remains to be seen how early the Washington product will hear his name called.
Washington Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Report: NFL GMs view one QB as ‘best kept secret’ in draft
As many as six quarterbacks are expected to be chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, and there is reportedly a belief among executives that at least one of them will be a steal.
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