The Atlanta Falcons are having an eventful 2024 offseason. After signing former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract, the Falcons selected ex-Washington football QB Michael Penix Jr.
The Falcons shocked the world when they selected Michael Penix Jr. in Thursday’s first round. Less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent deal with $100 million in guarantees, Atlanta took his successor before he has even taken a snap.
The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.
The Falcons continue to be the punching bag of the entire NFL. With Raheem Morris and Kirk Cousins in the fold, many fans believed the organization was back on the right track, but Thursday’s first round halted all momentum in fans’ eyes.
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.
The Falcons want a smooth succession plan at quarterback, but everything else about Kirk Cousins-to-Michael Penix might be bumpy. I say this far too often about our favorite football team, but we are in uncharted waters here.
Cousins doesn’t have a track record inside the team. Unlike Alex Smith, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, there are no entrenched locker room soldiers behind him.
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said they graded first-round OL Graham Barton as a center but also thinks he has the versatility to play guard and tackle. “We had him [as a] center, but he can play guard,” Licht said, via BucsWire.
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.
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The Atlanta Falcons appeared to address their quarterback needs when they signed veteran signal caller Kirk Cousins in the offseason. That signing signaled that the Falcons had stepped up dramatically at the QB1 position and they could focus on other areas in the NFL Draft.
Teams got much better about not reaching during the 2024 NFL Draft, which was evident in Round 1. There weren’t very many egregious reaches — and the ones that were came at important positions such as quarterback and wide receiver.
The Falcons outsmarted themselves by taking a quarterback with the eighth overall pick in the draft, just six weeks after making a nine-figure financial commitment to Kirk Cousins.
The Atlanta Falcons surprised many with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft, opting for Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8. This choice raised eyebrows, not only for its timing but also due to its implications for the team’s quarterback situation.
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The dumbest picks in round one of the NFL Draft. — I don’t need to go into this much. Penix Jr. is solid although top-10 is way too high but for the Falcons to take him after paying Kirk Cousins — that makes no sense.
Even though they've committed to him for the next four years, the Falcons didn't consult their new franchise quarterback before picking Penix.
It doesn’t matter where you look, every single sports show today is leading off with the Falcons’ mind-boggling decision to take Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall despite just handing Kirk Cousins $180 million less than two months ago.
The Atlanta Falcons are trying to say all the right things about why they drafted QB Michael Penix despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent contract.
The Falcons made Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft less than two months after they signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract.
The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a stunning move in the NFL Draft on Thursday, and it’s a move that reportedly has left Kirk Cousins shocked.
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.
The pick was not just surprising because many mock drafts didn’t have this prospect going in the top 10, but also because of who the Falcons already have at that position.
The Atlanta Falcons solved their problem at quarterback by signing Kirk Cousins in free agency last month, and general manager Terry Fontenot is thrilled to have him aboard.
The players have spoken and they’ve already released the winners for several categories, including the NBA’s most overrated player. But for one unnamed star, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is his favorite for the most savage of reasons.
Adam Schefter reports that per the NFL, the league’s review into tampering allegations against the Falcons and Eagles is ongoing and will not conclude this week.
When The Athletic asked anonymous NBA players to name their favorite athletes outside of the league, most of the answers were rather unsurprising, with WNBA No.
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