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Falcons first-rounder Michael Penix Jr. says Kirk Cousins reached out to him following shocking selection

Apr 26

By Bryan DeArdo

Pro Football Focus

Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL Draft picks, analysis and rookie spotlight | NFL Draft

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CBS Sports

2024 NFL Draft: Why Falcons can actually be applauded for Michael Penix Jr. pick, even after Kirk Cousins deal

Apr 30

By Cody Benjamin

AtlantaFalcons.com

Falcons know picking QB Michael Penix Jr. became 'the story of the draft'

7 days ago

By Terrin Waack

ESPN

ESPN

Falcons learned from Matt Ryan in drafting Michael Penix

Apr 30

By Marc Raimondi

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NFL

🔟 Seminoles (@FSUFootball) heard their name called during the 2024 #NFLDraft! pic.twitter.com/5FIa2SPqn9

Posted on X5/7/24 6:00 PM

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NFL

Which AFC team had the best #NFLDraft? 🤔 (via @TheNickShook) Read more: www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-class-rankings-steelers-bears-eagles-chargers-earn-top-grades-falcons-flummox pic.twitter.com/QwD4zjjEAa

Posted on X5/7/24 5:00 PM

Adam Schefter

AdamSchefter

The Atlanta Falcons — who signed QB Kirk Cousins during free agency and then selected QB Michael Penix during the draft — put in a waiver claim this week for former Patriots and Jaguars QB Nathan Rourke, who was awarded to the New York Giants, per source. pic.twitter.com/vyi7hAz9w0

Posted on X9:26 AM

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PFF

The best pick in every round from the NFL Draft, per @TampaBayTre pic.twitter.com/aq4ctfqHOG

Posted on X5/6/24 11:42 AM

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Who drafted Michael Penix Jr.?

The Atlanta Falcons head coach's attempted diversion came after more than 10 minutes of him and general manager Terry Fontenot defending their decision to draft quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at the No. 8 overall – for the third day in a row. It was Saturday. The first round was Thursday — seven Falcons picks ago.

Falcons know picking QB Michael Penix Jr. became 'the story of the draft'

Atlanta Falcons

What QB did the Falcons draft?

Despite signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal worth up to $180 million back in March, the Falcons used their No. 8 overall pick to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Make no mistake, Cousins remains the Falcons' QB1.

'Kirk Cousins is our quarterback': Falcons look at Aaron Rodgers-Jordan Love success as blueprint for Michael Penix Jr ...

Atlanta Falcons

What is the Falcons draft pick in 2024?

The Falcons selected eight players to their incoming rookie class: Michael Penix Jr., QB, No. 8 (first round) Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, No. 35 (second round) Bralen Trice, OLB, No. 74 (third round)

How national analysts grade the 2024 Falcons draft class

Atlanta Falcons

What number is Michael Penix Jr. Falcons?

One of the, if not the, biggest surprises of the 2024 NFL Draft was the Atlanta Falcons selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall. The shock came because the Falcons signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason to a four-year, $180 million deal.

Falcons defend selecting Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8, feel solid about QBs for 'next five years minimum'

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The Falcoholic

The Falcoholic

How Atlanta's 2024 draft class fits on the roster

7 days ago

By Dave Choate

The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times

Seahawks, Falcons take far different paths in pursuit of franchise QB

Apr 30

By Mike Vorel

Fox Sports Radio

The Best of The Dan Patrick Show | FOX Sports Radio

5 days ago

Northwest Georgia News

Michael Penix's OROY odds are plummeting | The Calhoun Times | northwestgeorgianews.com

Apr 29

UPI News

UPI News

Falcons wanted to trade Jets for No. 10 pick in 2024 NFL Draft, GM says

7 days ago

By Alex Butler

FOX Sports

FOX Sports

Nick Wright PI: Falcons fans and Michael Penix were robbed with No. 8 draft pick | What's Wright?

Apr 30

Falcons HC Raheem Morris compares himself and GM Terry Fontenot to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

7 days ago

Yahoo Sports

Yahoo Sports

Cousins vs. Penix is not the same as Favre vs. Rodgers vs. Love

Apr 30

By Dan Wetzel

Fox News

Fox News

Michael Penix Jr's perseverance through injuries a 'positive,' will improve any NFL roster, Rome Odunze says

Apr 25

By Ryan Gaydos

New York Post

New York Post

The QB debacle that pushed Arthur Blank into controversial Michael Penix Jr.-Kirk Cousins decision

Apr 30

By Justin Terranova

Yardbarker

Yardbarker

Falcons' Jessie Bates addresses the team's QB conundrum

7 days ago

By Zac Wassink

NBC Sports

NBC Sports

How Penix Jr., Nix, McCarthy will adjust to NFL

Apr 29

Falcons assistant GM Kyle Smith on Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr.: We feel good about the QB position for the next ...

7 days ago

By Kevin Patra

Neuheisel had eyes set on WR at No. 8 overall – DanPatrick.com

Apr 29

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Bradley's Buzz: The Falcons picked Penix. Maybe you've heard.

Apr 29

By Mark Bradley

Star Local Media

Mel Kiper Jr. Points Out 'Worst' Pick of 2024 NFL Draft

Apr 28

Bleacher Report

Daniel Jeremiah Blasts Michael Penix Jr., Cousins Comparison to Aaron Rodgers, Love

Apr 29

VikingsTerritory.com

VikingsTerritory.com

VikingsTerritory.com

Falcons Were Oh So Close to Ruining Every for the Vikings

7 days ago

By Dustin Baker

BetUS News

BetUS News

NFL Draft Headscratchers: Cousins Has Company in Atlanta QB Room

Apr 28

Atlanta News First

Post-draft outlook for the Falcons

Apr 30

sportstalkatl.com

Where do Falcons rank among best landing spots for rookie QBs?

7 days ago

By Alex Lord

Outkick

Trent Dilfer Thinks Controversial Michael Penix Pick Was 'Brilliant'

Apr 27

Daily Tribune News

How faith shaped Michael Penix Jr.'s journey to Atlanta

Apr 28

By Gabriel Burns

Sporting News

Sporting News

Kirk Cousins made into "most expensive smokescreen in NFL history"

Apr 25

By Saivion Mixson

The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-Tribune

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Penix wowed Falcons' Morris, Fontenot with sound of his passes in pre-NFL draft workout

Apr 27

By Charles Odum

Athlon Sports

Athlon Sports

Joel Klatt Names Biggest Surprise From 2024 NFL Draft

Apr 29

By Jack Springgate

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Falcons don't see quarterback controversy with Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr. on board

Apr 28

By Steve Gardner

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

The Associated Press

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks

Apr 25

Field Gulls

Field Gulls

Report: Seahawks actually didn't try to trade up for Michael Penix Jr

Apr 28

By Mookie Alexander

FantasyPros

FantasyPros

Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

Apr 29

By Pat Fitzmaurice

The 33rd Team

The 33rd Team

Raheem Morris Was Driving Force Behind Falcons Drafting Penix

7 days ago

By Ari Meirov

Falcons Take Penix at 8, Aiyuk Costly Extension, and Who Will Win ROY?

Apr 29

By Sheil Kapadia & Ben Solak

The Union-Recorder

Pound for Pound: Sorry, Falcons fans | Sports | unionrecorder.com

Apr 30

By Gil Pound

Bleacher Nation

Bleacher Nation

Bleacher Nation

The Falcons Tried Trading Up to Get Bears No. 1 Pick

Apr 25

By Luis Medina

12news.com KPNX

The Atlanta Falcons Made Picks That Shocked The World | Atlanta Football Party (Falcons)

Apr 29

Jets X-Factor

Jets X-Factor

Falcons tried to pull off stunning draft trade with NY Jets

7 days ago

By Rivka Boord

Mike Vick and Kirk Cousins Congratulate Michael Penix on Draft Selection by Falcons

Apr 26

By Rick Nyman

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Suspected Key Reason For Falcons' Controversial Draft Decision Revealed

Apr 30

The US Sun

Dan Orlovsky makes dramatic U-turn over NFL Draft pick after being left ‘unbelievably perplexed’ by Atl...

Apr 27

By Sunni Upal

Tampa Native, Michael Penix Jr, Selected 8th Overall In NFL Draft

7 days ago

11Alive.com WXIA

Atlanta Falcons Michael Penix and Raheem Morris could pioneer new path for QB development

Apr 29

Seattle Sports

Seattle Sports

Surprise No. 8 pick Michael Penix Jr. wowed Falcons before draft

Apr 28

Michael Penix Jr. could be Atlanta's next Black QB hope, or another Falcons blunder

Apr 29

By Dave Dennis

Eleven Warriors

The Weekender: The Atlanta Falcons Draft Michael Penix Jr., Iowa and Iowa State Athletes File Lawsuit Over Spo

Apr 28

The Athletic

The Athletic

What's the Falcons' plan at quarterback after the NFL Draft's most surprising pick?

Apr 29

By Josh Kendall

ESPN Southwest Florida

The Atlanta Falcons Mystery continues to baffle NFL fans.

Apr 30

By Craig Shemon

Sportskeeda

Sportskeeda

"This is not the Packer way": Ex-Green Bay VP explains the difference between Cousins-Penix Jr. and Rodgers-Love ...

Apr 27

By Cole Shelton

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