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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

ESPN

ESPN

Falcons' Morris backs Cousins - No QB controversy with Penix

Apr 27

By Marc Raimondi

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

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

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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 made eight total picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. 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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House That Hank Built

Falcons' latest draft blunder has Braves fans very thankful for Alex Anthopoulos

Apr 26

By Eric Cole

Fox Sports Radio

The Best of The Dan Patrick Show | FOX Sports Radio

5 days ago

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

Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated

No, The Saints Did Not Try To Trade Up For Michael Penix Jr.

Apr 26

By John Hendrix

FOX Sports

FOX Sports

NFL Draft betting recap: 'We got killed on Penix going in the top 10'

Apr 29

By Patrick Everson

Sports Business Journal

Sports Business Journal

Sports Business Journal

Atlanta Falcons take a gamble on first round draft pick

Apr 26

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

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Origin of 'the Green Bay model' for QBs started with Falcons trading Brett Favre

Apr 26

By D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. & Orlando Ledbetter

UW Dawg Pound

UW Dawg Pound

NFL Draft Day 1 Recap: Trio of Huskies become Pro Dawgs as Penix, Odunze go back-to-back

Apr 25

NBC Sports

NBC Sports

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

Apr 29

Yardbarker

Yardbarker

Falcons' Jessie Bates addresses the team's QB conundrum

7 days ago

By Zac Wassink

Yahoo Sports

Yahoo Sports

2024 NFL draft - Atlanta Falcons team grade

Apr 30

By Jason Fitz

VikingsTerritory.com

VikingsTerritory.com

VikingsTerritory.com

Falcons Were Oh So Close to Ruining Every for the Vikings

7 days ago

By Dustin Baker

profootballrumors.com

QB Draft Notes: Penix, Daniels, Nix, Raiders

Apr 26

Joel Klatt: Michael Penix Jr. is 'not a case of an overdrafted player'

Apr 30

By Nick Geddes

BetUS News

BetUS News

NFL Draft Headscratchers: Cousins Has Company in Atlanta QB Room

Apr 28

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

Atlanta News First

Post-draft outlook for the Falcons

Apr 30

AtoZ Sports

Former NFL GM all out roasts Atlanta Falcons for 'lack of plan' on national TV

Apr 26

By Kelsey Kramer

Bleacher Report

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

Apr 29

Seattle Sports

Seattle Sports

Why did Seattle Seahawks reportedly try to trade up for Penix?

Apr 26

By Cameron Van Til

sportstalkatl.com

Bucs GM Jason Licht on Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr.

Apr 29

By Chase Irle

The Athletic

The Athletic

Falcons, Broncos deliver most shocking picks of NFL Draft’s first round, plus Joel Embiid’s big night

Apr 26

By Chris Branch

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

Mel Kiper Names Team That Had 'Worst' 2024 NFL Draft

Apr 28

By Matt Hladik

Sporting News

Sporting News

Post-NFL Draft Stock up, Stock down for the Atlanta Falcons

Apr 30

By Saivion Mixson

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

Apr 29

By Dave Dennis

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

Apr 29

By Sheil Kapadia & Ben Solak

Awful Announcing

Awful Announcing

Awful Announcing

Nick Wright: Falcons prioritizing not ‘being awful’ over Super Bowl

Apr 29

By Sam Neumann

Field Gulls

Field Gulls

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

Apr 28

By Mookie Alexander

Jets X-Factor

Jets X-Factor

Falcons tried to pull off stunning draft trade with NY Jets

7 days ago

By Rivka Boord

Richard Sherman blasts the Falcons for drafting Michael Penix Jr.

7 days ago

By Tim Weaver

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

7 days ago

NBC News

NBC News

The Falcons spent $180 million on Kirk Cousins — then didn't tell him they're drafting a quarterback

Apr 26

By minyvonne burke

The 33rd Team

The 33rd Team

Raheem Morris Was Driving Force Behind Falcons Drafting Penix

7 days ago

By Ari Meirov

ESPN Southwest Florida

The Atlanta Falcons Mystery continues to baffle NFL fans.

Apr 30

By Craig Shemon

ClutchPoints

ClutchPoints

Why Michael Penix Jr. pick makes sense, per Ex-Falcons star

Apr 27

By Steve Silverman

Atlanta Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick – WABE

Apr 26

Penix hears from Cousins, Vick after landing with Falcons

Apr 26

By Charles Odum

The Daily Herald

Shocker: UW QB Penix selected eighth overall in NFL draft | HeraldNet.com

Apr 26

Michael Penix Jr. Says He And Kirk Cousins Had A 'Very Good Conversation' After Surprise Draft Move To Atlanta ...

Apr 29

Bleacher Nation

Bleacher Nation

Bleacher Nation

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

Apr 25

By Luis Medina

Defector

Defector

It Usually Takes A Little Longer Than This To Realize You Don't Want Kirk Cousins

Apr 26

By Tom Ley

Chattanooga Times Free Press

Whatever you think of Falcons’ draft, it’s up to Kirk Cousins to make it work

Apr 30

By Ken Sugiura

Sportskeeda

Sportskeeda

Insider notes on NFL Draft 2024 Day 2: Why Falcons swooped for Michael Penix Jr. and Bills' plans at WR

Apr 26

By Tony Pauline

Fox News

Fox News

Falcons' Kyle Pitts reacts to shocking Michael Penix Jr pick in real time: 'I like this one'

Apr 26

Pro Football Network

Pro Football Network

Pro Football Network

Dan Orlovsky on Falcons' Shocking Selection of Michael Penix Jr. -- 'Not Only Do I Love the Pick, I Totally Understand It'

Apr 26

By Jillian Nachtigal

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