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

Apr 26

By minyvonne burke

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

6 days ago

By Terrin Waack

ESPN

ESPN

Falcons learned from Matt Ryan in drafting Michael Penix

Apr 30

By Marc Raimondi

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

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2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks

Apr 25

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

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Passing grade under pressure, 2024 drafted QBs: 1. Bo Nix - 86.2 2. Michael Penix Jr - 65.1 www.pff.com/news/nfl-bo-nix-2024-nfl-draft-denver-broncos

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Round 3: ??? Round 4: Javon Baker, NE Round 5: ??? Best Pick of Every Round from the 2024 NFL Draft⬇️ www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-the-best-pick-of-every-round

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Best QB Pick: Drake Maye, NE Best Day 3 Pick: Troy Franklin, DEN PFF’s 2024 NFL Draft Superlatives⬇️ www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-superlatives-best-day-3-pick-best-fit

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sportstalkatl.com

There was another QB the Falcons really liked in the draft

Apr 29

By Alex Lord

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Falcons Were Oh So Close to Ruining Every for the Vikings

6 days ago

By Dustin Baker

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

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The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Poll and opinion varied on Falcons first-round draft decision

Apr 29

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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 Seattle Times

The Seattle Times

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

Apr 30

By Mike Vorel

The Falcoholic

The Falcoholic

How Atlanta's 2024 draft class fits on the roster

6 days ago

By Dave Choate

UPI News

UPI News

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

6 days ago

By Alex Butler

Yahoo Sports

Yahoo Sports

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

Apr 30

By Dan Wetzel

NBC Sports

NBC Sports

Jessie Bates on Michael Penix selection: As a leader, I have to say, "This is the vision"

6 days ago

By Myles Simmons

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

6 days ago

By Kevin Patra

Fox Sports Radio

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4 days ago

FOX Sports

FOX Sports

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

Apr 29

By Patrick Everson

Atlanta News First

Post-draft outlook for the Falcons

Apr 30

Fox News

Fox News

Falcons coach Raheem Morris compares himself to Taylor Swift after NFL Draft pick scrutiny

Apr 29

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Bradley's Buzz: A few words in defense of what the Falcons just did

Apr 26

By Mark Bradley

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

Apr 29

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

Richard Sherman blasts the Falcons for drafting Michael Penix Jr.

6 days ago

By Tim Weaver

Sporting News

Sporting News

Falcons tried trading up for Laiatu Latu before Colts drafted him

Apr 29

By Kevin Hickey

Yardbarker

Yardbarker

Falcons' Jessie Bates addresses the team's QB conundrum

6 days ago

By Zac Wassink

Bleacher Report

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

Apr 29

sportstalkatl.com

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

6 days ago

By Alex Lord

Awful Announcing

Awful Announcing

Awful Announcing

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

Apr 29

By Sam Neumann

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

Apr 30

By Nick Geddes

12news.com KPNX

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

Apr 29

New York Post

New York Post

Jets' draft room video shows Falcons wanted to make another stunning move after drafting Michael Penix

6 days ago

By Matt Ehalt

NFL Trade Rumors

NFL Trade Rumors

NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix Jr., Falcons, Panthers, Saints -

6 days ago

By Wyatt Grindley

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Suspected Key Reason For Falcons' Controversial Draft Decision Revealed

Apr 30

Field Gulls

Field Gulls

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

Apr 28

By Mookie Alexander

Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated

Atlanta Falcons 'Feel Really Good' about QB Michael Penix Jr.'s Age, Injuries

Apr 30

By Daniel Flick

The 33rd Team

The 33rd Team

Raheem Morris Was Driving Force Behind Falcons Drafting Penix

6 days ago

By Ari Meirov

Bleacher Nation

Bleacher Nation

Bleacher Nation

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

Apr 25

By Luis Medina

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

Apr 29

By Dave Dennis

The Athletic

The Athletic

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

Apr 29

By Josh Kendall

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

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

Jets X-Factor

Jets X-Factor

Falcons tried to pull off stunning draft trade with NY Jets

6 days ago

By Rivka Boord

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

6 days ago

ESPN Southwest Florida

The Atlanta Falcons Mystery continues to baffle NFL fans.

Apr 30

By Craig Shemon

ABC News

Falcons' Morris backs Cousins: No QB controversy with Penix

Apr 27

Audacy

Audacy

Baldinger: Falcons convinced that Michael Penix Jr. can be franchise QB like Michael Vick, Matt Ryan

6 days ago

By Ryan Gilbert

The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe

The Boston Globe

Sunday Football Notes: Why did the Falcons draft Michael Penix when they had Kirk Cousins?

Apr 27

By Ben Volin

Outkick

Jay Gruden: Falcons Picking Michael Penix Pick Was 'Odd' After Kirk Cousins Signing

Apr 29

By Dan Zaksheske

Falcons' Controversial NFL Draft Move: Why Take Michael Penix?

6 days ago

AtoZ Sports

Atlanta Falcons' 2024 NFL Draft class and their best quotes

6 days ago

By Kelsey Kramer

6 Atlanta Falcons facing an uncertain future after NFL Draft

6 days ago

By Nick Halden

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

Star Local Media

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

Apr 28

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