As training camp nears, here's a look at the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback room.
are now entering their final week of summer break before returning to IBM Performance Field on July 24, a voyage they'll make with assurance under center for the first time in three years.
Elsewhere in the room, the Falcons chose to retain backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who was a potential cap casualty in free agency, and signed former Illinois passer John Paddock to an undrafted rookie deal.is previewing each position group. Here's what to know about the Falcons' revamped quarterback room entering the new season.
Thus, it's probable the Falcons carry both Heinicke and Penix. Morris noted this spring he believes Heinicke is an elite backup, and putting Penix in position to play early isn't necessarily Atlanta's plan. Between age and injury recover, there's heightened focus on Cousins's health and, in turn, more significance on Atlanta's backup. Who the team ultimately chooses between Heinicke and Penix may prove crucial, though hardly indicative of Penix's long-term future.Few thought anything of Paddock when he signed post-draft, but he made a quick impression on Falcons quarterback coach T.J.
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