Atlanta had no succession plan after Ryan left, and with Penix available, it wasn't going to make that mistake again.
Dan Orlovsky, Mike Tannenbaum and Dan Graziano debate whether it was a smart move for the Falcons to draft Michael Penix Jr. after signing Kirk Cousins. From 2008 to 2021, the Falcons could write in pen who would be starting under center: Matt Ryan. He became arguably the best player in franchise history, took the team to Super Bowl LI and was the Most Valuable Player in 2016.
While the Falcons have been criticized for burning their No. 8 pick on a position it recently filled, team brass is looking at it more like it has the position sewn up for the foreseeable future.led Atlanta to a 7-10 record last season and caused team owner Arthur Blank to tab the team's quarterback play as"deficient."
Drafting Penix rather than an impact player who could help in 2024 surprised Cousins, who was informed about the selection when the team was on the clock. His agent, Mike McCartney, told ESPN's Pete Thamel there was frustration and confusion coming from Cousins' camp, though McCartney said Cousins understands the business of football and was ready to move on. Cousins called Penix later Thursday night and the two had a"very good conversation," Penix said Friday.
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