This preseason might mean more to Michael Penix Jr. than any other 2024 first-round pick. On Friday, he took advantage of his first opportunity.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — When the Falcons won the coin toss Friday night, head coach Raheem Morris had his players elect to receive the ball. He could have pointed to wanting to test out the new kickoff rules, but he made clear why he put his offense on the field first. 'You know, really, I was just excited to see Michael, just being honest,' Morris said. Michael, of course, is rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the team's first-round pick from Washington.
'Of course, there's times you tell him, you know, 'Take a deep breath. It's all good.' But other than that, he's going to be a guy.' Penix's last drive ended with a punt, but he played well, finishing 9-for-16 for 104 yards. His performance was even more impressive considering the other Falcons quarterbacks — Taylor Heinicke and Nathan Rourke — went a combined 7-for-24 for 48 yards. NFL teams are generally sitting their best players this weekend.
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