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On YouTubeAtlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 6 minutes ago
There was another QB the Falcons really liked in the draft
The Falcons shocked the world when they selected Michael Penix Jr. in Thursday’s first round. Less than two months after signing Kirk Cousins to a $180 million free agent deal with $100 million in guarantees, Atlanta took his successor before he has even taken a snap.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Falcons GM expands on curious Michael Penix Jr. draft decision
The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / 10 minutes ago
Raheem Morris has questionable comment about Kirk Cousins job security
The Falcons continue to be the punching bag of the entire NFL. With Raheem Morris and Kirk Cousins in the fold, many fans believed the organization was back on the right track, but Thursday’s first round halted all momentum in fans’ eyes.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago
NFL insider shoots down Falcons, Michael Penix Jr. tampering theory
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hinted during the NFL Scouting Combine that at least one club such as the Falcons had contact with Kirk Cousins before the legal tampering portion of free agency got underway.
Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / 44 minutes ago
Atlanta’s quarterback dance will be a delicate one 
The Falcons want a smooth succession plan at quarterback, but everything else about Kirk Cousins-to-Michael Penix might be bumpy. I say this far too often about our favorite football team, but we are in uncharted waters here.
Kirk Cousins News / Shutdown Corner / 6 hours ago
Falcons ownership endorsed the Michael Penix Jr. pick and put Kirk Cousins on the clock. Now what?
Cousins doesn’t have a track record inside the team. Unlike Alex Smith, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers, there are no entrenched locker room soldiers behind him.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 22 hours ago
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Michael Penix, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said they graded first-round OL Graham Barton as a center but also thinks he has the versatility to play guard and tackle. “We had him [as a] center, but he can play guard,” Licht said, via BucsWire.
Washington Huskies News / Pro Football Rumors / 15 hours ago
Falcons HC Raheem Morris addresses QB situation after curious draft pick
One of the draft’s biggest surprises came on Friday night when the Falcons used their top selection on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a lucrative deal.
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Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / April 27
Why Michael Penix Jr. pick makes sense, per Ex-Falcons star
The Atlanta Falcons appeared to address their quarterback needs when they signed veteran signal caller Kirk Cousins in the offseason. That signing signaled that the Falcons had stepped up dramatically at the QB1 position and they could focus on other areas in the NFL Draft.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / 16 hours ago
2024 NFL Draft: Ranking 9 Biggest Reaches From This Year's Class
Teams got much better about not reaching during the 2024 NFL Draft, which was evident in Round 1. There weren’t very many egregious reaches — and the ones that were came at important positions such as quarterback and wide receiver.
Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / April 27
Falcons suggest Michael Penix Jr. could sit for "four or five years"
The Falcons outsmarted themselves by taking a quarterback with the eighth overall pick in the draft, just six weeks after making a nine-figure financial commitment to Kirk Cousins.
Kirk Cousins News / NFL Analysis Network / April 27
NFL Analyst Reveals Brutal Honesty For Falcons, Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons surprised many with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft, opting for Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8. This choice raised eyebrows, not only for its timing but also due to its implications for the team’s quarterback situation.
NFL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago
Four players on the hot seat because of team's recent draft selections
While Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins shouldn't worry about losing his starting role anytime soon, these four players' seats are starting to heat up.
NFL News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 26
Dumb NFL Draft Round One Picks
The dumbest picks in round one of the NFL Draft. — I don’t need to go into this much. Penix Jr. is solid although top-10 is way too high but for the Falcons to take him after paying Kirk Cousins — that makes no sense.
Washington Huskies News / Yardbarker / 1 minute ago
Kirk Cousins comments on Falcons' decision to draft QB Michael Penix Jr.
Even though they've committed to him for the next four years, the Falcons didn't consult their new franchise quarterback before picking Penix.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 26
Anonymous GM on Michael Penix Jr: 'He’s going to be a star'
It doesn’t matter where you look, every single sports show today is leading off with the Falcons’ mind-boggling decision to take Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall despite just handing Kirk Cousins $180 million less than two months ago.
Kirk Cousins News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins not looped in on Michael Penix Jr. selection
The Atlanta Falcons are trying to say all the right things about why they drafted QB Michael Penix despite having just signed Kirk Cousins to a huge free-agent contract.
Washington Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 26
Analysts perplexed by Falcons' Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins situation
The Falcons made Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick of the 2024 NFL Draft less than two months after they signed veteran Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract.
Washington Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / 34 minutes ago
Kirk Cousins reportedly left ‘shocked’ by Falcons’ draft decision
The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a stunning move in the NFL Draft on Thursday, and it’s a move that reportedly has left Kirk Cousins shocked.
Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / April 25
Kirk Cousins stunned, frustrated by Falcons’ Michael Penix pick
The Falcons shocked the world tonight when they drafted Michael Penix. After a ton of speculation about whether Atlanta would take a defender or trade back and acquire more picks, Terry Fontenot and Raheem Morris take a quarterback in their first draft together.
Atlanta Falcons News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25
Falcons make stunning pick at No. 8 in 2024 NFL Draft
The pick was not just surprising because many mock drafts didn’t have this prospect going in the top 10, but also because of who the Falcons already have at that position.
Atlanta Falcons News / NFL Analysis Network / April 25
Atlanta Falcons GM Doesn’t Hold Back About Kirk Cousins
The Atlanta Falcons solved their problem at quarterback by signing Kirk Cousins in free agency last month, and general manager Terry Fontenot is thrilled to have him aboard.
Atlanta Falcons News / Hardwood Heroics / April 24
Unnamed NBA Player Votes Kirk Cousins as His Favorite Athlete for Savage Reasons
The players have spoken and they’ve already released the winners for several categories, including the NBA’s most overrated player. But for one unnamed star, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is his favorite for the most savage of reasons.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / 14 minutes ago
No Resolution Into Eagles & Falcons Tampering Investigation This Week
Adam Schefter reports that per the NFL, the league’s review into tampering allegations against the Falcons and Eagles is ongoing and will not conclude this week.
Atlanta Falcons News / ClutchPoints / April 23
Anonymous NBA player drops harsh reason for naming Falcons’ Kirk Cousins his favorite player
When The Athletic asked anonymous NBA players to name their favorite athletes outside of the league, most of the answers were rather unsurprising, with WNBA No.
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