Fans and analysts aren't the only members of the NFL community still wondering why the Atlanta Falcons made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth pick in the draft.
The Atlanta Falcons shocked a whole lot of people when they took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick of the NFL Draft last week.
Few things can ruin the magical moment of being drafted into the NFL, but Michael Penix is already receiving his welcome to the NFL moment before he even arrives at training camp.
Atlanta’s adding young talent after the draft. The Atlanta Falcons have made the signing of 10 undrafted free agents official, bringing aboard young options to push for roster spots in the aftermath of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
Though most Falcons fans believed they squandered the 8th overall pick when they selected Michael Penix Jr., I’ve remained adamant that no prospect would’ve put them over the top as Super Bowl contenders.
Michael Penix Jr. wasn’t what anyone expected and not necessarily what many wanted when it came to the No. 8 pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Still, now that he’s there, Joel Klatt just hopes that it goes as well as it possibly can for the players and for the franchise.
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The Falcons shocked their fan base when they drafted Michael Penix in last Thursday’s first round, and at one point, it looked like it had shocked Arthur Blank.
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Monday that the team will exercise their fifth-year option rights for former first-round TE Kyle Pitts. The team announced their decision with just three days to go before the deadline.
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
There might not be a more influential athlete in Atlanta sports history than Michael Vick. The former Falcons quarterback was drafted #1 overall and quickly became a national icon for athletes everywhere.
Now that we've had a week to decompress from the NFL Draft, we can take a look at which current players' stock on the Atlanta Falcons has gone up and which has gone down due to the moves made on draft day
An exclusive Q&A with the Falcons’ new receiver Isaiah Wooden Sr. The 2024 NFL Draft is now history. In all, the Atlanta Falcons selected eight players and have since begun signing undrafted rookies.
Many Falcons fans are rationalizing the Michael Penix Jr. by referencing Zac Robinson’s track record with assessing quarterbacks. The former Rams quarterbacks coach is now taking on a bigger role in Atlanta as the offensive coordinator and comes with rave reviews from Sean McVay.
The most consequential remarks from the Kirk Cousins introductory press conference with the Falcons relate to his admissions regarding multiple apparent instances of tampering by his new team.
Ever since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. using their 8th overall pick, instead of celebrating the momentous achievement of a young quarterback,
The Atlanta Falcons picked up tight end Kyle Pitts' fifth-year option on Monday. The fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft will stay with Atlanta through at least 2025.
The Falcons shocked the entire NFL world when they drafted Michael Penix with their top pick. Most fans aren’t in love with the selection, but it isn’t about Michael Penix and has more to do with Atlanta’s process, primarily giving Kirk Cousins a $180 million free agent contract less than two months before taking Penix.
It was never a question of if, but rather when the Falcons would pick up Kyle Pitts’ fifth-year option, and Field Yates is reporting that it just happened.
The story behind the Atlanta Falcons drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. includes a Chicago Bears anecdote.
While Kyle Pitts has not yet lived up to his No. 4 overall draft slot, the Falcons have the young tight end talent now paired with a high-priced free agent quarterback (and a No. 8 overall pick at the position).
The Falcons GM doubled down on the controversial draft decision.
No team is perfect in the NFL. Some, however, are far worse than others in how they construct a team. And if you want to get a real good glimpse of just how a team is run, watch how they draft—it could reveal a lot.
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.
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