Days have passed since the Atlanta Falcons orchestrated a surprising maneuver in the NFL Draft. Seizing the eighth overall pick, the franchise selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr., a decision that arrived merely two weeks after securing Kirk Cousins with a lucrative deal.
Breaking down where we should expect rookies to fit in for the Falcons. Now that the draft class is complete, it’s time to start thinking in earnest about how these selections are going to fit on the 2024 roster.
The Falcons offseason has dominated storylines. From their head coaching search to Kirk Cousins’ free agency to the Bill Belichick bombshell story to drafting Michael Penix, there has been no shortage of headlines in Atlanta.
Coming into the NFL Draft, the Falcons had a few glaring holes on the roster that most expected them to fill. So, when Atlanta selected Michael Penix with their top pick, feelings of shock would be an understatement.
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Veteran acumen is quite important to help a young core grow. The Atlanta Falcons are filled with players that have not seen the postseason or have even just experienced as much wins in a season.
The Falcons made the pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. There’s no debating that when every sports talk show across the country is beginning the week with Atlanta’s selection of Michael Penix in the first round.
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.
Gauging where some media members are ranking the Atlanta Falcons post-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.
Per the wire, the Vikings signed P Seth Vernon to a contract on Tuesday. Vernon, 25, went undrafted out of Portland State back in 2022 before catching on with the Falcons.
Raheem Morris and the rest of the Falcons coaching staff are going to do the best job they possibly can at keeping the team focused on winning football games with Kirk Cousins under center.
Atlanta did neither Kirk Cousins nor Michael Penix Jr. any favors by pitting them against one another.
Few top 10 picks have sparked as much discussion as when the Atlanta Falcons selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. as the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft last week.
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 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.
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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