Many expected the preseason to be a showcase for Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., especially given the rookie isn’t expected to see the field during the regular season. Penix is viewed as NFL-ready at 24. But with Kirk Cousins ahead of him on the depth chart in Atlanta, the preseason could have been the time […]
Falcons sit Michael Penix Jr, show minimal flashes in preseason loss to Balimore Ravens
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris was emphatic last week on his disdain for the preseason after their preseason-opening loss against the Miami Dolphins. He brought those sentiments into the next week, making the surprising decision to sit rookie Michael Penix Jr. and decided to proceed with more caution against the Baltimore Ravens. Atlanta has […]
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. didn't impress Dolphins in review after debut
For the 2024 season, the keyword is dynamic. The NFL introduced the Dynamic Kickoff to ensure that people kept their eye on the special teams aspect of the game. Six quarterbacks and a record 14 straight offensive players were selected at the top of this year’s draft, giving those bottom-tier teams a dynamic piece to […]
Michael Penix Jr. shows off explosive arm with big gain
This year’s preseason are the only three chances that Atlanta Falcons fans will see of eighth overall pick Michael Penix Jr. barring something catastrophic in the 2024 season. So, what does the former Heisman finalist do? He shows off the explosive arm that made general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris swoon. Penix […]
Michael Penix Jr. courts five-star recruits for Alabama's Kalen DeBoer
A Heisman Trophy finalist and No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft visited Tuscaloosa during Alabama’s recruiting weekend. Yet this stud quarterback didn’t play for the Crimson Tide. It was Michael Penix Jr., who of course played for Kalen DeBoer at Washington where Penix Jr. led the Huskies to the College Football Playoff […]