The Atlanta Falcons have been decided to proper the ship heading into the NFL offseason and knew that it began with the quarterback place and their head coach.
The Falcons made a daring transfer to signal veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, previously of the Minnesota Vikings, and changed head coach Arthur Smith with Raheem Morris, which appear to be two game-changing strikes for the franchise.
Though the Falcons appeared to be set at quarterback after signing Cousins to a four-year deal, Atlanta made an odd transfer with its first-round choose within the 2024 NFL Draft, choosing quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 general, which was questionable contemplating there have been different areas to handle.
Now, with the Falcons profitable 4 of their previous 5 video games, drafting Penix after signing Cousins is not a storyline in Atlanta, with the franchise seemingly not off course.
Nonetheless, it’s an fascinating state of affairs for the rookie, as he’s attempting to absorb information from Cousins, who has a substantial quantity of expertise and is enjoying at a excessive degree after recovering from an Achilles damage.
Penix not too long ago opened up about studying from Cousins whereas discovering the stability of when to chime in with suggestions.
“I’m nonetheless attempting to determine that out, to be sincere,” Penix stated, by way of Maria Martin of 11Alive Information. “Typically I would wish to say one thing however I’m like, ‘He’s been enjoying 13 years, he in all probability is aware of that already.’”
Superior chatting with Michael Penix at the moment.Bought to choose his mind about patiently ready within the wings and studying whereas doing it.Additionally the stability of giving Kirk suggestions and asking him questions “I am nonetheless attempting to determine that out to be sincere.” #Falcons pic.twitter.com/qOUaHi2n8M
With Cousins again to type as a dependable beginning quarterback, there’s no telling when Penix will get his probability to indicate what he can do on the NFL degree.
Nonetheless, it is a good place to be in, as he’s a part of a profitable group with playoff aspirations and might study quite a bit from an skilled quarterback who has dealt along with his fair proportion of ups and downs within the league.
