2024 NFL Draft: Deion Sanders blasts media, critics for 'ridiculous' analysis of QB Michael Penix Jr.

CBS Sports— Sanders believes the former Washington star isn't getting enough respect despite a possible first-round grade.

Newsweek—Atlanta Falcons Make Shocking Pick, Draft QB Michael Penix Jr. No. 8 Overall in 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons have made the biggest surprise selection of the 2024 NFL Draft.With the No. 8 overall selection, the team drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington.Penix finished second in Heisman trophy voting in 2023 behind LSU's quarterback Jayden Daniels, who was selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders.The Falcons were widely expected to take edge rusher Dallas Turner out of Alabama, however, they instead selected a quarterback despite signing Kirk Cousins to a...

Awful Announcing—Deion Sanders rails against mainstream media, draft experts over Michael Penix Jr. opinions. The mainstream media has brought a lot of coverage—and a lot of revenue—to Colorado. But despite the coverage that can sometimes be a bit over-the-top, there’s not a lot of love lost between Deion Sanders and the media. The Colorado head coach, who previously suggested some teams might leak negative information about draft prospects, recently

Newsweek—Kirk Cousins Reportedly 'Stunned' Atlanta Falcons Took QB Michael Penix Jr. in First Round of 2024 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons made the most shocking pick of the first round in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick. Since the Falcons already signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins this offseason, they were not expected to take a quarterback in the first round of this year's draft.Cousins was reportedly unaware that the Falcons were drafting Penix No. 8 overall, per NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah."I just reached out to his...