Atlanta Falcons Fail To Explain Why They Didn’t Warn Kirk Cousins Of Shocking Michael Penix Pick
by BroBible
BroBible— Kirk Cousins was not happy with the Atlanta Falcons’ decision to select Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft. At the very least, he was just as surprised as literally everybody else. Nobody expected Penix to go that high, let alone to an organization that just signed a quarterback […]
Daily Mail—Michael Penix Jr. had a 'good conversation' with Kirk Cousins after being controversially picked by the Falcons in the NFL Draft amid confusion over Atlanta adding him to QB room alongside $180m recruit. Just over a month since handing Cousins a four-year, $180million contract, the Falcons stunned both their new recruit and fans by picking Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick at this week's NFL Draft.
Daily Mail—Kirk Cousins was 'stunned' to see Falcons pick Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall at 2024 NFL Draft a month after Atlanta signed the 35-year-old QB to a four-year, $180million deal. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was 'a bit stunned' to see the team take fellow signal caller Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick of the NFL Draft, Dianna Russini.
Forbes—The Atlanta Falcons’ Cap Issues With Kirk Cousins And Michael Penix. The NFL Draft's biggest head-scratcher was the Atlanta Falcons’ selection of Michael Penix Jr.—and no one was more shocked than starting quarterback Kirk Cousins.