GWINN: The Falcons Selection of Michael Penix Jr. Is the Worst Draft Pick of All-Time
by Breitbart
Breitbart— The Falcons selection of Michael Penix Jr. is the most nonsensical and bewildering draft day decision in the history of the NFL Draft.
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...
New York Post—Kirk Cousins blindsided by Falcons picking Michael Penix Jr. in NFL draft. The reports are in and they are not good.
FOX News—Falcons select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in draft stunner after signing Kirk Cousins. The Atlanta Falcons shook things up. The Falcons, who signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year deal earlier this offseason, selected Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the draft's first stunner Thursday night. Cousins is 35 years old and coming off an Achilles tear, so maybe this is a security blanket. But Cousins did sign for $180 million with $100 million guaranteed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It's a stunner considering just about every expert had Penix as the fifth...