Baldinger: Falcons convinced that Michael Penix Jr. can be franchise QB like Michael Vick, Matt Ryan
The Atlanta Falcons surprised a lot of people last Thursday night by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick. The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in free agency to be the team's starting quarterback, so why did Atlanta have their eyes set on Penix? NFL Insider Brian Baldinger of the Audacy Sports Podcast “The Best Football Show” explained why the Falcons were set on selecting Penix in the first round of the NFL Draft.
