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Schefter: Falcons HC 'Truly Loved' Michael Penix Jr. Despite Kirk Cousins Contract
Appearing on SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt (starts at 1:40 mark), ESPN's Adam Schefter said Falcons head coach Raheem Morris "truly loved the prospect" Penix was. Among the many reasons the Falcons' decision caught everyone off guard is because they signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract in free agency on March 13.
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Atlanta Draft Picks
Michael
Penix Jr.
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- Draft Grade: F
- Pre-Draft Rank: 70
- School: Washington
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 213
Expert Commentary
First F of the day! What is going on in Atlanta? This pick makes absolutely no sense. The Falcons signed Kirk Cousins and are now drafting a six-year college starter to sit behind him for two years? What sense does that make? Penix isn't the cleanest prospect and he has injury concerns. We'll find out what this looks like when he sees the field in 2026 or 2027.
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NFC South Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | |
| 2 | 15 | 0 | .118 |
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- - Clinched Division
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