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Falcons' Ray-Ray McCloud predicts Michael Penix Jr. will conquer Atlanta history in year two
The Falcons are entering year one of Michael Penix Jr. being the full time starter. Despite only starting three games as a rookie, WR Ray-Ray McCloud believes Penix will take the all the way in year two.
Kirk Cousins felt 'misled' after Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr.
QB Kirk Cousins said in an episode of the Netflix series "Quarterback," which premiered Tuesday, that he felt "a little bit misled" when the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 draft.
Falcons key weapon makes major statement on QB1 battle between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr.
Raheem Morris still has to decide who will be the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons between Michael Penix Jr. and veteran Kirk Cousins.
Kirk Cousins calls out Falcons for ‘misleading’ him with Michael Penix Jr. pick
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins called out Atlanta for "misleading him" in 2024 with the selection of Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins Opens Up About Falcons' Surprising Move to Draft Michael Penix
Cousins was aware the Falcons might draft a quarterback, but definitely not that high. He wasn't informed about the Penix pick until a phone call by offensive coordinator Zac Robinson while Atlanta was on the clock.
Kirk Cousins Says He Felt 'Misled' by Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. Pick in 'Quarterback'
Kirk Cousins understandably wasn't thrilled when the Atlanta Falcons used a first-round selection to get Michael Penix Jr. in the 2024 NFL draft.
Kirk Cousins felt “a little bit misled” when Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr.
After the Falcons shocked the football-following world by making quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, Cousins was asked by reporters whether he might have made a different decision in free agency if he’d known about the plan to take a quarterback.
Patrick Mahomes has high praise for Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
The Atlanta Falcons are hoping their investment in quarterback Michael Penix Jr. pays off this season. The former top-10 pick appeared in five games last season (three starts), and will enter 2025 as the team's unquestioned starter ahead of Kirk Cousins.
Cam Newton has Warning for Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.
Atlanta Native and former NFL MVP Cam Newton warns Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. not to get too comfortable.
Penix Jr. opens up 'different avenue' for Falcons
Denny Carter breaks down how Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s "aggressiveness" downfield could benefit Drake London and Darnell Mooney in real life and fantasy.
Kirk Cousins reveals feelings on Falcons drafting Michael Penix Jr. on Netflix's 'Quarterback'
Netflix dropped season two of 'Quarterback', and Kirk Cousins shares feelings on Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. in the ...
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Kirk Cousins on Falcons drafting Penix: 'I had no reason to leave Minnesota'
Kirk Cousins says he felt misled when the Falcons drafted QB Michael Penix: "I had no reason to leave Minnesota" ...
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“He Was in His 13th Season”: Michael Penix Jr. Reflects on Sitting Behind Kirk Cousins for First 14 Games as a Rookie
Even before he became QB1 in Atlanta, Michael Penix Jr. was visualizing plays and simulating scenarios inside his head from ...
Kirk Cousins felt 'misled' by Michael Penix Jr. pick, may have stayed with Vikings
Kirk Cousins signed a big-money contract with the Falcons in 2024. He may not have done that, had he known Atlanta was drafting Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins felt ‘misled’ when Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr.
Kirk Cousins wishes he had the inside scoop last March. The benched Falcons quarterback revealed he felt “misled” after ...