Falcons draft Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall: Surprising after ATL signed Cousins? | NFL | UNDISPUTED

Skip Bayless, Michael Irvin and Keyshawn Johnson react to the 2024 NFL Draft including the Atlanta Falcons selection of Washington Huskies QB Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall. The acquisition comes on the heels of the Falcons signing Kirk Cousins to a 4-year deal this offseason. Skip, Playmaker and Keyshawn break it down.
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Falcons draft Michael Penix Jr. 8th overall: Surprising after ATL signed Cousins? | NFL | UNDISPUTED
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[@hump2324]

Kirk's contract has NO GUARANTEES after the second year... 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@sythlordzeek]

There’s channels that have your video released before you guys release them , not sure wats going on but maby you guys are already working on it . Just wanted to let you guys know wats up

[@CourtneyMiller-ui8xp]

Everybody is making a big deal about the pick its a great pick what if Kirk Cousins get hurt on the first play like Aaron Roggers did the u have your guy😳😳😳😳😳😳duh

[@t1202j]

Penix is fine . Paying 36 year old cousins is the problem .

[@user-ec7ex4nr5r]

@hump2324 oh yes he does he's gaureenteed not to go to the superbowl .

[@BeeRand1984]

The Falcons knew they were one backup QB away from a superbowl

[@creepycrespi8180]

Yep, that's why they were drafting #8.

[@mr.macias3878]

😂

[@MrTWhit]

Lol😂

[@alexandrom8494]

I dont think they will make it

[@charlestwitchell4634]

As funny as that joke is…I actually think it’s true. Penix jr. is Super Bowl material.

[@pacificbeatz5440]

“Its a great pick, just to make you feel better” Key Crazy😂

[@alfredomitchell3748]

still not beating saints beat you again atalnta

[@blickpantheraj9029]

⁠@@alfredomitchell3748with Derek Carr? Hard sell

[@zeroo7359]

as soon as i read this comment he said it LMAO

[@zeonacepilot3420]

@@alfredomitchell3748 saint fans really think they are a real team rofl

[@sterlzz30]

Y’all understand Cousins contract is only guaranteed for 2 years right? Even Mahomes sat for a year.

[@B.Piercesports]

But gave him 100 guaranteed

[@sterlzz30]

They have a ton of young talent on offense so they’re good. $100 mil to win the Division the next 2 seasons

[@B.Piercesports]

@sterlzz30 how much you wanna bet

[@henryp5165]

@@B.Piercesports Penix isn't Mahomes

[@B.Piercesports]

@@henryp5165 whut?

[@Garcea_linking]

As a Green Bay Packers fan developing a quarterback over a couple of years is not the worst idea ..good pick in my opinion.

[@raycashmilwaukee]

They followed our plan EXACTLY. This is what you are supposed to do.

[@MajorBorris]

Completely different situations. Green Bay was a good team when they drafted love and they hadn't just signed Rogers to a big contract. So now you have Kirk on a dud contract and an old rookie with a dog defense.

[@UTFT777]

@@MajorBorrisRussell Wilson was an old rookie too 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@user-ec7ex4nr5r]

@@MajorBorris um no it's not different you're taking it out of context . In the context of developing a qb for a few years it is spot on. If one has eyes cousins is a stay in the pocket qb. Watch peniz tapes so is he but witha better arm. Cousins is the perfect teacher for penix as love plays like rodger with similar movements and throwing motions . I know you hate how intelligent football wise packers fans are but hey get over it.

[@candaceh16]

@@raycashmilwaukeewith a developmental prospect. Not a ready made player who likely won't start until 26. Love was much younger with a much better injury history

[@wandameadows5736]

Falcons passed on the one of the greatest NFL Coaches to sign a Coach with a losing record & then signed a 35 year old QB & then used there number 8 pick on a QB that won't play for 3-4 years & the Falcons wont even know if Penix is the answer until 2027-28.

[@LovelyRobotFigurine-lr5pu]

Yes the ignorance level is unbelievable on this one , will be historic for all the wrong reasons as usual worst draft pick in history as far as #8 to say they reached is an understatement and refused to add a quality player to help the team decided to pass on a 1st rounder the only way he helps the team is obviously kirk is injured could hv grabbed any qb as a safety blanket what a joke Fontenot and the draft team are

[@bigtrucktrapstar9789]

72 year old coach 35 year old QB coming off Achilles injury. Yeah thats a crazy decision to hire a younger coach and draft a young QB.

[@majestyzx9081]

Bill Belichick one of the worst NFL coaches ever without Tom Brady.

[@micahturner6975]

@@bigtrucktrapstar9789 yes, it is a crazy decision after you give him a 180 MILLION DOLLAR contract........should have built the team around Kirk for now to win now. To make the argument that they dont have as much faith in Cousins is super dumb because of the amount they just paid him....

[@gmgmargala6882]

Drafting penix wasn’t bad it just didn’t make sense after signing a QB for 4 years.

[@FattyAcids69]

kirk is a 35 year old qb coming off achilles surgery. And remember, first 2 years of his contract are guaranteed and falcons can cut bait after that and wont have too much dead cap money.

[@TheTroyTate]

He won’t last 4 years there

[@itsgl00my88]

2 years guaranteed*

[@eddierivers3250]

⁠@@itsgl00my88for a 180 is actually worse

[@reannagordon]

Because Penix will be the qb for Raheem’s tenure and someone they want for as long as they had Matt Ryan, 14 years.

[@lucristianx]

Draft a 23 year old QB with two major injuries in his health history. While paying 180M With guarantees coming off an ACL. You don’t get to maximize the benefit of a rookie contract because of guarantees. 500 IQ Arthur Blank.

[@brandondesean]

Really 4 major injuries. Torn the same ACL twice and hurt both shoulders in two different seasons

[@lucristianx]

@@brandondesean even worse. I think Penix can be great but head scratcher for Atlanta.

[@MikeCalloway]

False. Even with Kirk dead cap, it’ll still be cheaper than starting QB money. Be factual

[@lucristianx]

@@MikeCalloway no it’s not. It’s 100M guaranteed.

[@MrTerrell966]

@@lucristianx 45-50 mill a year is the norm for good starting QB's

[@RichBandzMf]

The only reason it’s a confusing move is because of all the money they’re giving Kirk. But besides that, it’s a good pick

[@FattyAcids69]

Yep, I can understand why people are a little upset, but if Penix works out and becomes a star qb, then its a great pick. Letting a qb sit back and learn is the best way to do it

[@tuckerbamberg7647]

I don’t think anyone disagrees with that. I actually really like Penix. As a patriots fan, I had hoped they traded back, acquired more picks, and taken Penix… That being said, you just gave Cousins 180M, 100 guaranteed. Even if you cut him after two seasons, the cap hit will be significant. I’m sorry, but this was a wildly irresponsible pick lol. There just was no need for it. If you wanted to draft a qb top ten, why get cousins? Why not sign a one year bridge guy? It’s just waaaay too much money for a qb you’re now looking to throw away

[@beasley10]

@@tuckerbamberg7647no in the thrid year ,we only owe him 10 mill so it’s not a that bad of contract

[@nasrichards]

People said the same about hurts, people said it about Aaron Rodgers .. they said it about mahomes

[@creepycrespi8180]

ATL didn't have any other needs?

[@myronaskew6921]

It's a good way...not always the best!! ...but in the Falcons case, it's not a problem. Cousins is aging...Penix will be a good one!!

[@jamesvancourt3877]

This was a very smart awesome move by the Atlanta Falcons in my personal opinion and this is coming from a Saints fan that wishes we were in the same QB situation that you all have now! The HECK WITH ANYONE AGAINST THIS MASTERFUL MOVE!! In todays NFL this is whats needed in order to find and be successful at the QB position PERIOD!!

[@RoyalHabsburg]

Waste of money by signing Cousins, that’s why the GM and owner are idiots

[@nobodyman1688]

Didn’t you just draft Rattler?? He will be a good one once he gets developed up.

[@stebo5562]

@@RoyalHabsburg Free agent quarterbacks cost. That’s the nature of the business. Only guaranteed for 2 years. Also, almost every backup quarterback played last season

[@RoyalHabsburg]

@@stebo5562 Penix is a starter. A starter now, not 2 years from now. QB taken in top 10 starts. That’s why it’s a dumb pick. Their defense is terrible, should have taken best defensive player at that spot.

[@stebo5562]

@@RoyalHabsburg maybe thats why so many top 10 QBs dont work out

[@Humphking]

I keep telling people Justin Fields cannot throw like Penix Jr., Fields have a cannon, but he's not accurate down field, Penix Jr. is the best thrower with accuracy down field since Matthew Stafford

[@unc54]

The problem is less the pick and more the team. If the Vikings had taken Penix people would have applauded it but it didn't make sense for the Falcons.

[@kingDrAgOnZoRdS]

He also doesn't move like Stafford

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

In all honesty, Penix's arm compared to Fields' arm is like comparing gold to poop. MUCH better off with Penix than Fields. All the Fields-to-the-Falcons hype was created by dumb UGA fans.

[@redryder249]

Your a clown for that comment penix is not on Stafford level in any way and penix is made of glass

[@EricA-kl7by]

Penix is not as accurate as you all think. You let that 72% college season blind you. He does have a strong arm though. But his IQ is not like Maholms and he certainly isn't coached by Reid. Maybe sitting a couple years will help him but make no mistake the guy is not a plug n play NFL QB.

[@gigglefairies]

I'm not crazy about the pick, but I think people are forgetting that Atlanta tampered pretty bad to get Cousins over there and they're definitely losing at least one first round pick because of it. They're taking Penix because they don't think they will have a top 30 pick for a couple of years and they need to have a 2-3 year plan behind Cousins because of his age

[@nasrichards]

They will also be able to under pay him when he finally gets to be the starter .

[@unc54]

Still doesn't make sense to draft a QB right after you go win-now with Cousins. If they really wanted a developmental guy they should have taken someone like Joe Milton Day 3. Top 10 pick on QB in this situation is only worth it if the guy has game-breaking potential. Like if Drake Maye had been there at 8 I'd get it, but Michael Penix?

[@nigelfrasier2253]

​@unc54 and this is why u typing about the draft on KZbin n not making picks for the Falcons 😂

[@danielochoa3424]

@@unc54Yes. Michael Penix. You’re gonna feel dumb when you see how good this guy is in a couple years. Jordan love sat for 2 years and hit the scene running. Michael Penix could probably even play now but the fact that he gets to sit is gonna make him that much more elite.

[@devinberry4472]

Penix is 24 years old, that makes even less sense if the plan is for him to sit 2-3 years. You think a "rookie" should be starting for the first time at 26-27 years old?? Do you understand how insane that is?

[@Marsonis2ya]

It takes Keyshawn 15 minutes to make a 15 sec point....

[@jamalford3280]

Kirk kind of gets to see what RGIII felt after Washington drafted him 😂 I’m sure RGIII was confused too

[@fatboyslim3934]

😂😂facts😂😂

[@techwood16]

Good point 😂

[@speed777king6]

They drafted him to be a backup in the 4th round not 8th overall

[@StNixdaIV]

I thought this same thing

[@josephtripple2735]

He actually is the best qb in this draft

[@laurietongish7941]

Yep go watch the USC game. He outplayed Caleb. In fact he outplayed Caleb the last two years in the rain and wind of the PNW.

[@MrGregiry]

I think so too

[@kingDrAgOnZoRdS]

Yeah a deep ball merchant who can't extend plays or check the ball down is the best qb, not to mention he had to elite 50/50 wr and a elite oline 😂

[@AnthonyJ504]

Also by far the most injury prone. Two ACL injuries and two shoulder injuries. Out of 5 seasons in college he had 3 season ending injuries.

[@laurietongish7941]

@@AnthonyJ504 Those injuries were at Indiana where his line was not good. His shoulder injury must have been to his non throwing shoulder because the ball flies off his hand and his leg surgeries must have went well because he ran 4.46 at his pro day and said he should have been 4.4.

[@eagles4eva05]

My mans was lighting up college football going all the way to national title game how was he not top 3 in the draft

[@orochimaru3950]

Tim Tebow wasn't. Better resume

[@MrTerrell966]

@@orochimaru3950 Tebow cant throw..lmao

[@DeportillegalAliens]

He played in pack 12

[@JohnDoe-qu7gm]

Penix….an outstanding resume of bilateral ACL tears and bilateral shoulder separations

[@ya_pal_big_al9184]

As a Falcons fan, I liked the move initially. Once I saw the run on QBs, I really understood. I wanted Dallas Turner at 8. & to trade back into the 1st for Mike Penix. He wouldnt have been there now in retrospect. For all the reasons Mike & Key said. Let him sit. Learn. Heal up. They'll get there defense together in the later rds. It was a good pick. Penix is a flat out BALLER!Can throw to every part of the field. Throw it 60+ flat foot. A leader. In 2 yrs(or less), he'll be our franchise guy

[@tuckerbamberg7647]

So why give Cousins almost 200 million dollars? Why not sign a bridge QB instead of giving one of the richest contracts in NFL history to a guy you obviously don’t care much about? Not only that, but how do you think the locker room, specifically Cousins, is going to handle this?

[@thefitgurutv]

@@tuckerbamberg764750 million a year is the going rate for QB1 play. It’s 100 million in guaranteed. The team can walk away in 2 years while in the mean time honoring the development of their former 1st rounders (Robinson and Pitts). It’s a brilliant move.

[@mustbemeech]

Raiders would have took him they forced y’all hand

[@chuckleezodiac24]

@@thefitgurutv lol.

[@buddhavaro]

he would probably been there early 2nd round

[@Good2bking]

Bro I don’t understand how ppl think this is a bad pick. Cousin is 36 he got about 2 yrs left , and ATL probably won’t be picking this high again for a while. To me penix was the second best qb in this draft. He def wasn’t gonna be available in the 2nd round

[@devinberry4472]

Taking a QB in general isn't the worst option in the world but they took a 24 year old QB, so the longer he sits the older he will be before he even gets to start a game. Typically the older the QB is when they first play an NFL snap the harder of a time they will have of adapting to the league

[@BishopStars]

They're going to be finishing bottom 10 every year for the foreseeable future.

[@devinberry4472]

@@thisuserisunavailable6012 That is the case, "in his 20's" is not young by NFL standards, the overwhelming amount of QB's are retired by 30-32 years old. Early 20's is one thing, mid to late 20's is a whole other ballpark

[@1kaykili675]

@@devinberry4472Jordan love was 25 last year his first year starting.. it’s okay lol

[@kingtgordon6381]

I’m an Atlanta fan and native. We’re not mad about that pick, we’re mad they gave Kirk all dat money when he’s not proven himself in 12 years. And we could have gotten Justin fields for a lot cheaper and then draft this kid Penix jr

[@KevinNoonkester-qq4ys]

Skip says he doesn’t like Cousins cause his playoff record but he loves Lamar. Makes no sense

[@johng9675]

White guilt

[@madewavy]

Lamar is box office. Cousins a check down merchant

[@KevinNoonkester-qq4ys]

@@madewavybox office at shitting the bed in the playoffs

[@DeportillegalAliens]

Kirk is better than lafraud...if lafraud doesn't have number 1 defense you will see how sorry he is

[@johng9675]

@@madewavy so Jefferson is box office but his QB stinks?

[@Catchmyfadecuhs99]

Im not tripping on the pick im tripping on the fact we spent that much for a mentor

[@raycashmilwaukee]

It will be worth it ,trust me. You guys will be set if you keep this plan going. Good luck from a Packer fan,we know....

[@MikeCalloway]

You mean Arthur Blank is spending that much lol

[@MrTerrell966]

Cousins is more than a mentor.. Geez

[@Dixon_Cider407]

He’s better than a mentor. He’s a solid B quarterback in a league that’s starved for talent at the position. Falcons needed to overpay for him and smartly did for only 2 years to make room for his replacement

[@jamarworthy4065]

Cousin will be competitive for us

[@y2j13]

Did he just say the Falcons haven't had a qb since 2016? Matt ryan was single handedly the reason they had wins until he left

[@Cpodish]

Move was smart! Goes to show the arm chair GMs in the world

[@mattburke5491]

Cool story casual

[@Blacattacsquadron]

​@@mattburke5491right. Blank made that pick! And wasn't playing about it either!

[@mattburke5491]

@@Blacattacsquadron yeah and other was a stupid pick. Could have easily traded down for some picks and still gotten penix who was mocked in the third round.

[@laurietongish7941]

​@@mattburke5491I thought that too but he was never lasting past the first round in retrospect.

[@mattburke5491]

@@laurietongish7941 8th was a reach. Easily

[@trobinson1016]

Being honest. This is the best way to build a QB.

[@DeportillegalAliens]

Best way not to win championships...pick a path And build around that qb

[@trobinson1016]

@DeportillegalAliens 🤦🏿 Cousins is no one's answer. You need to build a quality QB and the boy has it.

[@marcuslove5842]

I’m a tru Falcons fan. We want the best for Kirk. But we need a top back up Quarterback for the future. We didn’t have one. Good pick, go Falcons

[@RobRuffMusic]

Perfect situation for the Falcons... Sit Phenix behind a solid verteran and let him learn. Cousins is old hes not gonna be playing for much longer. Great backup plan.

[@sabishiihito]

Atlanta was most definitely not hurting at QB after 2016. Ryan matched his MVP numbers in 2018, and he was consistently in top 10 passing stats. The problem was mainly coaching (remember the onside kick debacle vs Dallas??) and defense (all the comebacks allowed).

[@FattyAcids69]

wow, I burned that onside kick bs out of my memory. Thanks for reminding me :(

[@cbcbrown88]

Anyone who thinks this was a bad move doesn't know ball. Cousins is 36 and hasn't played a single NFL down since his injury. Cousins is a stop gap, my Falcons still have to think about the future and Cousins isn't our future.

[@captainjoeking4232]

Shut up u casual

[@B.Piercesports]

He 34

[@mr.potatohead6370]

Stop gap guys shouldn’t run you $100M guaranteed. You could have stuck with Heinecke, drafted Penix, and use the cap space for a defensive end.

[@DeAngeloYoung6]

facts bro! love the pick

[@Mblk_45]

It was bad..look at how much money they paid cousins..they could’ve used that money for something else

[@raycashmilwaukee]

Falcons made a Packers move. Have a vet at QB, get a young QB, pay both and let the young draft pick learn while the vet is under contract. Very smart....

[@DeportillegalAliens]

Ok, but Packers maybe could of won another Superbowl if they didn't waist a puck I a win now league...you only draft for now period

[@Zappy1210]

Flacons : "Alexa, draft a cornerback." Alexa : "Okay, drafting a quarterback" Falcons : NOOO!!!!!!!

[@mustafaallah7052]

Protect Micheal Irvin at all cost 💯😂Keyshawn too💯

[@QuizGeorge]

Good to see Pros that know o what they are talking about.

[@justinrakestraw4142]

*know

[@QuizGeorge]

@@justinrakestraw4142 you so smart. Congrats

[@MMA_MINDS]

Kirk cousins is 36 this year coming off a season ending Achilles injury, his contract we signed him to is perfect for this Penix pick. Most of Kirk’s money is in the first 2 years of his contract lol, we could cut him in 2026 before June 1, and save 32.5 million against the cap. Also Penix is going to sit behind a very good quarterback for at least one year, (pending injury) and learn and develop. Look how Jordan love turned out. This is a great move by the falcons. A lot of people don’t comprehend how drafting works, or contracts. Kirk cousins gives us a “win now” situation, while Penix is our potential QB of the future. Great pick by the falcons. Absolutely. Kirk’s contract makes complete sense for this too. The falcons are thinking ahead. Very smart pick. People who don’t understand just don’t understand the long run mindset, or how drafting works. KIRK IS 36 this year bruh lol. 😭😭 like this is a great pick.

[@charleskavoukjian3441]

As a Vikings fans, if he learns from kirk y’all will never get further than 1 and done in the playoffs.

[@MG-ge5ii]

No it’s not. Lamooo. Y’all acting like Penix doesn’t have a career filled with season ending injuries. Aka…Mr Glass 💀

[@lindaleg3659]

You could of traded down and still got him. Projected 2nd rounder.

[@sabishiihito]

Also I forgot how brutal the NFC South was at times. Tampa Bay went 10-6 in 2010 and they were only 3rd in the division behind Atlanta (13-3) and New Orleans (11-5) and missed the postseason!

[@jo0123]

Injury history and the QB controversy they created with Cousins makes it not worth it.

[@GoatedAtNFS]

Tua Tagovalioa had an injury history, still drafted. Lamar Jackson had an injury history. still drafted. Anthony Richardson had an injury history. still drafted. Guess what? Michael Penix is no different. he had an injury history, he got drafted, and he’ll be great in the NFL. he hasn’t been injured in the last 2 years.

[@XXMetallica88XX]

Great? Lmao

[@Yoyo42069]

And? How does this make logical sense after paying Kirk 100 mil for 2 years guaranteed

[@GoatedAtNFS]

@@Yoyo42069 if you look into the contract it’s realistically a one year deal. not three

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

Lamar didn’t have an injury history and neither did Anthony Richardson

[@flycast4224]

Did Miami, or Indy pay 100mil for 2 years 3 months before they drafted them? Lamar went #30 …not the same thing

[@user-lt1fx2he5s]

If they were going to draft a quarterback in the first round why even sign Kirk Cousins to all of that money?

[@cam0x195]

Competition

[@deucetre6273]

Growth maybe Pennix was always first choice maybe they didn’t think he would still be there

[@deucetre6273]

One injury can change everything

[@djbabyslimm6991]

I know right. Falcons might as well got Justin fields for a lower price and a revived the fan base. So we waisted $50 million dollar against the cap for a quarterback that will be gone in two years 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cam0x195]

@@djbabyslimm6991 they looking long term man... Just how professional sports are now

[@anthonybaked]

Finally this feels like a show

[@ZTK05]

At first I was confused by the pick but the more I think about it, it's a smart move by Atlanta. Kirk is coming off an injury and we don't know what he will look like. Plus his prime time collapses mean ATL might need a back up plan.

[@sdavis3217]

Great move man let cousins know you are out started and Penix know you are the future

[@scottcooper444]

Did he just say there were NO defensive game-changers at 8 in this year’s draft, WHEN no defensive players had even been drafted yet??? So basically he’s saying there’s no defensive game-changers in the draft…..

[@titus9165]

#8 is just too high of an investment for 2 or 3 years down the line.

[@SPIRITOFTRUTHEDEMONKILLER]

The funny thing is.... every draft board just about had us taking latu or Turner out of Alabama..... question...where did they get drafted if they were such hot prospects??

[@slickdeezynation8331]

Falcons made a smart move. Kirk coming off injury and he is not mobile to begin with. They needed a backup after releasing Desmond ridder. They got weapons on both sides of the field. Makes sense to me.

[@BishopStars]

Yeah, they're geniuses. Paying a guy that bad $180m.

[@christianwalker2554]

Top ten picks are for players ready to play NOW.....

[@reggielewis8458]

Cousins was confused because he said he wanted to finish his career in ATL and he probably thinks he has like 5 more good years in him... surprise lol

[@johnnyonthespot9370]

He’s 36 and just had an Achilles injury he has about 2 good years left and the falcons won’t be In position to draft that high again 2 years from now

[@LovelyRobotFigurine-lr5pu]

No one knows what position they will be in to draft a player so bs it was a terrible pick no matter how you add it up , pure garbage nothing against penix but he is not a #8 pick players like penix are a dime a dozen

[@manulepo2857]

@@LovelyRobotFigurine-lr5putrash take

[@matthewadams8294]

Dude it’s more about 36 and an Achilles injury. Maybe not your guy, but drafting a QB was indeed smart.

[@jamarworthy4065]

He got audition for two years

[@highlordfurer]

Trade back and get picks if you don't like the defensive guys, and still draft an impact player.

[@MrTerrell966]

You need a partner for that..

[@vikestad787]

Cousins spilled the beans with the tampering and the Falcons are in line to lose their first round pick next year. Not a bad idea to get the quarterback now. Especially, Penix.

[@MrCorner21]

When Michael Irvin is right, he's all the way right. And when he's wrong, he's all the way wrong lmao

[@rodherrington7497]

So as a falcon fan is he right this time or wrong?

[@MrCorner21]

@@rodherrington7497 he's dead wrong man...if you go out and pay a QB what they paid Cousins, then that is your guy without question. You use your top 10 pick to go all in right now...they're trying to have their cake and eat it too, and it's already causing undue drama with Cousins' agent saying what he said about the pick. Now if Cousins struggles for a couple of games, the fanbase is going to be demanding Penix play...but then what do you do with the $200 mil? A better move was to sign a replacement-level vet such as Tannehill for cheap, if they knew they were gonna draft Penix

[@Bosephboto]

@@MrCorner21THANK YOU, Rome odunze was right there

[@samueldavis1524]

The Falcons weren't going to get caught with no underwear again. Kirk Cousins right now, Michael Penix Jr. is the future. What the problem is?😂😂

[@snakehips3131]

The Bucs, Panthers, and Saints love the pick

[@leonapplebutter5946]

Keyshawn saying there were no defensive game changers at #8!? That feels like it's gonna get proven wrong real quick when the season starts

[@Glimbosgold69]

Falcons gunna falcon

[@nasrichards]

The league is gonna be oversaturated with talent plus you gotta get the future Penix is to good

[@OTGEEZY]

@@nasrichardsI guarantee there will be a better qb prospect easily in the next 3 years

[@2upAtownDown]

@OTGEEZY It very much could be....but if the Falcon's next 2 seasons are winning Seasons then they wouldn't be able to draft one of those QBs due to them having a low pick in that draft

[@nasrichards]

@@OTGEEZY but who's to say the falcons will be in position to get that prospect. I doubt anyone coming out the next 2 years is better besides sheduer maybe

[@dangreene3895]

I think this was a good move if he is a NFL QB , only have Cousins for two years plus he is coming off a major injury , if this kid can play in the NFL it was a smart move .

[@GaryTurbo]

If only Key & Peele is still on

[@augiii6036]

Even as a Falcons fan, I'd pay to see that😂.

[@fantilldeath528trajectory]

As a Falcons fan I hope they are right but I’m definitely one of the people that are like we should have went defensive

[@JustinBanet]

Thank you falcons. We needed those 3 techniques on our team.

[@catmando1968stevie]

What The steel of the draft the guy's 27. He might retire before Kirk cousins are the falcons ever going to take a defensive player in the first round blows my mind. They didn't even talk to Kirk cousins about that until they were getting ready to pick unbelievable

[@Good2bking]

He’s 23 stop the cap , bo nix older

[@TheKing8608_]

He’s 23 stop the exaggeration goofy

[@catmando1968stevie]

@@TheKing8608_ ok king should I bail to you. And before you answer that I only bail to God. And God you are not.

[@demetriusfarmer8460]

Y’all just be making up stuff

[@catmando1968stevie]

@@TheKing8608_ whatever have a great day

[@nicholasriley5777]

I'm warming up more to it; this was a future move plain & simple. They saw an opportunity to take a talented player at a position they need to secure for the next decade, at a spot they probably won't see again for a couple years at least (be it due to actual season results or potential NFL punishment due to the tampering investigation). Hopefully they can still grab quality players at other positions of need & develp them from there.

[@alexerickson6331]

Could have traded down a couple spots and stacked up massive picks and picked him later most likely. Kirk is gonna be there 2-3 years minimum and Penix is already like 24.

[@nicholasriley5777]

@alexerickson6331 at the rate teams were grabbing QBs like they were on sale I kinda doubt it. I do get your point on stacking more picks though.

[@jeremyweber8874]

I like the move it’s old school. Cousins is a bridge qb and penix can sit and learn develop. No rushing him just like the packers did with Jordan and how the great bill walsh did with Steve Young.

[@tuckerbamberg7647]

Cousins went from being the savior of the franchise to a bridge QB reeeaaaal quick lol

[@supbg7296]

Love what Irving said here, right on the nail

[@williambreeze2659]

Penix Jr is a great pick for Atlanta!

[@daking8374]

Terry Fontenot is playing chess, not checkers.

[@DerekLambert-fg7dn]

Dude is playin checkers tf you talking about?

[@BishopStars]

And he just hung a queen on move 2.

[@daking8374]

@@DerekLambert-fg7dn so you ready to stop being a falcons fan yet? We don’t want negative people like you

[@daking8374]

@@BishopStars ⬆️⬆️same to you

[@josephalexander8614]

Once upon a time Kirk Cousins was RG3’s insurance policy…

[@senju2599]

When they picked him i instantly said well Kirk is coming off injury and now we have a great QB as back up.

[@grindtime76sanchez20]

Where Richard ?

[@chevyjr1862]

Fired for dwi

[@brandonfletcher7173]

Dui probably got em released

[@TheCoach517]

Probably took a leave of absence after his DUI

[@JulioCasa-cs4rm]

Dui

[@chuckleezodiac24]

rehab.

[@theblinkerx]

Hes the best QB in the draft. You take the best available pick on the board, its a good pick

[@XXMetallica88XX]

Lmao😂😂😂😂😊

[@reecelee5218]

​@@XXMetallica88XXI think he meant best available QB

[@Zoyous]

He looked shook in that game against Michigan...

[@B.Piercesports]

​@Zoyous he was scared to step into throws so he didn't get hit. He didn't play like that vs texas.

[@wolfwang8464]

@@reecelee5218JJ is and will have a better career.

[@reannagordon]

Prior to the Cousins signing, I was one of the biggest supporters that they need to draft a qb for the future. Again this was when everyone was on the Justin Fields trade hype train. Mariota was never the answer and idk what they saw in Ridder to draft him. I thought Kirk and Heinicke were Falcons QBs for now, but now they added Penix for the long term.

[@jalejo71]

If you have a QB for the future, you don’t sign another QB for 100M guaranteed. With BOTH QBs with injury history. SMH

[@commonsense3921]

I knew they would spin the obvious 🙄

[@amannamedshame]

Michael Penix is a beast watch and see

[@christianwalker2554]

The world might end before he plays

[@DeportillegalAliens]

Ok, why did atl pay cousins all that money when they planned on drafted a QB in the 1st...3rd is reasonable

[@Gardenstategreat1225]

Its a smart move. To be able to develop this talent without pressure of starting is so big. Its how it used to be done. The best qb now even sat a year to develop. Cousins is used to the drama of the league. He can be the shield. Qb is most important and they have it.

[@csmith3243]

Now we have a great back up 🤟

[@MMA_MINDS]

Kirk is 36 coming off Achilles surgery. lol. His contract is really a 2 year contract if you look at the structure of the money. This is a great move. Penix is the future.

[@jamarcusdorsey8129]

Facts love it

[@jonaswaltman7359]

Upset about The bears not grabbing Harrison at 1 and Penix at 9. Falcons made a smart move. This young man has a better arm then Tua. He can air it out

[@shootskbye21]

Niners fan. Ever since we got frank gore even with the injuries. Hopefully he has a killa career. Love the left handed qbs.

[@lasanalo2865]

They could’ve got Justin fields for way LESS

[@MrTerrell966]

lol Yuk

[@Reggied103079]

Michail Irvin sounds like he's back on the stuff

[@krisnaneruda186]

You can’t even spell Michael dum@ss

[@DerekLambert-fg7dn]

I literally said the same thing CRAY CRAY

[@saiqueenaureese1182]

He does not! Negativity!

[@chancegoode173]

I love this move by Atlanta. Kirk will be good for two to three years then its Penix time! IF Kirk unfortunately gets injured withi9n the next three years as QBs do, it will be nice to have a good backup in Penix.

[@stephenjcharles6755]

To really understand MPJr Pick, you have to understand the dynamics in Atlanta, past, present & future! Additionally, the Game is evolving from dual threat QBs to Dual threat "twin" QBs (same with Steelers, Russell & Fields)

[@tarikwomack1112]

They could've gotten him in the 2nd round

[@iamcedricpowell8051]

😂

[@Humphking]

Nope 4 teams were trying to trade up to get him

[@batgangonone]

Easily the worst pick in the draft. How do you sign a guy for almost 200 million and then draft a QB IN THE TOP 10. Say penix fell in the 2nd round and they drafted him there I think people wouldn’t be on the falcons case as much. They could’ve gotten Kirk another weapon that they don’t need and still wouldn’t have been as bad of a pick.

[@Grawlixify]

You have a new quarterback learn from someone with experience. Teams let a new quarterback allow them to develop while sitting on the bench. How is this "the worst pick in the draft?!"

[@GoatedAtNFS]

who’s you’re team? were they in the top ten? they’re probably sorry just like your sorry franchise? so what’s the difference

[@michaelgraham143]

We are gonna need a quarterback after cousins. So I’m okay with the pick who knows penix jr might be the next superstar quarterback.

[@JulioCasa-cs4rm]

Give the got some time which people never do and it works out better almost every time

[@michaelgraham143]

All I know is the falcons are gonna make the playoffs this year and I’m out!!!

[@brentstack3267]

That opening was great! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theoriginalspur]

Man ain't none of these QBs guaranteed. It's all a gamble and you need a QB for the future and Penix is a winner. Always had been. I can't stand how the NFL sits and waits till the last moment to look for a QB. Get one now while the class is so high on talent.

[@XXMetallica88XX]

It was a bad pick period

[@chrisb3976]

The first logical conversation involving the whole situation.

[@DBell1992]

It’s not the pick, it’s the pick at number 8

[@richporter40]

It only make sense with having these older QBs excellent job he will learn from Kirk which talent wise he’s better but the knowledge he can get is goes a long way he’s the future

[@LoveBandit1000]

Just think how pretty the Falcons would be sitting if they got Penix on a rookie contract and NO COUSINS so they had that 100 million to spend on other players....

[@jordansheffield6101]

Unless you value the transition when a qb can learn from top talent.

[@cameronedits]

Dogs in Atlanta after the Falcons draft a Left Handed Black Qb named Michael💀💀💀

[@MrTerrell966]

Finally some good takes on the Penix pick..... Most analyst are just mad we didnt pick who they had in their "mocks" lol

[@maya_coqsalonga]

Once I severed my ACL at age 19 it has never been the same. Now Penix is older. He might still start for the Falcons from age 26 to age 38. But what's going to set in before that is arthritis. It might be starting now. He might be able to play through it. But it's real and it's going to affect him in some way.

[@mynamebashbarti]

It’s still crazy but it’s a good pick overall

[@michael1of2]

Thank u Mike. I feel better now

[@siberiantiger1585]

Hard to argue with the owner's pick of Penix with the 8th pick because Penix is a very high character guy, in addition to all his football skills. If you are betting the future of your franchise on a QB who you believe has the skills to take your team to the promised land, high character has to be in the equation.

[@dannycummings3095]

Cousins is the Defenses punching bag while the O-line warms up for the season.

[@gustavocardenas3694]

Falcons still needed a QB for the future. Cousins is good for a few yrs. But now they have their next guy. I knew the falcons were going to draft a QB

[@robinabernathy2829]

Love how they brought back Irvin solely for the draft talk over the next week or so. We got the 2nd rounds and 3rd rounds next.

[@Mjsnananbbsie737]

I think this gives Penix time to get his mind and body ready for a NFL season. He can also learn a ton from Cousins either way its a win win for Atlanta. You'll have a pro bowl qb and a young qb who is more comfortable with the playbook with weapons all around. The division is up for grabs and you have talent even though its mostly on offense.

[@curtsiekert]

Develop Penix? Isn't he already 24 years old with a ton of experience?

[@aarodful]

It's really interesting the split opinions on this. It doesn't have so much to do with the players or the value. It comes down to the strategy. You either like the strategy of setting up a succession plan and having a good backup for some insurance, or you dont think it's a good strategy, and you should get a contributor elsewhere now and worry about qb later.