THE HERD | "That's smart business" - Colin on Falcons pick Michael Penix Jr despite Cousins contract

THE HERD | "That's smart business" - Colin on Falcons pick Michael Penix Jr. despite Kirk Cousins contract

[@joeshmooo5327]

Colin seems to be the only guy that gets it. You have a QB ready to win now and one ready to win in 3 years. Beautiful

[@grizzlyboys3234]

That man is 24..

[@Swaggmire215]

Bro what

[@RepentOrPerishL133]

@@grizzlyboys3234 Is he 24 or 34? Kirk is 36 that's twelve years older. But he is too old at 24? If he plays 8 high level years for Atlanta, that's bad investment? And he would still be younger than Kirk at 33. Seriously? You all jump on a narrative and believe it even if it makes no sense. You all act like he is going to be aging in dog years are something.

[@grizzlyboys3234]

@@RepentOrPerishL133 speak proper English for one. He's not playing year one or year two.

[@Iamunclemaine]

​@@grizzlyboys3234 we're not talking RB.... It's a QB age is negligible ESPECIALLY with a year or two with no hits.

[@Mixtapeweezy17]

Colin NAILED this!

[@RRR-ox9ud]

You can tell this is more about ripping Black men for making decisions outside of the box.

[@davidwilson1757]

I am ATL born and raised and I agree with Colin 💯%

[@c.h.5510]

Shouts to the Gm and HC bcuz when u buck the system, you confuse people.. i love it 😂

[@Zikk0_o]

And when they get bucked from flowery branch they'll know why.

[@jaesunwallace3399]

I normally don't agree with Colin, but he is cooking now. spot on!

[@jamesjohnson9316]

This is beautifully said. I too was shocked the Falcons drafted Penix 8th overall but given the explanation from Terry/Raheem of wanted that "insurance" of never having to have a QB situation again, I immediately was on board with it given the Falcon's previous season. "Nothing's more important than a QB" which was a statement said over and over which is true. Doesn't matter what talent you have offensively or defensively, if you don't have a sound QB the season is over and Falcons previous season was a testament to that. So , as a Falcon's fan, I respect the pick.

[@toddroper7944]

Now you have a starter that knows he won't be around in a year or two and a young QB that could have started elsewhere. Not good for the locker room and did it for a 23 year old with a history of injuries. On top of that the offense systems that the two are accustomed to are totally different. This was an incredibly dumb pick and shows why the Falcons will be drafting in the top part of the draft for the foreseeable future.

[@mattgrizz1153]

Vick sat under chandler for a year. This is a great move and they don’t have to rush him before he’s ready like Ridder.

[@Angrychef-jx8bp]

And Vick was the #1 pick lol, folks forget history

[@djbigreign]

Facts people don’t know football Vick was a backup

[@StephanBrainard]

Colin is awesome!!! His breakdown on what the Falcons did was brilliant!

[@redsky4430]

Colin NAILED THIS! Thank you!

[@mr.bitcoin1953]

The pick was genius and lucky that he fell that far. Those who dont see the upside is still playing checkers while Fontaineu is playing chess.

[@AB1B1]

Thry dont wanna give "those" guys the title genius

[@shonuf5152]

This is a great take! Colin breaking it down and verbalizing it the way he did changed my perspective. Although I was more baffled than angry. But everything gon be alright.

[@markjackson6134]

I was there the very next day. And I was only shocked right after it happened but i remember how good Penix was in Washington.

[@Smartriide]

Colin’s hit it right on the head

[@Fvrs808]

I LOVE THIS PICK

[@1964gry]

Seattle,raiders and saints are mad cause Atlanta used cousins to make them think that Penix would still be there! Nice poker play😎

[@MumRah]

Only cost them at least $100mill 😂

[@vicboi_painmusiq6370]

Jokes on yall if it doesn’t work 😢😂

[@MumRah]

@vicboi_painmusiq6370 our GM still works for the Aint's. That's all you need to know

[@tmibeard]

I wanted Penix before the Cousins signing but thought they might wait till later since they signed a cousins but when it comes down to it, you want to draft a franchise guy if you can and they believed he could be that guy so why not? The fact he gets to sit for a couple years is only going to solidify him as a sure thing. I'm here for it.

[@shonuf5152]

But Penix was available in this draft and wouldn't have been a couple picks later. Although I was looking for a defensive pick, the move is making more sense to me. Not a catastrophe.

[@dannycummings3095]

I agree, Raiders or Saints would have taken him, maybe even Seattle@@shonuf5152 - I still hold out hope he gets traded to Seattle, we love him here no matter where he plays. Amazing character, spirit and just so much fun to watch play.

[@RRR-ox9ud]

Drafting Penix is a Chess move, not checkers. You can flip Kirk at any time and people will be happy to pay that salary and give up top picks. If you could buy picks from a team, how much would you pay for the picks Kirk can get you?

[@BetaNurse68]

@@RRR-ox9ud no they won’t be willing to. If anything history has shown us is that it gives other teams leverage because they know you don’t wanna pay that salary hit. That and Kirk is getting old.

[@clarenceoverstreet882]

Same here

[@rip8564]

NOW the Falcons look like bonafide geniuses!!!! Read the tea leaves. They’ve had piss poor QB play the last two years since Matty Ice left. They knew they had to solidify the QB spot long term.

[@devonstandifer1429]

Great point.

[@AB1B1]

I just didn't get why ppl didnt understand that from the get go.

[@michellebrown7714]

and they did nothing to fix that porous defense from last year. thell be losing even more games this year.

[@AB1B1]

@@michellebrown7714 Keyword in the original comment "LONG TERM."

[@michellebrown7714]

@@AB1B1 and what didnt you understand about not having a defense LONG TERM because of this mess?

[@user-dl8pb9np2s]

🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🙂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🙂🙂🙂 you're the man rise up dirty birds 🏈🏈, I totally agree it's about time someone spoke about the great quarterback we have with Michael penix 🏈🏈🏈🙂👍👍👍. KING G 🏈🏈😎.

[@1964gry]

I wish that every falcon's fan could listen to this.Genius move by Atlanta..Spend 100 million to secure 15 years at QB.Penix could be the GOAT then.

[@CrayZJayeGaming]

"If I'm a Falcon fan I'm not feeling great this morning" Speak for yourself lmao

[@Clwcch]

Same here, I take Taylor H. again as a back-up or D. Ridder even thou I know their not a #1 QB and get that top defensive player at #8. If Cousins doesn't perform/injured and Penix does, we have another Matt Ryan 50 million dollar cap hit next yr with Cousins.

[@CrayZJayeGaming]

@@Clwcch you read my comment wrong. I feel good about the Falcons right now. You worried about cap space when the NFL raises the cap every season. Cousins contract was always a 2 year deal with the Falcons able to cut ties after those 2. Combine that with the fact the NFL constantly raising the cap, Falcons are fine with cap space. Matt Ryan’s contract was a different issue that’s not comparable to this. End of the day back in 2021 we failed to find a successor to Ryan and we got Mariota and Ridder for 2 seasons wasting the talent we had on our team. Now we have a QB who can win now and in 2 years if Terry and company feel like it’s time to move on to Penix they will and we have a 26 year old QB who can be around for long than just 3 years. Btw Cousins was drafted at the age of 24 and didn’t start till he was 26/27.

[@Vichinsky-ox8px]

@@Clwcch They were both awful

[@AustinGreen-tu5qo]

I don't know what is but when it comes to a QBs when they wait to play they become great

[@NomadHokie]

PREACH! Thank you, Colin. Good grief.

[@getbusydrizzy5296]

YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON I HAVE HEARD WITH COMMON SENSE ON THIS. EVERYBODY ELSE COMPLAINING

[@toddroper7944]

Because Colin is the only person dumb enough to have this take.

[@deelawton4]

@@toddroper7944 why are you here listening then 🤡

[@richardgonzales3562]

Absolutely right! Could it have been better, more optimum? Sure. But it's still the right move. Colin is right on this one.

[@grinningchicken]

Cousins has been a mid level QB his whole career. He may well exceed expectations and take them to the promised land in the next two seasons but he is more likely to land the stats on his way to 10-7 and 9-8 and they have to move on. With Penix they don’t have to trade the farm to do something crazy to get a washed up disgruntled vet or an over hyped rookie that you really aren’t sure about.

[@StephanBrainard]

I hope so!!!

[@brittscott4673]

If Penix can read defenses then I think he will possibly be the best QB of this draft class. Penix already looks like a seasoned pro. He looked great at the combine which could have been bad for his draft stock if he didn't impress but he was great he really stood out as clearly the best QB at the combine.

[@jediknight5600]

I rarely agree with Colin. But im 💯 % with him on this.

[@silvergold2140]

Colin, we never agree,until now.. jets 4 snaps into their season,, their season season went to hell in a handbasket, with rodgers injury!! and so many other teams that do not have a hq qb at all.. dang right this is a brilliant move by the falcons

[@liteefuentez765]

Colin with a good take is legendary

[@shoey7100]

Finally Penix getting the recognition he deserves over McCarthy. Penix, Odunze, and Polk terrorized the entire PAC12 😏

[@jonathanmoore7901]

FINALLY!! SOMEONE WHO GETS IT!!!!! 🥳

[@samueldavis1524]

The Falcons might be penalized for Tampering because Kirk spoke too soon.

[@devonstandifer1429]

That's what I was thinking about, too. They get their guy early this year instead of next year because the league may take some picks away from them, you get the QB of the future now because it's not guaranteed if you get the QB next year pending on the punishment the league hands down. Great point.

[@samueldavis1524]

@@devonstandifer1429 Or if you have a winning record.. You wouldn't have a top pick either- coupled with the League penalizing the Falcons and taking picks

[@alabamaal225]

What really gets me is all the "experts" who talk about Penix like he's eligible for membership in AARP. Penix is 23, about to turn 24. Yes, above the median age for NFL rookies, but he's not that much older. I believe Penix was the right choice. Reportedly, Cousins is not all that butt-hurt about the Penix pick. Why should he be? Cousins is going to get a boatload of money, be the Falcons' starter for probably the next two seasons, and have his chance to win a super bowl. Cousins will be 36 come August; unless he's divorced from reality, he had to know this gig wasn't likely to last longer than two seasons, despite the "four years contract".

[@808bboarder]

I love the Pick for the Falcons

[@corvus2512]

This is best case scenario…. Atlanta goes to the playoffs this year and Penix is given the job this time next year and plays for us for a decade

[@tevonhennesy6110]

That will kill your cap! You wouldnt be able to build around him and he has to wait 6 years for a real payday.

[@commonsense3921]

How about you just skip the part where you sign a 36 year old for 100 Million.

[@corvus2512]

@@commonsense3921 ya man and when I finish building my Time Machine I’ll take it to the Falcons….

[@Clwcch]

​@tevonhennesy6110 So true, you would owe him 50 million against the cap. Didn't we learn this with M. Ryan or even see with Russell Wilson with Denver paying unheard of $$ to leave.

[@durdyred9]

I’m a falcons fan and I predicted it love the pick let’s goooo💯💪🏽

[@pedricostarr1918]

His name is Michael and he's left handed,do the math.......Big Business

[@MumRah]

You're missing the most important part 😉

[@MumRah]

Yeah, the Falcons who haven’t had a winning season in 5 years and never won a SB outsmarted everyone. 😂😂😂

[@mikesill1898]

Thank you Colin 👍. I thought exactly what you said on draft night. It's the most important position in the game. All people talk about all season is if you don't have a good QB your not going anywhere.

[@michaelbritton2331]

thanks Colin excellent pick by falcons

[@The280zkid]

It’s only bad because the falcons did it.. if anyone else in the situation did it. It would be viewed as a brilliant idea. & that’s the damn truth.

[@9babygaming]

Thank you , I’ve been saying this since Friday . It’s just pure hate

[@toddroper7944]

@@9babygaming Yeah, could have gotten him lower and additional draft picks but it's only about it being done by the Falcons. Can't seem to remember when Green Bay took a QB further down and were trashed for it. It was a dumb move, you now have a large amount of the cap invested in QBs. Atlanta drafted a player with injury issues that they knew would be available at their draft spot when they signed Cousins. Cowherd is the only retard that would think this isn't a dumb move but Falcons fans need some copium.

[@lebarriomonagan4636]

You know exactly what to say my guy im a falcon fan

[@The280zkid]

@@lebarriomonagan4636 exactly bro , every time we make a move especially something that’s gonna benefit us in the long run. We get backlash. The media doesn’t want any Atlanta sports team to succeed.

[@The280zkid]

@@9babygaming pure hate! Green Bay did it , & chiefs did it. Yes we gave a lot of money to Kirk but it’s not about the money. It’s about what gives us the best chance to win. & now we are setup to succeed now & in the future & the media hates it.

[@theherbinlegend1645]

I’m proud of this pick I’m a falcons fan I had no issues with it I’m glad some people see it for what it is

[@timothygreen7426]

Wow Colin my words exactly all of it is my perspective to the crew on 92.9 the game in the ATL who has been dragging this decision except one personality Jamie Dukes

[@rainmanrichards7296]

I agree and finally glad to see someone who thinks that this was a smart move. Especially with the chatter of a 18 game season on the horizon.

[@352BMic]

As FALCONS fan he gets it Cousin shouldn’t feel no way.. he won’t be here in 6 years plus what he thought he wouldn’t have to compete 😂 no exceptions on this team everybody has to compete no option

[@laryanryan9170]

Cousins will play this season and the next and Penix after that.

[@jaypearce2192]

This the best position a young qb has been put in, maybe ever… he can sit and learn from Kirk who has thrown for over 4,000 yards many times, and take over when he is done… year three starting would be amazing, Penix hit the lottery

[@jasonsmouse6570]

Oh no! The Falcons now have two good qbs when they had none last year. The horror!

[@gunmonkey6545]

Yes, 66 QB’s played last year, BUT 65 of them played for either the Jets or the Browns. 😀

[@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423]

Not falling for the jeddi mind trick col. it was a bad move. period

[@yaboy_e_trades]

Penix learning curve gets shorten playing behind Kirk since this system is familiar to him. They both push the ball down field extremely well. If Cousins go down we shouldn't miss a beat. Plus the edge rusher everyone had us slotted to get didn't come off the board until pick 15. I'm a Falcons Fan was initially shocked but approve of the move. Especially after the shit shows we encountered after Matt departed.

[@aheroictaxidriver3180]

Colin "Wrong now, will revise later" Cowherd

[@derricksmalls2293]

No one was going to purchase NFL Ticket for Jordan Love. For Penix Jr., you might make that purchase.

[@YaboiKinny]

As a falcons fan, I’m happy either way with it. We would’ve been one more ankle twist away from starting Ridder again and I think that would be traumatic for the fan base

[@peepgoated-_8681]

Every argument for penix is a argument against Kirk. U can make both of the moves look smart

[@djbigreign]

He speaking facts this time

[@dredscott1651]

Yup! Strategic Move! They’ll Never have this quality type QB be available in draft

[@gop1386]

Here's the difference: top 10 picks are extremely valuable. That's where you find impact players that transform a franchise. They missed on that opportunity to essentially draft a QB with a mindset of "sit for 2 or 3 years". Yes, green bay did that with rodgers, but they did it at pick 24. Pick 8 has almost 3 times more value according to the chart.

[@deanladue5367]

Good move by Atlanta to draft Penix, and achilles injuries are hard to predict, so Atlanta protected their future with this pick. And if Cousins is butthurt by this selection, hey Kirk, all is fair in love and football.

[@P5egtbaby856]

You hit it dead on the head💯

[@jhinckle90]

If Colin loves this, it’s a guaranteed fail

[@fvw1187]

I think mina kimes viewpoint is spot on. This picm doesnt make sense because if you feel like youre not going to draft high with kirk behind the helm you should have drafted to win now. Its bizarre regardless of if its a good pick or not.

[@southernkingtv3674]

People are only upset with penix as the pick because he’s 24. If he was 21 I don’t think it’ll be much of an uproar

[@MrTerrell966]

Thank you Colin...

[@troydavis318]

See NYJ and Zach Wilson. Great job Falcons

[@nbcongo]

Nobody is confused about them having an insurance policy for the future, but it can possibly be an expensive gamble. Because like the other guy said I, what if Penix starts and Cousins never gets his job back? Now you have the most expensive backup in the league.

[@richardgonzales3562]

The only way Phenix starts is if Cousins can't, due to injury. So, they would be without Cousins anyway in that situation. Cousins money is front loaded to the first 18 months and the majority the first year. If Cousin's plays like Cousins the first year, good but not great, and next year they want to start Penix they can trade Cousins. He will have value. Last but not least, look at how much dead cap hit Denver took getting rid of Wilson. After year one Cousins isn't close to that. Does it sting? Sure. But if Penix is good it's worth it. If he's not, then it wasn't.

[@SuperBigz1990]

ive never agreed with colin... and i watched this video thinking i was gong to disagree. this dude spit facts and now i am on board on the penix train. i was a salty faclon fan day one of the draft but colin made me change m,y mind. DAMN

[@meriodaniel]

Didn’t Kirk get drafted the same year as RG3 🤣 & “took his job!” so he knows to do good.

[@riobing2858]

I agree Colin, although I would loved to have seen Brock bowers and Pitts on the field together, but it was a smart move by the falcons to get your guy just incase the cousins project don't work out, it's a old school approach, fans are just spoiled now because so many qb's get drafted a thrown in the fire but this was always the process.

[@MC-bd5ub]

They drafted a 24 year old rookie to sit on the bench that has had four season ending injuries. Two of those being grade 3 ACL tears on the same knee lol. Not only is it stupid to sign a FA QB and then draft one at #8, it was stupid to pick up a 24 year old rookie with a knee that's more of a when than if it tears a third time.

[@JBeck9932]

Hardcore Georgia and Falcons fan, I love Penix but if we were gonna draft him why didn’t we get a fire edge or cb in free agency and start Penix? I love Kirk too though, I’m not mad at Atlanta like some ppl, we could look like GENUISES if Kirk goes down and or Jr balls out when he gets his shot

[@d.moon6]

I love this

[@MumRah]

That backup Josh Dobbs beat the Falcons after being the team 4 days. He had to learn the plays in the huddle. Atlanta has moee problems than backup QB.

[@RoyalHabsburg]

I like Colin, but he’s not addressing how stupid it was to sign Cousins if this was their plan. Penix is a play now QB not wait 2 years

[@yuriyandriyashchuk9727]

All facts!! BUT, we wouldn't lose to the Bears in the playoffs lol. We can definitely win a playoff game.

[@RJS2303]

With the guaranteed $ Kirk is in ATL for 2 years at least

[@gnice1465]

As a falcon fan i am finally proud,they finally did something right

[@MisterMooster]

It's smart to undercut Cousins as the team leader three weeks after guaranteeing him $100 million? Cowherd never fails to disappoint.

[@free_re_fells]

Why would drafting another QB undercut anyone? If he goes out there and wins ball games no one will question his leadership. Egos don’t win ball games.

[@thekingsson1757]

you have to earn that leadership just cause your the qb don't make you the leader

[@hawaiiguykailua6928]

Cousins is the dude on the backside of a poster.

[@SayDatShiii...]

The only analyst with a brain..🤦🏾

[@michaelgude9929]

And we gonna lose draft picks from Kirk running his mouth dont know how many and if you dont get a top ten pick in 2 years we'll be looking like 22-23. 1 defensive player cant win a game but a qb can

[@evanbrace5111]

That defensive player will help win before Penix will.

[@kevinkeith3530]

Kinda changed my mind tbh, rise up!

[@Kygray27]

The only time I agree with Colin

[@Cardboard_coolranch]

Did he just refer to a car and a boat as assets? …….. this is why I don’t come here for financial advice

[@PoliticallyIncorrect90]

The Penix pick is an admission that Cousins won't be playing the full contract, and probably a couple years at most.

[@Clwcch]

Colin already crowing M. Penix the leagues best back-up QB, coming from same guy who thought Sam Darnold would be a star.

[@kliquein]

Now u switching your rhetoric Colin? You get it

[@rayshawnmuhammad5360]

Could’ve got Sam darnold then drafted penix saves at least 100-180 million have him sit for a year and you get penix starting after a yr and u can get a fairly high to mid draft pick next yr which u add a wr is something to help him

[@richmckeemusic]

Convinced me 👍

[@ThomasHobbesJr]

They could have picked someone else, who helps your team, in a team sport.

[@user-bh6pq9oj9l]

Got it...drafting Penix was a defensive move to keep New Orleans from drafting him. I woul dhave traded the 8th pick to Vegas or Seattle for 2 early round picks, then load up on WRs weapons for Cousins. The Falcons have no legit WR for Cousins to throw to.

[@GoinHam24]

Have you heard of Drake London??

[@mlayton1904]

Where Colin was right.

[@Dirtyzone1979]

It was a great move , cousins is inconsistent.

[@stanrice2121]

Finally Somebody gets it Wtf

[@NyoneBoozer]

I guess Colin is the only one that knows football. Good pick Atlanta

[@markjackson6134]

I agree with the pick but Rodgers had a down season (for him a down season) the year before they got Love. They believe Penix can be elite and they can draft him, do it.

[@scotttubiolo9028]

I think it's a great pick. Penix is the best QB in the draft. Cousins is 35 coming off a ruptured Achilles. Penix won't sit for more than a year..

[@armanitransport2604]

"TRADING FOR A BACKUP". Colin sounds like Jim Mora's "PLAYOFFS". Lol

[@tkstats2245]

Most important position in sports. Falcons double down and virtually said, "we're all in on QB"... and what's the problem again? QB insurance and succession plan all solved in one day. Falcons fans should be FIRED UP!

[@theworldofseanw.i.l.d.c.a.6230]

I knew Colin would get it. I got it. Yes they paid a lot for Kirk. However with the Ruke pic and the LB out of Washington we straight. Cause we won't resign AJ and we won't resign Grady.

[@GoinHam24]

Definitely resignin both of them you trippin 😂😂

[@anthonyedmond7643]

Collin I don’t always agree with you but you are spot on you strike when the fire is hot it was a no brainer you cannot put your future into a 36 year old quarterback the Falcons are not one player away from the superbowl they made the right decision

[@jakelz9885]

What if cousins plays out of his mind takes this as a personal challenge and plays so well that you can’t take him out or move on from him?

[@OMGitsKenjii]

It really gonna suck so bad for the falcons if they have a mvp caliber season from kirk cousins🥲 how can they overcome this problem?

[@thekingsson1757]

Great he is still 36 you know how many QB got hurt last year and missed games 90% Penix will see reps even if Kurt balls out its a statistical fact.

[@shankdiddy9045]

I forget dudes name across from Colin, but when he said "what if Kirk isn't ready to start the season? And Penix comes in and is great?" As if that is a problem. You make decisions based on what is in front of you NOT what is behind you. This is why so many people are stuck on this. You could not have predicted that Penix jr in their draft rooms in their draft process would score so high. On TOP of you could not have known for sure he would be there. So you make the choice in front of you and not let the choice BEHIND you decide for you. Sometimes you get faced with opportunity and you can't turn it away. It is like getting a job. But while waiting in the waiting room for your interview to start you meet someone you know. They ask you why you are there. They then say "hey i will higher you for more"... YOU TAKE WHAT IS IN FRONT OF YOU!!!! Don't decided based on what you knew hours ago. Decide on what you know now. I get the counter too this. The logic that "hey we just paid Kirk 180 million" i get it. And honestly if you put your chips on the table and go all in you better be right. But it is a good logically bet. With Kirk they won't get fired and will be able to see things thru. Not gonna win a SB, but you will have a punchers chance. Their bet is that with Penix they believe he will give them a punchers chance. In the NFL if you don't have a QB you just don't have a punchers chance (unless you have one of the top rosters in the NFL which is hard to maintain in the free agent era)... No choice looks good unless it works.

[@casanova76544]

Old Man Collin forgets sometimes that there is two sides of the Ball..