Why did the Falcons draft Michael Penix Jr.? | Jessica Benson Show

Jessica and CJ discuss the Atlanta Falcons' puzzling decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft despite recently signing Kirk Cousins to a HUGE contract.
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[@razorbeard6970]

We don't know what the Falcons do. Cousins isn't a long term solution and is coming off an Achilles injury. Penix is the Heisman winner and deservedly so. That tells me the Falcons aren't completely sold on Cousins for the whole contract.

[@mikem957]

The Falcons made the WTF pick of the night. Horrible pick.