In what year will the Atlanta Falcons start Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback? Head coach Raheem Morris said the answer will be dictated by Kirk Cousins.
and holding a 6-3 record, the Falcons appear poised to earn their first playoff bid since 2017. And yet, after drafting quarterback, noted Atlanta signed Cousins with hopes of getting a player who can lead the organization to its first Super Bowl. Thus far, he's done nothing but vindicate that belief.
As such, Penix hasn't received much of a chance to prove himself under the lights. He has, however, impressed Atlanta's staff immensely behind the scenes. Penix, the 2023 Heisman Trophy runner-up at the University of Washington, spends much of his time on Atlanta's scout team. Quarterbacks coach TJ Yates said Penix has grown more comfortable in meetings while handling his practice reps well.
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