Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix showed promise in his NFL debut.
One of the biggest controversies from the 2024 NFL Draft was the Atlanta Falcons' selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at pick No. 8. It's not that Penix is a bad player by any means, rather that the Falcons had just paid a lot of money to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.More news: Commanders' Jayden Daniels Shines in NFL Debut vs JetsMany slammed Atlanta on social media for the decision, but the Falcons held steady.
So, no nerves, no jitters, just ready to go.'While it may be a minute before Penix steps foot onto an NFL field, the more reps he can get in the preseason, the better. Cousins will be the starter for the Falcons but this is a great chance for the young signal-caller to learn as much as he can.Falcons head coach Raheem Morris heaped praise on Penix after the game. It was a positive showing for the rookie that impressed a lot of people.
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