Why did the Falcons select Michael Penix Jr. when they just signed Kirk Cousins?
, a little over a month after they signed QB Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal that includes $100 million guaranteed.The Falcons called Kirk Cousins when they were on the clock to let him know. From what I learned, Cousins understood a QB would be considered but he did not believe his successor would be taken in the first round. I’m told he’s a bit stunned.
I just reached out to his agent, Mike McCartney, he was not given a heads up. Kirk Cousins was not given really a heads up on this whole thing. Falcons selection of Michael Penix Jr. at pick #8 after giving Kirk Cousins $100M is turning me into a conspiracy theorist. Two theories:said in his introductory news conference
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