More grades, more criticism for the Atlanta Falcons’ selection of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the rest of the team’s draftees.
The Falcons’ eight-man draft class, which started with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall, featured five players within the front seven and also included running back Jase McClellan and receiver Casey Washington,“This grade will make people think I’m disparaging Penix. I’m not,” . “In college football’s national semifinals, he artfully cooked a loaded Texas team that just set a program record with 11 players drafted. I was in awe of that performance, just like everyone else.
But Penix was the Falcons’ second big quarterback move this offseason, which is where Filice’s problem stems from.to be Atlanta’s starting quarterback. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot have since said they have no issue with Cousins starting for the next three to four years.“The NFC South is there for the taking right now,” Filice writes. “The Bucs held the throne with a 9-8 record last season and an 8-9 mark in 2022.
The Falcons’ braintrust has defended the pick by saying they’re following the Green Bay Packers’ model of a quarterback succession plan. There’s also the element of opportunity cost, with the Falcons now forced to watch the careers of premier pass rushersunfold while Penix is expected to spend the next few seasons watching from the sidelines.
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