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To the surprise of many, the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr at No. 8 overall in last week’s 2024 NFL Draft. It was a very bizarre decision considering they just signed Kirk Cousins to a $180 million deal in free agency. Puzzling, to say the least. Well, the Falcons have faced criticism from […]

It’s been days since the Atlanta Falcons pulled off a shocker in the NFL Draft. Holding the eighth overall pick, the team drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. — just two weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive deal. With the QB dilemma over in Georgia, fans are left to discuss what the team’s long […]

Veteran acumen is quite important to help a young core grow. The Atlanta Falcons are filled with players that have not seen the postseason or have even just experienced as much wins in a season. The youth in this squad also grew. Especially after the draft as they acquired a bunch more players headlined by […]

All 32 teams had an opportunity to better themselves this past weekend with the 2024 NFL Draft. It remains to be seen what the true outcome will be for each team after their multiple selections. But at least through first glance, without any of these players so much as touching an NFL field yet, our […]

If you didn’t know the name Michael Penix Jr., you likely do now. The Atlanta Falcons more or less made the former Washington Huskies quarterback a household name after selecting him with their No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft this past weekend. That’s not necessarily because Penix will be the next great […]

The Atlanta Falcons are having an eventful 2024 offseason. After signing former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract, the Falcons selected ex-Washington football QB Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the NFL Draft. The move puzzled many fans and analysts. However, Atlanta’s reason for being locked in on Penix has […]

No team is perfect in the NFL. Some, however, are far worse than others in how they construct a team. And if you want to get a real good glimpse of just how a team is run, watch how they draft—it could reveal a lot. So, what does that say about the Falcons after the […]

With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, we now have a better look at what teams are shaping up to be next season, including the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons quickly became the talk of the entire draft after surprising everyone with their pick at No. 8 overall. In what was already a quarterback-heavy draft […]

On Thursday evening, general manager Terry Fontenot and the Atlanta Falcons sent shockwaves throughout the NFL landscape when it was announced that they would be drafting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.–who just finished leading his Washington Huskies all the way to the college football playoff national championship game–with the number eight pick they owned in the […]

The past 48 hours have been all about damage control for the Atlanta Falcons, and frankly, that’s not the position you want or expect to be in after the NFL Draft. But certainly, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris had to anticipate that the selection of Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix […]

The Atlanta Falcons appeared to address their quarterback needs when they signed veteran signal caller Kirk Cousins in the offseason. That signing signaled that the Falcons had stepped up dramatically at the QB1 position and they could focus on other areas in the NFL Draft. It was clear that the Falcons had needs on the […]

In what was supposed to be a seamless draft day for the Atlanta Falcons, an unexpected hiccup occurred when they attempted to contact their latest draft pick, Bralen Trice. The Washington edge rusher had been anxiously waiting for a life-changing call that initially went astray due to a minor but critical error—an incorrect phone number […]

During the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons made what was undoubtedly one of the most curious selections in recent Draft history. After signing veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal back in March at the beginning of free agency, the Falcons stunningly doubled-down on quarterback during the Draft, […]

On Thursday evening, the Atlanta Falcons sent a jolt throughout the NFL landscape when it was announced that they would be selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who just led the Washington Huskies all the way to the college football playoff national championship game this past season–with the number eight overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft. […]

The Atlanta Falcons selected their potential quarterback of the future in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, taking Washington standout Michael Penix Jr at eighth overall. It was an interesting pick considering the franchise just signed Kirk Cousins to a mammoth four-year, $180 million deal this offseason, with $100 million guaranteed. Cousins is 35 though […]

No one expected the Atlanta Falcons to take quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons hasn’t been pleased with how fans have treated Penix after his selection. The Falcons had already invested $180 million on veteran QB Kirk Cousins during the offseason, […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been the talk of the town after surprisingly selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Many believe it was a bad pick despite the fact Atlanta has secured their quarterback position for at least six years. But it sounds like at least one person […]

In what is the most talked about story from the first round of the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons surprisingly took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick, despite signing Kirk Cousins to a big contract. NFL analyst Michael Lombardi was on the Pat McAfee show Friday afternoon to talk […]

The Atlanta Falcons caused a stir after selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall pick of the NFL Draft. It was a bit confusing considering the franchise just signed Kirk Cousins in the offseason. Many are flabbergasted by the move but Dan Orlovsky defended Atlanta’s decision. That eventually led to Michael Lombardi torching […]

The Atlanta Falcons had one of the most surprising picks in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night as they took Michael Penix Jr. with their first pick. It was surprising to see the Falcons take this route for a couple of reasons. First, they just signed Kirk Cousins this offseason, and […]

It only took eight selections for chaos to ensue in the 2024 NFL Draft. In an absolutely stunning turn of events, the Atlanta Falcons took Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr with the eighth pick of the draft. One could argue that Penix at this stage of the draft is a bit of a stretch, but […]

The first round of the NFL Draft is finally over. Some teams made some splash picks while others may have stumbled a bit. Either way, we take a look at the three biggest winners and losers of the first round. Now, it’s important to note that it takes time to really tell if a draft […]

On Thursday evening, the Atlanta Falcons sent shockwaves throughout the NFL landscape when they selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington with the number eight overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft despite just having signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to a hefty multiple year contract earlier this offseason. Penix just finished leading the Washington […]

The Atlanta Falcons have selected quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out of Washington with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Michael Penix Jr. was one of the more intriguing prospects leading up to the 2024 NFL draft. Draft analysts seemed to be split on where last year’s Heisman Trophy runner-up would end […]

The Atlanta Falcons turned heads on Thursday night after deciding to select Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of the NFL Draft. They now have him and Kirk Cousins in the quarterback room with a clear vision for the short and long term. However, some drama is brewing as it sounds like Cousins […]

Michael Penix Jr. was one of the best players in college football last season as he led Washington football all the way to the national title game. Penix Jr. was tough to stop up to that point and he was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Now, he is taking his talents to the NFL, […]

Holders of the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons don’t have the worries of a lot of teams picking in the top 10. Overall, the Falcons are a pretty talented team, even last year. But a third consecutive season finishing 7-10 got them to this point. That was when […]

As the clock winds down until the upcoming NFL Draft, which is slated to take place on Thursday evening, the league is currently looking into a few instances of alleged tampering around the league revolving around this past free agency period, including two having to do with both the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. […]

When The Athletic asked anonymous NBA players to name their favorite athletes outside of the league, most of the answers were rather unsurprising, with WNBA No. 1 overall pick Caitlin Clark, a few NFL players, and various soccer players being mentioned. But apparently, one NBA player is a big, big fan of new Atlanta Falcons […]

One of the NFL’s most respected players in its long history, Matt Ryan, announced his retirement on Monday with the Atlanta Falcons after what has to be considered nothing short of a successful career. But in the end, it may not be successful enough to earn him Hall of Fame honors. From: Matt Ryan To: […]

It won’t be long now before we know what the future of the league is going to look like when the 2024 NFL Draft takes place. This weekend, teams like the Atlanta Falcons, the holders of the No. 8 overall pick, will make crucial decisions on how to improve their rosters. But with any draft, […]

There is a belief that the NFL’s investigation of the alleged tampering of the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles involving quarterback Kirk Cousins and running back Saquon Barkley could end as early as this week, according to sources of Adam Schefter of ESPN. Moreover, Schefter noted that his sources think that the Falcons will […]

Bill Belichick is possibly the greatest coach in NFL history, and yet, he was left without a proverbial chair when the music of the coaching carousel stopped this offseason. While many will point to Belichick’s age (71) and propensity for control throughout the New England Patriots organization, Robert Kraft, the Patriots’ owner, reportedly had a […]

We’re nearly two and a half months clear of February 2nd, but for Atlanta Falcons fans, the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft must be feeling like some sort of hellish, football version of the movie Groundhog Day, because for the third consecutive year, the Falcons find themselves picking 8th in the 1st round of the NFL Draft. […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a pivotal NFL free agency move when they signed Kirk Cousins to a $180 million contract. Cousins is a proven QB who should help take Atlanta to the next level. However, the team’s move was met with skepticism by some. Namely, former QB Cam Newton gave an intriguing take on the […]

As we inch closer to the 2024 NFL Draft, there will continue to be endless speculation about what teams are doing and how they will attempt to improve their rosters for not only the upcoming season but the future overall. That includes the Atlanta Falcons, who have the No. 8 overall selection in this year’s […]

While many of the NFL’s veteran free-agent stars have already signed contracts for the 2024 season, defensive end Calais Campbell remains available. The 37-year-old Campbell has enjoyed a long and productive career in the NFL, having played nine years with the Arizona Cardinals, three years with the Baltimore Ravens, three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder has had an interesting career in the NFL so far to say the least as he was traded from the Atlanta Falcons on March 14. In an interview with Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, Ridder is candid when talking about his time with the Falcons, his new opportunity with the Cardinals, […]

Recently, the NFL world received a jolt to the senses when it was announced that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins would be leaving the franchise in order to sign with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency. The move landed the Falcons their clear best quarterback since the day of Matt Ryan and gave Cousins the […]