The ultimate judgment of the Falcons’ 2024 NFL Draft class hinges on one player: Michael Penix Jr. If the rookie quarterback becomes the franchise’s cornerstone, the class will be hailed as a success. However, Penix’s potential should not overshadow the lack of impact from the rest of the group in their rookie season. A Quiet
The Atlanta Falcons have made a plethora of head-scratching decisions since their last playoff appearance in 2017. From forcing Matt Ryan out of the organization in pursuit of Deshaun Watson to the recent signing of Kirk Cousins, the organization has lacked a consistent vision But there’s hope on the horizon. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
After a recent free agent splurge from several clubs around the league, the Braves are now one of just nine teams that have not made a major-league free agent signing this offseason. It’s Christmas Eve, and the list of attractive targets has thinned considerably. Several of the top trade candidates have also already been moved,
For the first time since Matt Ryan was under center for the Falcons, Atlanta might have finally found their next franchise quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. Marcus Mariota was always a stopgap option, and the same can be said for Kirk Cousins, even if there was a lot more hope when the Falcons signed the
The Michael Penix Jr. era began with a bang on Sunday, as the Falcons smothered the Giants in all three phases on their way to a 34-7 victory. It was the perfect tune-up game for the rookie ahead of a Sunday Night Football clash with Jayden Daniels and the Commanders coming up, who will be
For a third consecutive season, Kyle Pitts has vastly underperformed expectations. Following a historic rookie campaign in which Pitts set multiple franchise records on the way to the Pro Bowl, injuries and poor quarterback play really hamstrung the 2021 4th overall pick. However, with a receiver-friendly quarterback under center in Kirk Cousins and a healthy
The Atlanta Falcons cruised to a 34-7 win over the lowly Giants on Sunday in a game where they really didn’t need their offense at all, given the defense came up with not one but two pick-sixes. That made it the ideal tune-up game for rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who made his NFL debut
The Braves find themselves in need of pitching this offseason—both starters and relievers—which led some to speculate about a potential reunion with Michael Soroka as a low-risk, high-reward option. However, Soroka’s path has taken him elsewhere, as he signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Washington Nationals, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Soroka’s
As Christmas approaches, the Braves have yet to make a single substantial acquisition, which, understandably, has many fans perturbed. I’m of the notion that nothing should be judged until the job is finished. Obviously, if the Braves go into the 2025 campaign with this roster, everyone has the right to thumb their nose at the
The Atlanta Falcons wanted to give Kirk Cousins every opportunity to remain their starting quarterback. Their significant financial investment in the veteran, coupled with the respect he commanded in the locker room, made it a difficult decision to move on. Cousins’ meticulous preparation and leadership made him a beloved figure among his teammates and, for
